Trinity Church Privacy Policy

Updated: October 8, 2024

 

Trinity Church is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide.

 

1. Information You Provide

When you sign up for any of our church communication services, including email and text messaging, via our website, mobile app, or other media, you may be asked to provide information, including the following:

• Name: To personalize our communications with you.

• Phone Number: To send you text messages regarding church events, services, updates, etc.

• Email Address: To send you email messages regarding church events, services, updates, etc.

• Consent: By opting in, you agree to receive periodic communication from Trinity Church.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide for the following purposes:

• To support your participation in the life of Trinity Church.

• To respond to any inquiries you may make.

• To provide spiritual pastoral care to you.

We do not share your information with third parties for marketing purposes. Your information will be used solely for communication purposes related to Trinity Church.

 

3. Data Protection

We take your privacy seriously and have implemented the following measures to protect your information:

• Data Encryption: Any personal information, including your phone number, is stored securely using encryption techniques.

• Limited Access: Only authorized personnel have access to the personal information collected through our text messaging services.

 

4. Opting Out

You can opt out of our communications streams at any time by texting "STOP" to the number you receive messages from or using the “Unsubscribe” link in our emails. Once you opt out, you will no longer receive any messages from us unless you opt in again.

 

5. Message Frequency and Costs

Message frequency will vary based on church activities and announcements. For text messaging, standard message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier plan. Trinity Church is not responsible for any charges incurred from receiving our messages.

 

6. Third-Party Providers

We do use third-party service providers for some of our communication streams. Each of these providers maintains their own privacy policy. To the best of our ability, we select only providers that meet all legal requirements for handling personal data securely.

 

7. Likeness

At any time, we may photograph or video record public church services or events in full or in part for the purpose of promoting Trinity Church in print, digital, or other media. We will never use your likeness in association with your name or other personal information as to make you uniquely identifiable without your express consent.

 

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website.

 

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at office@encountertrinity.com