Privacy Policy

• 1. Information We Collect
• 2. How We Use Information
• 3. Text Messaging (SMS/MMS) Privacy & Consent
• 4. When We Share Information
• 5. Data Retention
• 6. Security
• 7. Children’s Privacy
• 8. Cookies & Analytics
• 9. Your Rights & Choices
• 10. Changes to This Policy
• 11. Contact Us

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you choose to provide and information collected automatically when you use our website or church management services.

A. Information you provide

• Contact details (such as name, phone number, email address, and mailing address).
• Participation details (such as event registrations, volunteer signups, attendance-related details, and ministry involvement).
• Giving and payment details (such as donation amounts and transaction confirmations). Payment card/bank details are processed by third-party payment providers; the Church generally does not store full payment card or full bank account numbers.
• Messages you send us (such as email inquiries, form submissions, prayer requests, or support requests).

B. Information collected automatically

• Device and usage data (such as IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and approximate location derived from IP).
• Cookies and similar technologies that help our pages function and help us understand how visitors use our site (see Section 8).

2. How We Use Information

We use personal information to:

• Provide ministry services and support church operations (member care, communications, events, registrations, and pastoral follow-up).
• Administer giving, issue receipts/records, and maintain financial accountability.
• Communicate service information, ministry updates, schedule changes, reminders, and important announcements.
• Maintain safety, prevent misuse, and protect the integrity of our systems.
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

3. Text Messaging (SMS/MMS) Privacy & Consent

If you opt in to receive text messages from Magnolia Church of God of Prophecy, we may send SMS/MMS messages using a messaging provider such as Twilio (including through A2P 10DLC-registered messaging routes).

A. Opt-in consent

• We only message mobile numbers for which we have appropriate consent (opt-in) to receive texts from the Church.
• Consent may be collected through a web form checkbox, paper form, keyword opt-in, or another clear method that explains what you will receive.
• Consent to receive messages is not a condition of giving or participation.

B. Message content, frequency, and rates

• Messages may include ministry updates, event reminders, schedule changes, and church announcements.
• Message frequency varies based on church activities and your selections/preferences.
• Message & data rates may apply depending on your mobile plan.

C. Opt-out and help

• You can opt out at any time by replying STOP. After you opt out, you will no longer receive text messages unless you opt in again.
• For help, reply HELP or contact the Church using the information in Section 11.

D. Mobile data sharing limitation

4. When We Share Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share personal information only as needed in the following situations:

• Service providers who help us operate our website and ministry systems (for example, ChurchTrac for church management and communications; payment processors for online giving; and Twilio for SMS/MMS delivery).
• Legal and safety when required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of the Church and our community.
• With your direction when you request a specific sharing of information or give explicit permission.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to support ministry operations, maintain accurate records, fulfill the purposes described in this policy, and comply with legal obligations. We also maintain opt-in/opt-out records to demonstrate consent for text messaging compliance.

6. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. No system can be guaranteed 100% secure; however, we work with reputable providers and follow prudent security practices.

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through our website without a parent or guardian’s consent. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us online, please contact us and we will address it appropriately.

8. Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to help pages function, remember preferences, and understand how visitors use the site. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain features.

9. Your Rights & Choices

• Access / correction / deletion: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we maintain, subject to legal and record-keeping requirements.
• Communication preferences: You may opt out of SMS by replying STOP, and you may request changes to email/phone preferences by contacting us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us