1. Purpose of This Children’s Privacy Policy

The Global Fund For Jesus is committed to protecting the privacy and safety of children who may interact with our organisation, participate in our programmes, or benefit from our charitable activities. This Children’s Privacy Policy explains how we handle information relating to children and the measures we take to protect their personal information.

2. Our Commitment to Children’s Privacy

We recognise that children require special protection when it comes to personal information. The Global Fund For Jesus is committed to processing children’s personal information responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA).

We take reasonable steps to ensure that children’s personal information is collected, used, stored, and shared only where necessary and appropriate.

3. Collection of Children’s Personal Information

The Global Fund For Jesus may collect personal information relating to children where necessary for legitimate charitable purposes, including providing support, managing programmes, coordinating activities, or fulfilling legal and organisational requirements.

Information collected may include:

• Child’s name.
• Date of birth or age.
• Contact details of a parent, guardian, or authorised representative.
• Information relating to participation in programmes or activities.
• Health, wellbeing, or support information where necessary.
• Photographs, videos, or stories where appropriate consent has been obtained.

4. Parental or Guardian Consent

Where required by law, The Global Fund For Jesus will obtain consent from a parent, guardian, or authorised person before collecting or processing a child’s personal information.

We may also require consent before using children’s photographs, videos, testimonials, or stories for communication, fundraising, awareness, or promotional purposes.

5. How We Use Children’s Information

Children’s personal information may be used for purposes including:

• Providing charitable support and services.
• Managing participation in programmes and activities.
• Ensuring child safety and wellbeing.
• Communicating with parents, guardians, or authorised representatives.
• Maintaining accurate organisational records.
• Meeting legal, regulatory, and reporting obligations.
• Improving our services and community initiatives.

We will not use children’s personal information for unrelated purposes without appropriate consent or lawful justification.

6. Protection of Children’s Personal Information

The Global Fund For Jesus implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect children’s personal information from:

• Unauthorised access.
• Loss or misuse.
• Unlawful disclosure.
• Alteration or destruction.

Access to children’s information is limited to authorised individuals who require the information to perform their responsibilities.

7. Sharing Children’s Information

The Global Fund For Jesus does not sell, rent, or trade children’s personal information.

Children’s information may only be shared where necessary with:

• Parents, guardians, or authorised representatives.
• Approved service providers assisting with our programmes.
• Healthcare professionals or support organisations where necessary.
• Government authorities or regulators where required by law.

We take reasonable steps to ensure that third parties who access children’s information maintain appropriate privacy and security standards.

8. Photographs, Videos, and Stories

The Global Fund For Jesus may share photographs, videos, testimonials, or stories relating to our charitable activities to communicate our mission, report on impact, and encourage support.

Such content will only be used where appropriate consent has been obtained and reasonable measures have been taken to protect the dignity, privacy, and wellbeing of children.

We are committed to representing children respectfully and avoiding content that may compromise their safety, identity, or dignity.

9. Children’s Access to Our Website

Our website is not specifically designed to collect personal information directly from children. We encourage children to use our website and online services with the involvement and supervision of a parent, guardian, or responsible adult.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to review and address the situation.

10. Retention of Children’s Information

Children’s personal information will only be retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, support programme requirements, or maintain appropriate organisational records.

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted, destroyed, or anonymised.

11. Your Rights and Requests

Parents, guardians, or authorised representatives may request access to, correction of, or information regarding the processing of a child’s personal information, subject to applicable laws.

Requests will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection requirements.

12. Changes to This Children’s Privacy Policy

The Global Fund For Jesus may update this Children’s Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, organisational practices, or our charitable activities.

Any updates will be published on our website and will become effective upon publication.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Children’s Privacy Policy or the handling of children’s personal information, please contact us using our official communication channels.

Email: info@globalfundforjesus.org

Telephone: 011 242 8000

14. Our Commitment

The Global Fund For Jesus is committed to protecting the privacy, safety, and dignity of children involved in our programmes and activities. We will continue to handle children’s personal information responsibly and ensure that their best interests remain at the centre of our charitable work.