Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 2025

Love Beyond Church (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is collected and used properly, lawfully, and transparently in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other applicable laws of South Africa.

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our website, www.lovebeyond.co.za, and governs how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

1.1 Personal Information:
When you voluntarily provide it to us, such as when you:

  • Sign up for newsletters or mailing lists

  • Contact us via email or forms

  • Register for events or services

  • Make donations

Examples of personal information collected include:

  • Full Name

  • Email Address

  • Phone Number

  • Physical Address

  • Donation/payment details (processed securely)

1.2 Non-Personal/Technical Information:
We may automatically collect information such as:

  • Browser type and version

  • IP address

  • Date/time of visit

  • Pages visited

  • Device type and operating system

This is used for analytics, performance improvement, and security purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Communicate with you (e.g., respond to queries or send newsletters)

  • Manage event registrations and community services

  • Process donations securely

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Improve our website and services

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Trusted service providers who assist in operating the website or delivering services (under confidentiality agreements)

  • Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when required by law

4. Data Protection and Security

We take reasonable and appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, or alteration.

5. Your Rights

Under POPIA, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct or update your data

  • Withdraw consent or object to processing

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@lovebeyond.co.za

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience. You can choose to disable cookies via your browser settings.

7. External Links

Our website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

8. Changes to This Policy

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

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Love Beyond Church
Email: info@lovebeyond.co.za
Website: www.lovebeyond.co.za
Address: 12b Brigatyn Road. Honeydew