SMS-Terms — Copper State Baptist Church

Terms and Conditions for SMS Messaging

Copper State Baptist Church

1. Program Description

Copper State Baptist Church offers an SMS messaging program to provide weekly updates, church announcements, event reminders, and other relevant information related to church activities.

2. Opt‑In Consent

By providing your mobile phone number and opting in, you consent to receive SMS messages from Copper State Baptist Church. Consent is not a condition of attendance, membership, or participation in any church activities.

3. Message Frequency

Message frequency will vary but is generally limited to weekly updates and occasional important announcements.

4. Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply. Please check with your mobile carrier for details.

5. Opt‑Out Instructions

You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. After opting out, you will no longer receive SMS messages unless you opt in again.

6. Help Instructions

For help, reply HELP to any message or contact Copper State Baptist Church directly using the contact information on our website.

7. Eligibility

By participating, you confirm that you are the authorized user of the mobile phone number provided and are at least 18 years of age or have permission from a parent or guardian.

8. Changes to Terms

Copper State Baptist Church reserves the right to modify or discontinue the SMS messaging program or these Terms and Conditions at any time.

Copper State Baptist Church

1. Overview

Copper State Baptist Church values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our SMS messaging program.

2. Information We Collect

When you opt in to receive SMS messages, we may collect:

Your mobile phone number

Records of your consent (opt‑in and opt‑out)

Message interaction data (such as delivery confirmations)

We do not collect sensitive personal information through SMS.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely to:

Send church‑related SMS messages

Communicate important updates and announcements

Maintain compliance with SMS regulations

4. Information Sharing

No mobile opt‑in data will be shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Information may only be disclosed if required by law.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

6. Opt‑Out and Your Rights

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any SMS message. You may also contact us to request access to or deletion of your information, subject to legal and record‑keeping requirements.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our SMS program is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children through SMS.

8. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website, and continued participation in the SMS program constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.