The following Privacy Policy governs the online information collection practices of Christian Media Publishing (CMP). By visiting and using our website (www.christianmediapublishing.com), you agree that your use of our website, and any dispute over privacy, is governed by this Privacy Policy.

This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their personal information is being used online. Personal information is any data that enables CMP to identify an individual in context. By registering as a user on the CMP website, you may be required to present CMP with personal information. By doing so, you agree to provide accurate information and not to impersonate any person or entity, or to misrepresent yourself. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your personal information in accordance with our website. Personal information may include:

- your name and surname;
- your email address;
- your telephone number;
- your physical or postal address;
- your username and password;
- your date of birth.

We may use the information we collect from you when you register, make a purchase, sign up for our newsletter, respond to a survey or marketing communication, browse the website, or use certain other site features. By accepting this policy, you agree to CMP using your personal information for the following purposes:

• To personalise the user’s experience and to allow us to deliver the type of content and product offerings in which you are most interested (by, for example, monitoring browsing habits or tracking sales on the website);
• To process transactions regarding the ordering, sale and delivery of goods;
• To contact you regarding your order and purchase of goods or services;
• To contact you regarding current or new goods or services offered by CMP (unless you have opted out of receiving promotional material from CMP);
• To contact you regarding new features, news, special offers and promotional activities offered by CMP (unless you have opted out of receiving promotional material from CMP);
• To respond to your service requests and follow up with you after correspondence.

By subscribing to the CMP newsletter, you give CMP permission to send you email correspondence, which includes special offers, to the e-mail address that you had registered with. If, at any time, you wish to receive less emails or be removed from any of our communications, you may contact CMP at any time via the details provided below or “unsubscribe” to the email list via the unsubscribe function at the bottom of the emails.

How do we protect visitor information?

CMP agrees to take adequate technical and organisational measures to protect the personal data against accidental, unlawful or unauthorised destruction, loss, alteration, access, disclosure or use. CMP does not guarantee that the security is effective under all circumstances. CMP endeavours to take reasonable efforts to ensure that the level of security is adequate, given the state of art, the sensitivity of the personal data and the costs related to the security.

All online payments are processed by the Payfast payment portal and end users agree to uphold the terms and conditions of this gateway as set out here https://www.payfast.co.za/end-user-agreement.

Do we use ‘cookies’?

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device. Tracking technologies also used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyse our Service. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

Third-party disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information. This does not include website or hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

Third-party links

For your convenience and information, our content may provide links to third-party sites, apps and services that may be operated by companies not affiliated with Christian Media Publishing. These companies may have their own privacy notices or policies, which we strongly suggest you review. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party sites, apps or services.

We have implemented the following:

Google Analytics is implemented by this website. Please refer to the following link for how Google Analytics collects and processes data www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/

Opting out:

Users can set preferences for how Google advertises to you using the Google Ad Settings page. Alternatively, you can opt out by visiting the Network Advertising initiative opt out page or permanently using the Google Analytics Opt Out Browser add on.

Contacting Us

If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy or if you would like us to update information we have about your personal information or your preferences, please contact us as follows:

• Through the contact page on this website.
• Email: info@cmpublishing.co.za
• Telephone: +27 (0)21 913 4172

This Website (www.christianmediapublishing.com) is owned by Christian Media Publishing (Pty) Ltd., a company registered in South Africa, with Registration Number 2010 / 008573 / 07.

The use of this website (www.christianmediapublishing.com) is subject to the following terms and conditions:

General

The user can access and use this Website and content, including all information displayed on the Website, solely for non-commercial use and benefit. You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner, which does not infringe the rights of or inhibit, restrict, the use or enjoyment of the site by any third party.

By visiting this Website, you agree that you have read these Terms and Conditions, understand them and agree to be bound by them and the terms of Christian Media Publishing’s Privacy Policy, which are incorporated herein by reference. Christian Media Publishing reserves the right to revise these Terms from time to time by posting a revised version thereof on the Website. Your continued use of this Website after the posting of such revised version shall constitute your acceptance of the Terms, as revised.

E-Commerce & Privacy

The Website (www.christianmediapublishing.com) sells publications online. The use of any product or service bought from this Website is at the purchaser’s risk. The purchaser/ user indemnifies and holds Christian Media Publishing harmless against any loss, injury or damages which may be sustained as a result of using the products sold on the Website.

The private information required for executing the orders placed through the e-commerce facility, namely the User’s personal information, delivery address and telephone numbers will be kept in the strictest confidence by Christian Media Publishing and not sold or made known to third parties. Credit card details are not kept by Christian Media Publishing under any circumstances.

