International Pentecostal Bible Institute (IPBI)
Last updated: 06 January 2026
Who We Are
International Pentecostal Bible Institute (IPBI) is a faith-based theological institution located in Brits, North West Province, South Africa. The Institute is committed to providing biblically grounded theological education and ministry formation.
Our website address is:
https://pentecostalbibleinstitute.co.za
Information We Collect
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the website, we collect the information provided in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This information is collected to assist with spam detection and site security.
An anonymised string (hash) generated from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine whether you use it. The Gravatar service privacy policy can be viewed at:
https://automattic.com/privacy/
Once a comment is approved, the commenter’s profile picture (if applicable) may be visible publicly alongside the comment.
Media
If users upload images to the website, they are advised to avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract location data from images published on the site.
Cookies
This website uses cookies to enhance user experience and site functionality.
- If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies remain for one year.
- When visiting the login page, a temporary cookie is created to check whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is removed when the browser is closed.
- Upon logging in, cookies are set to save login information and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and screen preference cookies last for one year.
- If you select “Remember Me,” your login session will persist for two weeks.
- When you edit or publish content, an additional cookie is stored indicating the post ID. This cookie expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Content on this website may include embedded material such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content from external websites behaves in the same way as if the visitor had visited the external website directly.
These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
Visitor comments may also be checked through automated spam detection services.
International Pentecostal Bible Institute does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and related metadata are retained indefinitely to allow for moderation and recognition of follow-up comments.
- For users who register on the website (where applicable), personal information provided in user profiles is stored securely. Users may view, update, or request deletion of their personal information at any time, except where retention is required for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
- Website administrators may access user profile information solely for legitimate institutional purposes.
Your Rights in Terms of Personal Information
In accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act 4 of 2013, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information
- Request a copy (export) of your personal data
Requests may be submitted using the contact details provided on this website. Certain information may be retained where required by law or for legitimate institutional purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services to protect the website from misuse.
Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact:
International Pentecostal Bible Institute
Brits, North West, South Africa
Email: info@pentecostalbibleinstitute.co.za (replace if different)
Policy Updates
International Pentecostal Bible Institute reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page.
