MidTree Church values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through our texting service. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you sign up for and use our texting service.
By subscribing to or using our texting service, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected]
1. Information We Collect
When you sign up for our texting service, we collect the following information:
- Phone Number: The primary piece of information needed to send you text messages.
- Opt-In and Opt-Out Data: Information related to your consent to receive text messages and your preferences for the frequency or type of messages you receive.
- Message History: We may keep a record of the text messages sent to you to improve our service and for compliance purposes.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Send Text Messages: We send you updates, event notifications, prayer requests, announcements, and other messages related to MidTree Church.
- To Respond to Inquiries: If you contact us through text messages, we may use your information to respond to your questions or requests.
- To Improve Our Services: We may analyze message delivery and response rates to improve the quality and relevance of the content we send.
3. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide the texting service and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. If you choose to opt-out of our texting service, your information will be removed from our records, and we will no longer send you text messages unless you re-subscribe.
4. Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect the personal information you provide through our texting service. While no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, we follow industry standards to safeguard your data.
5. Opt-Out and Unsubscribe
You may opt-out of receiving text messages at any time by:
- Replying “STOP” to any text message you receive from us.
- Following the unsubscribe instructions provided in each message. Upon opting out, we will stop sending you text messages, and your phone number will be removed from our texting list.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our texting service is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date." Please review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our texting service, please contact us at:
By using our texting service, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy is designed to ensure that your personal information is handled with care and transparency. Thank you for trusting MidTree Church with your information.
