Privacy POLICY

Leon du Preez International
Last Updated: 13 February 2026

Leon du Preez International (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use:

• Our website: https://leondupreez.com

• Our mobile application: LDP Society (available on iOS and Android)
• Any related services, digital platforms, or tools (collectively, the “Services”)

This policy is designed to comply with:

• The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) – South Africa
• Apple App Store privacy requirements
• Google Play Store Data Safety requirements
• Applicable international privacy regulations

By using our Services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information in the following ways:

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

You may provide personal information when you:

• Create an account
• Become a partner
• Make a purchase
• Submit a form
• Contact support
• Participate in LDP Society community features
• Subscribe to communications

This may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Billing and shipping address
• Profile photo (if uploaded)
• Username and account credentials
• Messages, comments, or user-generated content
• Donation or payment details (processed via third-party payment providers)

We do not store full credit card details on our servers.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our website or LDP Society app, we may automatically collect:

• Device type and operating system
• IP address
• App version
• Browser type
• Usage data and interactions
• Crash reports and performance data
• Log files

This information helps us improve stability, performance, and user experience.

1.3 Mobile App-Specific Data (LDP Society)

When using the LDP Society mobile application, we may collect:

• Device identifiers
• Push notification tokens (if enabled)
• App activity analytics
• In-app interaction data
• Authentication data (if signing in via email, Apple, or Google)

If you enable push notifications, we may send updates regarding content, events, or announcements. You may disable notifications in your device settings at any time.

1.4 Third-Party Services & SDKs

Our Services may integrate with trusted third-party providers, including but not limited to:

• Payment processors (e.g., PayFast, Stripe, PayPal)
• Analytics providers
• Cloud hosting providers
• Authentication services (Apple Sign-In, Google Sign-In)

These providers may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We require that they maintain appropriate security standards.

We do not sell your personal information.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information when you:

• Register an account
• Subscribe to digital services
• Contact us
• Participate in community features

This may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Contact details
• Login credentials
• Subscription and payment-related information
• Content you submit (comments, posts, messages, uploads)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When using our website or mobile application, we may automatically collect:

• Device and technical data (device model, operating system, app version, browser type)
• Usage and interaction data (pages viewed, features accessed, session duration, in-app actions)
• Log and diagnostic data (crash reports, performance metrics, error logs)
• IP address and general location data (country or region level only)

2.3 Mobile App Permissions

Depending on how you use the mobile app, we may request access to:

• Camera or photo library (for profile images or content uploads)
• Notifications (to deliver service updates or announcements)
• All permissions are optional and can be managed or revoked through your device settings.

2.4 Push Notifications

If enabled, the app may send notifications related to:

• Account activity
• Content updates
• Subscription or service notices

You can disable notifications at any time via your device settings.

3. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (Where Applicable)

We process personal information based on:

• Your consent
• Contractual necessity
• Legal obligations
• Legitimate interest in operating and improving our ministry and services

4. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfil the purpose for which it was collected
• Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements
• Resolve disputes or enforce agreements

You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data by contacting us (see Section 9).

5. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable technical and organisational safeguards to protect your information against:

• Unauthorised access
• Loss
• Misuse
• Alteration

However, no digital platform is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our Services are not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verified parental consent. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

7. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your information may be stored or processed in countries outside of South Africa, depending on hosting or service providers.

Where international transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

8. YOUR RIGHTS

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion
• Withdraw consent
• Object to certain processing

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

9. ACCOUNT DELETION REQUESTS

If you wish to delete your LDP Society account or request removal of personal data, please email [email protected] and include your registered email address and a deletion request.

Once your request is verified:

• Your account is immediately deactivated and enters a 30-day grace period.
• During this 30-day period, you can log back in and fully restore access.
• If you do not return, your account proceeds into a data retention and cleanup phase, with full deletion completed within 90 days of the original request.
• If you return at any point during this 90-day period, your account is restored as it was.
• After day 90, your account and associated personal data are permanently deleted from Firebase, except where limited data must be retained for legal, billing, or compliance obligations.

10. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve functionality
• Analyze traffic
• Personalize content

You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Mobile apps do not use traditional cookies but may use similar tracking technologies for analytics and performance monitoring.

11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the Services after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

12. CONTACT INFORMATION

Information Officer: David Horton
Organisation: Leon du Preez International
Website: https://leondupreez.com
Email: [email protected]

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