Privacy Policy
Blaze Team Ministries Academy
Effective Date: 1 January 2025
Blaze Team Ministries Academy (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in accordance with South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Personal Details: Name, surname, email address, phone number, physical address, and date of birth.
- Account Information: Login credentials, enrollment details, and course participation history.
- Payment Information: Billing details, transaction history, and payment method details.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including cookies, IP addresses, and browsing behavior.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Provide and manage your access to our online academy.
- Process course registrations and payments.
- Communicate with you regarding courses, events, and updates.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Improve our website, content, and services.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information based on:
- Your consent when you register for our services.
- The necessity of fulfilling a contract (e.g., course enrollment).
- Compliance with legal obligations.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties except in the following cases:
- Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist us in delivering services (e.g., payment gateways).
- Legal Compliance: When required by law, to comply with legal processes, or to protect our rights.
- Ministry Partners: With your consent, to support church-related initiatives.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Once your data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted.
6. Security of Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
7. Your Rights Under POPIA
As a South African resident, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information held by us.
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
- Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator if you believe your rights have been violated.
8. Use of Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed.
11. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: bernard@blazeteam.co.za
Phone: 0845060123
Physical Address: Unit 8, Windmill Arcade, 4 Barney Molokwane Street, Trichardt, 2300
By using Blaze Team Ministries Academy’s services, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information as outlined in this policy.