Durban Bible College Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Durban Bible College (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you use our website (the “Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with all applicable data privacy laws and regulations, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) of South Africa.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from visitors to our website:

• Personal Information: You may choose to provide us with personal information, such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you:
  
  • Fill out a contact form
  • Apply to a program
  • Request information
  • Make a donation
• Non-Personal Information: We may also collect non-personal information about your use of the Website, such as:
  
  • Your browser type and operating system
  • The web pages you visit on our Website
  • The links you click
  • The dates and times you access the Website
  • Information collected through cookies and other tracking technologies (see below)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To process your inquiries and requests
• To provide you with information about our programs and services
• To send you marketing communications (with an option to unsubscribe)
• To personalize your experience on the Website
• To improve the Website and our services
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including the POPI Act

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate the Website and provide our services. These service providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and secure in accordance with the POPI Act.

We will not sell your personal information to any third party without your consent. However, we may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

• Conform to the edicts of the law or comply with legal process served on us.
• Protect and defend the rights or property of Durban Bible College.
• Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Website.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your activity on the Website. Cookies are small data files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences over time.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Website.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no website is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the security of your information transmitted to our Website.

6. Your Choices (POPI Act Rights)

The POPI Act grants you certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights include:

• The right to access your personal information that we hold.
• The right to request that we rectify any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• The right to object to the processing of your personal information.
• The right to request that we erase your personal information in certain circumstances.

You can exercise these rights by contacting us (see below).

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed towards children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. We will take steps to delete the information from our records in accordance with the POPI Act.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your rights under the POPI Act, please contact us by:

• Email: info@durbanbiblecollege.co.za
• Phone: 087 265 3302
• Mail: 40 Esther Roberts Road, Bulwer, Berea, Durban

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on the Website. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.