EFATHA TV — Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 2, 2026

Website: www.efathatv.co.tz

1. Introduction

EFATHA TV, owned by Efatha Church in Tanzania ("EFATHA TV," "we," "us," or "our"), is a Christian television and digital media network committed to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ and providing informative, uplifting, educational, inspirational, and transformational content to audiences in Tanzania and around the world.

EFATHA TV has extensive experience in media and operates with a mission to use audio-visual technology to educate, encourage, inspire, nurture faith, promote spiritual growth, and communicate a message of healing, deliverance, hope, peace, joy, and love.

Our Services may include television broadcasting, online video content, live streaming, websites, digital media, audience engagement, social media platforms, events, competitions, communications, and other related media activities.

This Privacy Policy explains how EFATHA TV collects, uses, stores, protects, and shares personal information when you interact with our Services.

This Privacy Policy applies to our official website, www.efathatv.co.tz, as well as applicable EFATHA TV digital platforms and services that link to or reference this Privacy Policy.

By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. About EFATHA TV

EFATHA TV is owned by Efatha Church in Tanzania and exists to provide a Christian presence within the current media landscape.

Our vision is: To spread the Gospel to every corner of the world and to become a global beacon of light, offering a message of healing and deliverance alongside hope and inspiration through Christian broadcasting.

Our mission is: To deliver high-quality information and uplifting content through audio-visual technology that not only educates but also brings healing and spiritual growth to our viewers. We are committed to nurturing faith and providing a platform for the transformative power of the Gospel.

EFATHA TV seeks to:

EFATHA TV may distribute content to audiences in Tanzania and internationally through television, digital platforms, online services, and social media.

3. Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected through or in connection with EFATHA TV's Services, including:

This Privacy Policy does not necessarily apply to third-party websites, applications, platforms, or services that EFATHA TV does not own or control.

4. Information We Collect

EFATHA TV may collect personal information directly from you, automatically when you use our Services, or from third parties as permitted by applicable law.

4.1 Information You Provide

Depending on your interaction with EFATHA TV, we may collect:

4.2 Audience and Viewer Information

When you interact with EFATHA TV content, we may collect information about your interaction with our Services. This may include:

We may use this information to understand our audience and improve our programming and Services.

4.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit www.efathatv.co.tz or use our digital Services, certain technical information may be collected automatically. This may include:

We may use cookies, analytics technologies, pixels, and similar technologies to operate, secure, analyze, and improve our digital Services.

5. Information From Third Parties

Where permitted by applicable law, EFATHA TV may receive information from third parties, including:

For example, if you interact with EFATHA TV through a third-party social media platform, that platform may provide us with information according to your privacy settings and its own privacy policy.

6. How We Use Your Personal Information

EFATHA TV may use personal information for the following purposes.

6.1 Providing Our Services

We may use personal information to:

6.2 Programming and Content Development

We may use information about audience interests and interactions to:

6.3 Communication

We may use your information to communicate with you regarding:

6.4 Marketing and Promotions

Where permitted by applicable law, EFATHA TV may use your information to communicate information about programs, events, campaigns, services, promotions, or other activities that may be of interest to you. Where required by law, we will obtain your consent before sending direct marketing communications.

6.5 Community and Ministry Activities

Consistent with EFATHA TV's Christian broadcasting mission, we may process information in connection with programs, broadcasts, events, outreach activities, interviews, testimonials, community initiatives, and other activities intended to serve and engage our audience. Where such activities involve personal information that requires consent under applicable law, we will seek appropriate consent.

6.6 Security and Protection

We may use information to:

6.7 Legal and Regulatory Compliance

We may use personal information where necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, lawful government requests, court orders, or other legal obligations.

7. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information

Where applicable, EFATHA TV will process personal information on one or more lawful bases recognized by applicable data protection laws. These may include:

Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent where permitted by law. Withdrawal of consent does not affect processing that was lawfully conducted before consent was withdrawn.

8. Sharing Personal Information

EFATHA TV does not sell your personal information simply because you use our Services. We may share personal information in limited circumstances, including the following.

8.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers that help us operate EFATHA TV, including providers of:

These providers may process personal information only for authorized purposes and subject to appropriate contractual or legal requirements.

8.2 Efatha Church

Because EFATHA TV is owned by Efatha Church in Tanzania, information may, where appropriate and lawful, be shared within the organization for purposes such as administration, governance, security, legal compliance, program administration, and provision of related services. Any such sharing will be conducted in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection requirements.

8.3 Program and Event Partners

Where necessary and lawful, information may be shared with partners involved in EFATHA TV programs, events, competitions, promotions, broadcasts, or other activities in which you choose to participate.

8.4 Social Media Platforms

EFATHA TV maintains a presence on social and digital platforms, which may include:

When you interact with EFATHA TV through these platforms, the relevant platform may collect information about you in accordance with its own privacy policy and terms.

8.5 Legal and Safety Reasons

We may disclose personal information where we reasonably believe that disclosure is necessary to:

8.6 Corporate or Organizational Transactions

If EFATHA TV or related operations undergo a restructuring, transfer, merger, acquisition, or similar transaction, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law.

