Who we are

EFATHA TV, owned by Efatha Church in Tanzania, is a Christian television and digital media network committed to spreading the Gospel and providing informative, uplifting, and transformational content to audiences in Tanzania and around the world. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, broadcasts, and digital services.

About EFATHA TV:

EFATHA TV exists to spread the Gospel through Christian broadcasting, bringing healing, hope, peace, and inspiration to viewers through TV, digital platforms, and social media, in Tanzania and internationally.

Scope of This Policy:

This Policy applies to www.efathatv.com, our online video and streaming services, TV programming, registration/contact forms, competitions and events, social media channels, and any other services that link to this Policy. This Policy does not apply to third-party websites or platforms we do not own or control.

Information Collection and Use:

Personal Information: We may collect your name, email address, phone number, address, account details, comments, feedback, competition/event entries, photos, videos, and testimonials when you voluntarily provide them.

Audience Information: We may collect data on programs/videos viewed, content preferences, survey responses, and engagement with our platforms.

Usage Data: We automatically collect your IP address, approximate location, browser/device details, pages visited, and similar technical information when you use our website.

Use of Information:

We may use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our TV, streaming, and website services.
  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
  • Manage registrations, events, competitions, and promotions.
  • Understand audience interests and improve our programming.
  • Communicate updates, announcements, and marketing (with consent where required).
  • Support ministry, outreach, and community engagement activities.
  • Maintain security and prevent fraud.
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

Legal Basis for Processing:

  • We process personal data based on your consent, performance of a service, legal obligation, protection of vital interests, or our legitimate interests. You may withdraw consent at any time.

Information Sharing:

  • We do not sell your personal information.
  • We may share your information with trusted service providers (hosting, cloud, analytics, payments, support), Efatha Church (for administration), program/event partners, and social media platforms you interact with.
  • We may disclose information where legally required, to protect rights and safety, or in aggregated/anonymized form for research.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

  • We may use cookies and similar technologies to keep our website functioning, remember preferences, and analyze traffic.
  • We may use cookies and similar technologies to keep our website functioning, remember preferences, and analyze traffic.
  • You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect certain website functionality.

Photography and Recording at Events:

  • We may photograph or record events, church activities, and broadcasts for editorial, promotional, and ministry purposes. Contact us with any concerns about your image or recording.
  • We may photograph or record events, church activities, and broadcasts for editorial, promotional, and ministry purposes. Contact us with any concerns about your image or recording.

Communications From Us:

  • We may contact you via email, phone, SMS, or social media regarding services, programs, and promotions. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.

Data Security:

  • We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure.

Data Retention:

  • We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose collected or as required by law, then securely delete or anonymize it.

Third-Party Links:

  • Our website may contain links to third-party websites or platforms not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

International Data Processing:

  • As we reach a global audience, your data may be processed outside Tanzania, with appropriate safeguards as required by law.

Your Privacy Rights:

  • Subject to applicable law, you may request to access, correct, or delete your personal information, object to or restrict processing, withdraw consent, or lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

Privacy of Children:

  • We respect children’s privacy and will seek parental/guardian consent where legally required for collecting a child’s personal information.

International Audience:

  • Our content reaches viewers across countries and communities. We take reasonable steps to respect applicable privacy laws in different regions.

Changes to This Policy:

  • We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page.

Applicable Law:

  • This Privacy Policy operates in accordance with the applicable laws of the United Republic of Tanzania.

Contact Us:

  • If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@efathatv.co.tz or call +255 787 432710.

By using our website or services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

EFATHA TV — Owned by Efatha Church in Tanzania

P.O. Box 9332, Dar es Salaam | www.efathatv.co.tz