1. Introduction
Welcome to Immanuel Theology Education. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors and service users. This policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA).
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal information:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, surname, title, date of birth, and gender.
- Contact Information: Email address, telephone number, and physical address.
- Educational Background: Qualifications, academic history, and areas of interest.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services.
- Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.
3. How We Collect Information
We collect personal information:
- Directly from You: When you fill out forms on our website, register for courses, subscribe to our newsletters, or communicate with us.
- Automatically: As you interact with our website, we may collect technical data using cookies and similar technologies.
- From Third Parties: Such as analytics providers or advertising networks.
4. Use of Personal Information
We use your personal information to:
- Provide and manage our services, including course enrollment and administration.
- Communicate with you regarding updates, newsletters, and promotional materials.
- Improve our website, services, and user experience through analytics.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
5. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may share your personal information with:
- Service Providers: Third parties who assist in delivering our services (e.g., payment processors, email service providers) and are contractually obligated to protect your information.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website is secured with SSL encryption to ensure data transmitted between your browser and our servers is protected.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal or reporting requirements.
8. Your Rights
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information.
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
- Object to the processing of your personal information.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
9. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze site usage. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you via email.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Email: info@immanuelgroup.co.za
- Phone: +27 73 913 6242
- Address: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa