Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2, 2025

1. Introduction

St Luke’s Anglican Church, Diep River (“St Luke’s”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), located at Annandale Road, Diep River, Cape Town, is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our members, donors, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and make donations via iKhokha.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.

Donation Information: Amount donated, date, payment method, and transaction details (processed via iKhokha).

Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data when you interact with our website.

Other Voluntarily Provided Information: Any information you provide through contact forms or other communication.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

Process and acknowledge donations.

Communicate with you regarding your donation or inquiries.

Provide updates about St Luke’s Church’s activities, services, and fundraising initiatives (with your consent).

Improve our website and services.

Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

4. Donations and Payment Processing

St Luke’s Church uses iKhokha as its secure payment gateway for processing online donations. When you make a donation:

Your payment information is processed directly by iKhokha and is not stored on our servers.

iKhokha’s privacy and security policies apply to all payment transactions. We encourage you to review iKhokha’s Privacy Policy for further information.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information:

With service providers (such as iKhokha) to facilitate donations and website operations.

When required by law, regulation, or legal process.

To protect the rights, property, or safety of St Luke’s Church, our members, or others.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access, update, or correct your personal information.

Request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations.

Opt out of receiving communications from us at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at cell: 076 351 4223 or email: admin@stlukes.org.za

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect usage data. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some website features may not function properly.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party sites, including iKhokha. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated policy will be posted on our website with the effective date.

11. Contact Us