Welcome to Joshua McCauley Ministries. Your privacy is critically important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with us through our website, https://joshuamccauley.com/, and other services provided by Joshua McCauley Ministries.
1. Personal Information We Collect
We collect personal information necessary to provide and improve our services. The types of personal information we may collect include, but are not limited to:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, telephone number, and mailing address.
- Payment Information: Financial and transaction data required to process donations and other financial transactions.
- Website Usage Data: Information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies, including IP address, browsing behaviour, and interaction with our content.
2. How We Collect Personal Information
We collect personal information in various ways, including:
- When you visit our website, https://joshuamccauley.com/.
- When you subscribe to our newsletter, register for events, or request information about our ministry.
- Through donations or purchases made on our platform.
- Through cookies and other tracking technologies when you navigate our website.
3. Use of Personal Information
We use your personal information for purposes including, but not limited to:
- Communicating with you about our ministry, events, and other updates.
- Processing donations, purchases, and other transactions.
- Improving our website’s functionality and user experience.
- Complying with legal obligations and responding to lawful requests.
4. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may share your personal information with third parties for specific purposes, including:
- Service Providers: Third-party providers who assist us with website hosting, data analysis, payment processing, and communication.
- Legal Requirements: To comply with applicable law, court order, or other legal processes.
We do not sell or lease your personal information to third parties.
5. Security of Your Personal Information
We take reasonable precautions to safeguard your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure your data; however, no security system is entirely foolproof.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These may include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality.
- Performance Cookies: To understand and improve user interaction.
- Advertising Cookies: To deliver relevant content and advertisements.
You can adjust your browser settings to manage cookies or opt out of tracking by certain cookies.
7. Your Rights Under POPIA
In line with POPIA, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right of Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or outdated personal information.
- Right to Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Right to Object: Object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@joshuamccauley.com.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. When no longer needed, your personal information will be securely deleted or anonymised.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this Policy regularly. Changes are effective when posted on this page, with the “Last Updated” date reflecting the most recent version.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is managed, please contact us at:
Joshua McCauley Ministries
Email: info@joshuamccauley.com
Website: https://joshuamccauley.com/