Oasis Revival Ministry
Oasis Revival Ministry (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) of South Africa.
We value trust, honour, and integrity, and we take seriously our responsibility to steward personal information with care.
1. Who We Are
Oasis Revival Ministry is a Christian church and non-profit ministry based in South Africa, focused on hosting the Presence of God, building the Church, and establishing the Kingdom of God.
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you may contact us at:
Email: info@revivalministry.co.za
2. What Personal Information We Collect
We only collect personal information that is voluntarily provided by you. This may include:
- Full name and surname
- Email address
- Mobile or WhatsApp number
- Giving or donation-related information (processed securely via third-party providers)
- Event, course, or group registration details
- Communication preferences
- Any information submitted through contact forms, prayer requests, or sign-ups
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.
3. How We Use Personal Information
Personal information is used solely for purposes aligned with the mission and operation of Oasis Revival Ministry, including:
- Communicating church news, events, services, and ministry updates
- Responding to enquiries, prayer requests, or pastoral communication
- Administering events, courses, groups, and registrations
- Managing email newsletters and WhatsApp communication
- Processing online donations and issuing confirmations
- Improving our website and communication effectiveness
- Meeting legal, governance, or reporting obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
4. Online Giving and Payments
Online giving is processed through trusted third-party payment providers. Oasis Revival Ministry does not store your banking or card details on our servers.
Payment providers are required to maintain appropriate security and data protection standards.
5. Email and WhatsApp Communication
By submitting your contact details, you consent to receiving communication from Oasis Revival Ministry via email or WhatsApp for ministry-related purposes.
You may:
- Unsubscribe from email communications at any time using the link provided in emails
- Request removal from WhatsApp communication by contacting us directly
We respect your communication preferences and honour all opt-out requests.
6. Google Analytics and Cookies
Our website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve content, usability, and communication.
Google Analytics may collect anonymised information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Browser and device information
- General location data (non-identifiable)
Cookies may be used to enable basic website functionality and analytics. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
7. How We Store and Protect Personal Information
We take reasonable and appropriate steps to protect personal information, including:
- Secure website hosting and platforms
- Restricted access to authorised leaders or administrators
- Use of reputable third-party service providers
- Ongoing review of data protection practices
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law.
8. Sharing of Personal Information
Personal information may be shared with trusted third-party service providers strictly for ministry-related purposes, such as:
- Email communication platforms
- Online giving and payment processors
- Website hosting and analytics services
All service providers are expected to handle information responsibly and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
9. Your Rights Under POPIA
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction or updating of your information
- Request deletion of your personal information (where legally permissible)
- Withdraw consent for communication
- Lodge a complaint regarding the use of your information
Requests may be submitted by contacting us at the email address listed above.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Oasis Revival Ministry may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated date will be reflected above.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Our Commitment
As a church family, we are committed to stewarding information with care, honouring trust, and acting with excellence in all we do.