Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 2026

Cornerstone Fellowship International South Africa ("CFI South Africa", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

• Full name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Physical address (where applicable)
• Prayer requests and ministry enquiries
• Event registration information
• Donation information
• Newsletter subscription details
• Photographs, videos and audio recordings taken during ministry activities

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

• Respond to enquiries and prayer requests
• Provide ministry updates and church communications
• Manage event registrations
• Process donations and maintain records
• Send newsletters and ministry announcements
• Improve our website and ministry services
• Meet legal and administrative requirements
• Support evangelism and ministry outreach activities

3. Photography, Video & Digital Evangelism

CFI South Africa regularly captures photographs and videos during church services, conferences, outreach programs, worship gatherings, training sessions, community events, and other ministry activities.

By attending our services, events, or ministry activities, you acknowledge that photographs, videos, and recordings may be taken in which you may appear.

Images, videos, and recordings may be used for:

• Digital evangelism initiatives
• Church websites and ministry platforms
• Social media channels
• Online streaming and broadcasts
• Promotional and educational materials
• Newsletters and ministry publications
• Testimonies and ministry reports
• Church presentations and outreach campaigns

We are committed to using all photographs and recordings respectfully, responsibly, and in a manner consistent with the mission and values of CFI South Africa.

4. Children's Privacy

We take reasonable measures to protect the privacy of children who participate in our ministries and programs.

Parents or legal guardians who have concerns regarding photographs or recordings of their children may contact us for assistance.

5. Newsletter Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may send you ministry updates, event announcements, and other church-related communications.

You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe option included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

6. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

Information may be shared only when:

• Required by law
• Necessary for ministry operations
• Needed to protect the rights, safety, and security of CFI South Africa and its members

7. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience and better understand how visitors interact with our website.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings if preferred.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, alteration, or loss.

9. Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you may:

• Request access to your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of information where legally permitted
• Withdraw consent where applicable
• Object to certain processing activities

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

Cornerstone Fellowship International South Africa
Email: info@cfisouthafrica.org
Phone: +27 73 939 2644