Privacy Policy
Last updated: 11 March 2026
1. Introduction
Showers of Blessings (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA)
This policy explains:
What personal information we collect
How we use and protect it
Your rights regarding your information
How to contact us
By using our website at showers.cwhost.co.za or submitting your information to us, you consent to the processing of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.
2. What Personal Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to respond to your enquiries and support our ministry.
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you use our contact form, volunteer sign-up, or donation forms, we may collect:
Full name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Message or enquiry details
Prayer requests (if you choose to share them)
Donation information (processed securely through third-party payment providers—we do not store credit card details)
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, our servers may log:
IP address (anonymised where possible)
Browser type and version
Pages you visit
Date and time of your visit
This information is used for website analytics and security and cannot identify you personally -5.
2.3 Cookies
We do not use cookies for tracking or marketing purposes. Any cookies used are strictly necessary for basic website functionality (such as session management) and do not collect personal information.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information only for the purposes for which it was collected:
| Purpose | Description |
|---|---|
| Respond to enquiries | To answer your questions via email, WhatsApp, or phone |
| Process donations | To receive and acknowledge your generous support |
| Volunteer coordination | To communicate about volunteer opportunities and schedules |
| Prayer support | To pray for needs you’ve shared (with your consent) |
| Ministry updates | To send information about events and outreaches (only if you opt in) |
| Website improvement | To analyse anonymous usage data and improve our site |
| Legal compliance | To comply with applicable laws and regulations |
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under POPIA, we process your personal information based on:
Consent – When you voluntarily submit information via forms
Contractual necessity – To process donations or volunteer commitments
Legitimate interests – To improve our website and ministry operations
Legal obligations – To comply with South African law
5. Sharing Your Information
We only share your personal information in the following limited circumstances:
5.1 Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third parties who help us operate our ministry, such as:
Email service providers – To send ministry updates (only to those who opt in)
Payment processors – To process donations securely (they do not share your data with us)
Website hosting providers – To keep our site running
All service providers are contractually required to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide.
5.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by:
A court order or subpoena
South African law or regulation
Law enforcement authorities
5.3 With Your Consent
We will ask for your explicit consent before sharing your information for any other purpose.
6. Data Security
We take the protection of your personal information seriously:
Our website uses SSL encryption (the padlock in your browser)
We implement firewalls and secure hosting practices
Access to personal information is restricted to authorised personnel only
We conduct regular security reviews
While we strive to protect your information, no online transmission is 100% secure. You share information at your own risk.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary:
| Information Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Contact form enquiries | 2 years after last communication |
| Donation records | 5 years (for tax and legal purposes) |
| Volunteer records | Duration of involvement + 2 years |
| Email list subscriptions | Until you unsubscribe |
| Website analytics | 26 months (anonymised) |
After these periods, your information is securely deleted or anonymised.
8. Your Rights Under POPIA
As a data subject, you have the following rights:
| Right | Description |
|---|---|
| Right to access | Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you |
| Right to correction | Ask us to correct inaccurate or outdated information |
| Right to deletion | Request that we delete your personal information (subject to legal obligations) |
| Right to object | Object to the processing of your information for specific purposes |
| Right to withdraw consent | Withdraw your consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from emails) |
| Right to lodge a complaint | Complain to the Information Regulator if you believe your rights have been violated |
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 12. We will respond within 30 days as required by POPIA.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website and ministry are not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (such as payment processors or partner organisations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Please review their privacy policies before submitting any informatio.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most current version will always be posted on this page with the “Last updated” date revised accordingly.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
Information Officer
Showers of Blessings
Email: admin@showers.cwhost.co.za
WhatsApp: +2783 562 3560
Address: 19 Lucille Str, Risiville, Meyerton, 1929, Gauteng, South Africa
Information Regulator of South Africa
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator:
Physical Address:
P.O Box 31533
Braamfontein
Johannesburg
2017
Email: complaints.IR@justice.gov.za
Website: https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/
13. PAIA Manual
In accordance with the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), we have a PAIA Manual that describes how to request access to information held by our organisation. This manual is available upon request.
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