Privacy Policy – Godfirst Family Church
Effective Date: 04/05/2025
Godfirst Family Church (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with integrity and care. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information from visitors to our website (https://gffc.co.za), and outlines your rights regarding your data.
1. What Information We Collect
We collect personal information through the following channels:
- Contact Forms – When you fill out any form on our website (e.g., “Get in Touch,” “Join a Life Group”), we may collect your name, phone number, email address, and any message or selections you provide.
- Newsletter Sign-Up – When you subscribe to receive updates or communication from us.
- Website Analytics – We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data such as your browser type, device, general location, and usage patterns on our site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and communication.
- To provide you with information about church events, ministries, and resources.
- To manage newsletter subscriptions via Mailchimp.
- To assign internal tasks or follow-ups using ClickUp.
- To improve our website and communication through analytics insights.
We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
3. Third-Party Tools & Integrations
Your data may pass through secure third-party services:
- Mailchimp – for newsletter management.
- ClickUp – for internal administration and communication tasking.
- Google Analytics – for anonymous visitor behavior tracking.
- YouTube Embeds – for hosting video content. Viewing these videos may send data to YouTube/Google.
These services are used solely for communication, internal processing, or improving user experience.
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to enhance your experience and to enable analytics. A cookie banner is displayed when you visit our site, in compliance with GDPR requirements. You can manage your preferences at any time through your browser settings.
5. How We Protect Your Data
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to secure your personal data. These include:
- SSL encryption on our website
- Secure third-party platforms (Mailchimp, ClickUp, etc.)
- Limited access to your data on a need-to-know basis
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for communication at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
7. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 082 319 6683
- Address: 146 Circuit Rd, Beyers Park, Boksburg, 1459
Godfirst Family Church reserves the right to amend this policy to reflect legal or operational updates. Please review it periodically for changes.