Wesley Guild (Southern Africa)
Effective Date: May 2021
At Wesley Guild (Southern Africa), we are 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 privacy laws.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or engage with us online.
1. Who We Are
Wesley Guild (Southern Africa) is a Christian youth movement affiliated with the Methodist Church of Southern Africa. Our mission is to nurture spiritual growth, foster fellowship, and promote Christian service among young people throughout Southern Africa.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:
- Identity Information – name, surname, and date of birth
- Contact Information – email address, phone number, and physical address
- Digital Information – IP address, browser type, access times, pages viewed, and cookies
- Voluntary Information – information you provide through forms, emails, surveys, event registrations, or newsletter signups
3. How We Collect Information
Your personal information may be collected when you:
- Browse our website
- Sign up for our newsletter or ministry updates
- Submit an inquiry via our contact form
- Register for events or as a member
- Donate or make payments through our site
- Engage with us on social media
4. Why We Collect Your Information
We use your information to:
- Communicate with you about our ministry, activities, events, and campaigns
- Provide spiritual and pastoral resources
- Administer donations, registrations, and correspondence
- Improve our website and digital content
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data with:
- Authorized personnel within Wesley Guild (Southern Africa)
- Trusted third-party service providers (under confidentiality agreements)
- Regulatory authorities if required by law
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable and appropriate security measures, including encrypted servers, firewalls, and restricted access to protect your personal information. However, no online transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict the processing of your data
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise any of your rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking tools to enhance your experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies separately.
10. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will be posted on our website with the effective date. Your continued use of our site constitutes acceptance of any updates.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us at:
Wesley Guild (Southern Africa)
Johannesburg, South Africa
Email: info@wesleyguild.org.za