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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 12, 2026

Website: www.christianpair.co.za

Christian Pair (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is collected, processed, and stored securely. This Privacy Policy is drafted in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa and governs how we handle personal data on www.christianpair.co.za.

By registering an account, purchasing a subscription, or using our platform, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information necessary to provide our social networking, subscription, and marketplace services:

  • Account & Profile Information: Full name, email address, password, profile picture, location, and demographic details provided during registration.

  • Billing & Subscription Data: Payment details (processed securely via our third-party payment gateway; we do not store full credit card numbers on our servers) and subscription history.

  • Marketplace & Transaction Data: Records of physical goods, digital products, and courses bought or sold, including shipping addresses and communication logs between buyers and sellers.

  • Community Content: Posts, comments, messages, photos, prayer requests, and participation in user-formed groups.

  • Technical Data: IP addresses, browser types, device information, operating systems, and cookies used to improve website functionality and user experience.

2. Lawful Basis and Purpose of Processing (POPIA Compliance)

Under POPIA, we process your personal information only for lawful purposes connected to our business activities, which include:

  • Managing Memberships: Verifying user identity, processing monthly subscription fees, and granting access to the platform.

  • Community & Social Networking: Facilitating interaction, group creation, and prayer request sharing within a faith-based environment.

  • Marketplace Operations: Facilitating multi-vendor transactions, managing product listings, processing course enrollments, and calculating platform fees and commissions.

  • Communication: Sending administrative notices, subscription renewal alerts, security updates, and optional community newsletters (with opt-out options).

  • Legal Compliance: Fulfilling legal, tax, and regulatory obligations under South African law.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal data. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist us with payment processing, hosting, cloud storage, and email delivery, under strict data protection agreements.

  • Marketplace Transactions: Sharing necessary delivery and contact details between buyers and member-sellers to fulfill product orders or course enrollments.

  • Legal Requirements: When required by South African law, court orders, or government regulations, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of Christian Pair, our members, or the public.

4. Data Security and Retention

  • Security Safeguards: We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or destruction.

  • Data Retention: We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, manage your active subscription, or comply with South African financial and legal record-keeping requirements. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

5. Your Rights Under POPIA

As a data subject in South Africa, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

  • Correction: Request correction or updating of inaccurate, irrelevant, or outdated personal information.

  • Deletion: Request the deletion or destruction of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.

  • Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information for specific purposes (such as direct marketing).

  • Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to submit a complaint to the Information Regulator of South Africa if you believe your privacy rights have been infringed:

6. Cookies Policy

Our website uses cookies to maintain user sessions, analyze traffic, and personalize user preferences. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, though doing so may limit your ability to use certain features of the platform.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

8. Contact Us

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, to exercise your data rights, or to contact our Information Officer, please reach out via our website at www.christianpair.co.za.