Privacy Policy, Donation Terms and Refund Policy
How Grace Mission Church Int'l collects, uses and protects your information.
Grace Mission Church Int'l ("GMC," "we," "us" or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard your information when you visit our website, register for an event, give a donation or pledge, or otherwise interact with our church community.
All card, EFT and other online payments are processed securely by PayFast (Pty) Ltd, a registered payment gateway. GMC does not store your card details. Please see PayFast's own privacy policy at payfast.io/legal for how they handle payment information.
We do not sell, trade or rent your personal information. We only share information with PayFast for payment processing, with our pastoral team where necessary for care, or where required by law.
Under South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to access, correct or request deletion of the personal information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
Where we collect information relating to a minor, such as for children's ministry, we require parental or guardian consent and keep that information strictly confidential.
We keep donation and pledge records for as long as required for financial and tax record keeping purposes. Event registration details are kept for a reasonable period after the event for planning and follow up purposes, after which they are archived or securely deleted.
Our website may use basic cookies to remember your preferences and understand general site usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
This policy is governed by the laws of South Africa, including POPIA.
The terms that apply when you give, pledge or register for a paid event.
All donations and pledges made to Grace Mission Church Int'l are voluntary. A pledge is a statement of intent to give a certain amount and is not a legally binding financial obligation, though we encourage and appreciate every pledge being honored as an act of faith and partnership.
All amounts are in South African Rand (ZAR) unless stated otherwise. Payments are processed through PayFast. By completing a payment, you confirm that you are authorized to use the payment method provided.
Where offered, the option to add a percentage toward payment processing fees is entirely optional. Choosing not to cover this fee does not reduce or affect your donation, pledge or registration in any way.
Where an event has a registration fee, this will be clearly stated before payment. Some GMC events are free to register for, while others may carry a fee to help cover hosting costs. Where a fee applies, it is separate from any pledge or additional donation made toward the same event.
If you require a donation certificate for tax purposes, please contact us using the details below and we will advise on availability.
You are responsible for ensuring the information you provide during registration, giving or pledging is accurate, including your contact details and payment information.
How refund requests for donations, pledges and event registrations are handled.
Donations and pledges given to Grace Mission Church Int'l are generally non-refundable, as they are given voluntarily in support of the church's ministry and operations.
If you believe a payment was made in error, such as a duplicate transaction, an incorrect amount, or an unauthorized charge, please contact us within 14 days of the transaction. We will review each request and, where an error is confirmed, work with PayFast to process a refund.
Where a refund is approved, any payment processing fee already charged by PayFast on the original transaction may not be recoverable. In such cases, the refunded amount may be the donation or fee received less any non-recoverable processing costs, at the church's discretion.
Where a paid event registration is cancelled by the church, registrants will be offered a full refund or the option to transfer their registration to a future date, where applicable. Refund requests initiated by a registrant who is no longer able to attend will be considered on a case by case basis.
Contact us using the details below with your name, the date of the transaction and the reason for your request. We aim to respond within 7 working days.
If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us:
Grace Mission Church Int'l
11 Hugo Rd, Valhalla, Centurion, 0185
Phone: +27 (012) 660 2321
Email: info@gracemission.org.za
Website: gracemission.co.za
Copyright © 2026 Grace MissioneryThis Privacy Policy explains how the operator of this website (Grace Mission Church) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information ("Information") of individuals who visit or interact with the website (www.gracemission.co.za).
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
You are not required to provide personal information, but some features of the Site may not function properly without it.
A. Information You Provide Directly
We may collect information that you voluntarily submit through the Site, including:
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:
C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
You may manage cookie settings through your browser or through the cookie consent banner if available. Disabling certain cookies may limit functionality.
We may use the collected information for the following purposes:
We do not sell personal information.
We may use advertising and analytics tools such as Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, Google Analytics, or similar technologies to:
These tools may collect information such as the following:
This information may be used to:
You may opt out of targeted advertising through your browser settings or through platform-specific tools such as Facebook Ad Preferences or Google Ad Settings.
If you subscribe to a mailing list, provide contact information, or otherwise consent to receive updates, we may send you:
You may unsubscribe at any time by:
Marketing communications are sent only when you have voluntarily opted in.
Service-related communications may still be sent, if necessary, to respond to inquiries or operate the Site.
Information may be shared only under the following conditions:
We do not share personal information with third parties for their independent marketing purposes.
Personal information is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy or as required by applicable laws.
After this period, information is securely deleted or anonymized.
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect Information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.
While we strive to safeguard your information, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights such as:
To exercise these rights, please contact us through the Site's contact page.
We may require identity verification to process your request.
The Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18.
We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If such information is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.
The Site may include links to third-party websites or services.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies before interacting with them.
When you first visit the Site, a cookie banner may appear, giving you control over non-essential cookies.
Essential cookies required for basic functionality cannot be disabled.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us using the form or information provided on the Site's contact page.
This Privacy Policy may be updated or modified from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
The version of the Privacy Policy published on the Site at any given time is the version that applies and governs the collection and use of information.
Your continued use of the Site after updated policies are published constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
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