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SMS Privacy Policy
Countryside Baptist Church — Effective November 2026
Countryside Baptist Church ("Church," "we," "us," or "our") operates an optional SMS messaging program. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, protect, and handle mobile phone numbers and related information in connection with that program.
Program Description
Our SMS program delivers optional church announcements, worship service reminders, special events, prayer chain notifications, and wellness communications to subscribers who have provided explicit written consent. Participation in the SMS program is voluntary and is not required to subscribe to our email newsletter or to participate in any church activity.
Information We Collect
In connection with the SMS program, we collect: your mobile phone number; your first name; a record of your SMS consent, including the date, time, and method by which consent was given; message delivery records and opt-out history, including any STOP or HELP replies you send; and any information you provide when requesting assistance or corrections.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information described above to send the text messages you requested, to manage your subscription and honor opt-out requests, to respond to your inquiries and requests for assistance, and to maintain consent records as required by applicable law and carrier guidelines.
No Sale or Sharing for Marketing Purposes
SMS consent and mobile phone numbers collected for SMS purposes will not be sold or shared with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.
Service Providers
We use Twilio, Inc. as our SMS delivery provider. Twilio and similar service providers may process your phone number and message data solely to deliver and operate the messaging service on our behalf. These providers are not authorized to use your information for any other purpose.
How to Opt Out
You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any text message from us. After opting out, you will receive a single confirmation message and no further texts will be sent to your number. Opting out of SMS does not affect your email newsletter subscription or your participation in church activities.
Assistance, Corrections, and Deletion
You may request assistance, corrections to your information, or deletion of your SMS subscriber record at any time by contacting Countryside Baptist Church using the contact information published on our website at countrysidebaptistchurch.faith/contact, by phone at (352) 315-0220, or by email at church@countrysidebaptistchurch.net. We will respond to your request within a reasonable time.
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your mobile phone number and consent records from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Your information is stored in a secured database accessible only to authorized church staff and administrators.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this SMS Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued participation in the SMS program after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this SMS Privacy Policy or our SMS program, please contact us at: Countryside Baptist Church, 2805 Register Road, Fruitland Park, FL. Phone: (352) 315-0220. Email: church@countrysidebaptistchurch.net. Website: countrysidebaptistchurch.faith/contact.