Christian Media Publishing cannot be held responsible for security breaches occurring on the Personal Computer or other electronic device used to browse the Website, which may result due to the lack of adequate security measures that the User may inadvertently have installed on his/her device.

Any complaints regarding the standard and quality of the products or services bought by consumers through the e-commerce facility should be directed to Christian Media Publishing.

Price and availability of titles

Whilst every effort is made to ensure accuracy of prices and availability of the titles featured on this Website, this cannot be guaranteed, and price and availability information may change without notice.

Prices indicated online may differ from prices indicated at other stores, due to specials on Website sales.

All prices quoted are inclusive of VAT and excludes the shipping cost.

Shipping charges can be updated at any time with or without prior notice.

Online Payment – Payfast Payment Gateway

All online payments are processed by the Payfast payment portal and end users agree to uphold the terms and conditions of this gateway as set out here https://www.payfast.co.za/end-user-agreement.

Shipping, refund and return policy

Door-to-door delivery is available in order to receive your parcel speedily. To ensure that delivery is not delayed, please provide an address where there will be someone available to sign for the parcel.

Delivery in South Africa will take place within 7-14 days after placing an order. If there are any delays, you will be notified as soon as possible.

You may return any incorrect, faulty or damaged items within 30 days of delivery for a replacement, provided that Christian Media Publishing is notified within 48 hours of you receiving the goods.

Refunds will only be given if your order could not be fulfilled

There is a limited stock of all goods on offer. Christian Media Publishing will make all reasonable efforts to notify the customer when a product is no longer available.

Christian Media Publishing reserves the right to cancel an order for which payment has already been received. Should Christian Media Publishing exercise this right, the User will receive a full refund with no deductions.

Updating of these Terms and Conditions

Christian Media Publishing reserves the rights to change, modify, add or remove from portions or the whole of these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Changes to these Terms and Conditions will become effective upon such changes being posted to this Website. It is the User’s obligation to periodically check these Terms and Conditions at the Website for changes or updates. The User’s continued use of this Website following the posting of changes or updates will be considered notice of the User’s acceptance to abide by and be bound by these Terms and Conditions, including such changes or updates.

Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights

All rights, including copyright, trademarks and other intellectual property rights embodied in any logos, text, images, video, audio, designs and other material on this website are owned by or licensed by Christian Media Publishing. All such proprietary works, and the compilation of the proprietary works, are the copyright of Christian Media Publishing, its affiliates, or any other third party owner of such rights (“the Owners”), and is protected by South African and international copyright laws. The User is not granted a license or any other right including without limitation under Copyright, Trademark, Patent or other Intellectual Property Rights in or to the Content. Unauthorised use, reproduction, modification and/or distribution of the content of this website is strictly prohibited and constitutes an unlawful infringement of our intellectual property rights. It may not be used without prior written consent of Christian Media Publishing or, where applicable, the respective copyright owner(s).

Exclusion of liability

The Website is provided by Christian Media Publishing in good faith. The Website is intended to provide general information only. The contents of the Website do not constitute advice and should not be relied upon in making, or refraining from making, any decision.

The use of this Website is entirely at your own risk. Christian Media Publishing does not make any representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, in relation to all or any part of the Website or the Content or any websites to which the Website is linked, and all warranties and representations are hereby excluded to the extent permitted by law.

There is no guarantee that the functions provided by this Website will be uninterrupted or that the Website will be free of infection by viruses or anything else which may be harmful or destructive.

To the extent permitted by law, Christian Media Publishing hereby disclaims all liability (howsoever arising) in connection with any loss and/or damage, arising out of or in connection with any use of, or inability to use, all or any part of the Content, the Website and/or any website to which the Website is linked, or any action taken (or refrained from being taken) as a result of using any of these.

You agree that Christian Media Publishing may at any time, and without notice, suspend or terminate your access to the Website if you fail to comply with these Terms or any applicable law.

Links to third party websites

The Website may include links to third party websites which are controlled and maintained by third parties. These links are included solely for the convenience of users and do not constitute any endorsement by Christian Media Publishing of the sites linked or referred to, nor does Christian Media Publishing have any control over the content of any such sites.

Personal information and privacy

Your privacy is important to us and we are committed to the protection of your personal information. If you want to know more about how and when we collect and use your personal information, please read our privacy policy.

If you have any questions regarding our website, its terms, products or services, please contact us.