Last Updated: 1 April 2026
At Anchor and Ember, we believe that healing happens in community and connection. To facilitate that connection through our website (anchorandember.co.za), we collect certain personal information. This policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect your “fire.”
1. Information We Collect
We only collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you sign up for a course, download a resource, or join a group session. This includes:
- Identity Data: Your name or nickname.
- Contact Data: Your email address.
- Preference Data: Whether you are interested in planting a group in your church or local community.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data strictly for the purposes of the project:
- Course Access: To create your account for “Cowboys don’t Cry” or other learning sections.
- Resource Delivery: To send you the PDFs and activities for “Little Embers.”
- Community Connection: To notify you of upcoming online or in-person group sessions.
- Planting Support: To reach out if you expressed interest in starting a local group.
3. Legal Basis (POPIA Compliance)
In accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa, we process your information because:
- You have given us consent by signing up.
- It is necessary to deliver the digital services (courses/downloads) you requested.
4. Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell or rent your data. We only share your email with trusted tools required to run the site (such as our email delivery service or WordPress hosting provider). We ensure these partners also value your privacy.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the data we have for you.
- Ask us to update or correct your information.
- Unsubscribe or “Forget”: You can ask us to delete your data at any time by emailing martin@anchorandember.co.za
6. Security
We take all reasonable technical steps to secure our WordPress site and protect your information from unauthorized access. As we grow, we will continue to prioritize the safety of our digital “campground.”
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact us with the details on our Contact Page
