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Privacy Policy

Northern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Privacy Policy

Introduction

The Northern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (NCSDA) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you visit our website.

Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors to our website, including members, non-members, and anyone who submits personal information to us through our online forms or other means.

Personal Information We Collect

We collect personal information from you when you:

  1. Submit a contact form or inquiry
  2. Register for events or conferences
  3. Request resources or materials
  4. Apply for employment or volunteer opportunities
  5. Donate or support our ministries
  6. Join our mailing list or newsletter

The types of personal information we collect may include:

  1. Name
  2. Email address
  3. Phone number
  4. Physical address
  5. Church affiliation (if applicable)
  6. Other relevant information related to your inquiry or request

Purpose of Collection

We collect personal information for the following purposes:

  1. To respond to your inquiries or requests
  2. To process registrations, donations, or applications
  3. To provide resources, materials, or services
  4. To communicate with you about our ministries and events
  5. To improve our website and services

Use and Disclosure

We will use and disclose your personal information only for the purposes for which it was collected, unless:

  1. We have your consent to use or disclose it for another purpose
  2. We are required by law to disclose it
  3. It is necessary to protect our rights or property
  4. It is necessary to prevent harm to you or others

We may share your personal information with:

  1. Our employees, officers, or agents
  2. Our affiliated churches and organizations
  3. Third-party service providers (e.g., email marketing platforms)
  4. Law enforcement or regulatory authorities (if required)

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

  1. Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption
  2. Password protection
  3. Access controls
  4. Regular security audits and updates

Retention and Deletion

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. We will delete or anonymize your personal information when it is no longer needed.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  1. Access your personal information
  2. Correct or update your personal information
  3. Request deletion of your personal information
  4. Opt-out of communications or mailing lists
  5. File a complaint with our Data Protection Officer (see contact information below)

Contact Information

Data Protection Officer:
Japie Strydom
strydomj@nc.adventist.org

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on our website.

Acceptance

By using our website and submitting personal information, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

South African Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013.

Effective Date

01 October 2024