8.7 Aggregated and Anonymized Information

We may use and disclose aggregated or anonymized information for purposes such as audience analysis, reporting, research, planning, and improving our Services. Such information will not be intended to identify individual users.

9. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The EFATHA TV website, www.efathatv.co.tz, may use cookies and similar technologies. These technologies may help us:

You may be able to control or disable cookies through your browser or device settings. Some website functionality may not operate correctly if certain cookies are disabled.

10. Content, Photographs, Videos, and Testimonials

EFATHA TV may invite viewers and members of the community to submit photographs, videos, stories, testimonials, comments, questions, interviews, or other content. Before submitting such material, you should ensure that:

Where you voluntarily submit content for possible publication or broadcasting, EFATHA TV may use that content for the purposes communicated to you at the time of submission and in accordance with applicable law. Content that is broadcast or published publicly may be viewed, copied, recorded, or shared by other people.

11. Photography and Recording at Events

EFATHA TV may photograph, record, or otherwise document events, programs, church activities, conferences, crusades, broadcasts, interviews, and other activities organized or covered by EFATHA TV. Images, videos, or recordings may be used for legitimate broadcasting, editorial, documentary, promotional, educational, archival, or ministry-related purposes, subject to applicable law.

Where individual consent is legally required for a particular use, EFATHA TV will seek the appropriate consent. If you have concerns about the use of your image or recording, you may contact us using the contact information in this Privacy Policy.

12. Communications From EFATHA TV

EFATHA TV may communicate with you through:

Communications may include service information, program information, event announcements, security notices, responses to inquiries, and promotional communications where permitted. You may opt out of promotional communications where an unsubscribe or opt-out mechanism is provided. Opting out of marketing communications does not necessarily prevent us from sending important service, legal, security, or transactional communications.

13. Data Security

EFATHA TV takes reasonable technical, organizational, and administrative measures to protect personal information against:

However, no internet transmission, computer system, website, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Users should take reasonable steps to protect their own information, including keeping passwords and account credentials confidential. If you believe that your information has been accessed or disclosed without authorization, please contact EFATHA TV as soon as reasonably possible.

14. Data Retention

EFATHA TV retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable law. We may retain information for purposes including:

When personal information is no longer required, we may securely delete, anonymize, or otherwise dispose of it in accordance with applicable law. Certain information may be retained for longer periods where required for legal, accounting, regulatory, security, archival, or other legitimate purposes.

15. Third-Party Websites and Services

EFATHA TV's website and digital Services may contain links to third-party websites, applications, social media platforms, video platforms, payment services, and other services. Third-party services are not necessarily controlled or operated by EFATHA TV and may have their own privacy policies. This Privacy Policy does not govern the privacy practices of third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policy and terms of any third-party service before providing personal information to it.

16. International Data Processing

EFATHA TV reaches audiences internationally and may use technology, hosting, communication, analytics, video, social media, or other service providers located inside or outside Tanzania. Where personal information is transferred outside Tanzania, EFATHA TV will take reasonable steps to ensure that such transfer and processing comply with applicable data protection requirements. Where required by law, appropriate safeguards, contractual protections, consent, or another lawful mechanism may be used.

17. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have rights concerning your personal information, including the right to:

These rights may be subject to legal exceptions and limitations. To exercise your rights, please contact EFATHA TV using the contact information provided below. We may request reasonable proof of identity before processing certain requests to protect your personal information from unauthorized disclosure.

18. Privacy of Children

EFATHA TV provides programming that may be viewed by families, young people, and children. We are committed to respecting children's privacy and will handle children's personal information in accordance with applicable law. Where a particular activity requires the collection of personal information from a child and applicable law requires parental or guardian consent, EFATHA TV will seek the appropriate consent.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to supervise children's use of online services and to help children understand the importance of protecting their personal information online. If you believe that a child has provided personal information to EFATHA TV in circumstances where it should not have been collected, please contact us.

19. International Audience

EFATHA TV's mission is to spread the Gospel to every corner of the world, and our content may be accessed by audiences across different countries and communities. Our digital Services may therefore be accessed internationally. Different countries may have different privacy and data protection requirements. Where applicable, EFATHA TV will take reasonable steps to respect mandatory privacy requirements applicable to the processing of personal information.

20. Changes to This Privacy Policy

EFATHA TV may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

The latest version will be published on www.efathatv.co.tz. The "Last Updated" date at the beginning of this Privacy Policy indicates when the policy was most recently revised. Where required by law, EFATHA TV may provide additional notice regarding material changes.

21. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, complaints, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or EFATHA TV's processing of your personal information, please contact us through our official website:

EFATHA TV

Owned by Efatha Church in Tanzania

Official Website: www.efathatv.co.tz

Privacy/Data Protection Contact: privacy@efathatv.co.tz

Telephone: +255 787 432710

Physical/Postal Address: P.O. BOX 9332, Dar es Salaam

When contacting us about your personal information, please provide enough information for us to understand and respond to your request. We may request reasonable proof of identity where necessary.

22. Applicable Law

This Privacy Policy is intended to operate in accordance with the applicable laws of the United Republic of Tanzania, including applicable laws and regulations governing the protection and processing of personal information. Nothing in this Privacy Policy is intended to remove, reduce, or restrict any mandatory rights available to individuals under applicable law.

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