Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 18, 2024

At Cornerstone Fellowship Church ("we," "us," "our"), we are 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 personal information that we obtain through our social media accounts and text messaging services. By engaging with us on social media platforms or subscribing to receive text messages, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

  1. Information We Collect

When you engage with us on social media or sign up to receive text messages from Cornerstone Fellowship Church, we may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Social Media:
    • Name, email address, and profile information you provide when following or interacting with our church’s social media accounts (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).
    • Posts, comments, or messages you send us directly via social media.
  • Text Messaging:
    • Your phone number when you opt-in to receive text messages from us.
    • Responses to our text messages (e.g., replies to event reminders, prayer requests, donations, etc.).
  1. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide Services: Send event reminders, prayer requests, community updates, and other relevant messages via text.
  • Engage with You: Respond to inquiries, feedback, and requests made through social media or text messaging.
  • Improve Communication: Tailor our social media and messaging content to better suit the interests and needs of our congregation.
  • Promote Church Activities: Share information about upcoming events, services, donation opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and other church-related activities.
  • Ensure Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, including ensuring that your information is not misused and that your rights are protected.
  1. Consent and Opt-In
  • By providing your phone number to us through text messaging, you consent to receive periodic text messages from Cornerstone Fellowship Church. These may include reminders, announcements, prayer requests, and updates about church activities.
  • You can opt-out or unsubscribe from receiving further text messages at any time by replying STOP to any text message. Once you opt out, you will no longer receive text communications from us.
  • For social media, your interaction with our pages (such as following, liking, or commenting) implies your consent to our communications through these platforms.
  1. Data Protection and Security

We are committed to ensuring that your personal information is secure. We have implemented appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online and through text messaging. While we take every effort to protect your information, please be aware that no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your data transmitted to us.

  1. Sharing Your Information

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

  1. Your Rights and Choices
  • Access and Update: You may request access to the personal information we have about you and request corrections to any inaccuracies.
  • Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from text messages by replying STOP to any SMS message we send. For social media, you can unfollow or block our accounts at any time.
  • Withdraw Consent: If you no longer wish to receive communications, you can withdraw consent by opting out of text messages or disengaging with our social media channels.
  1. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the Effective Date at the top of this policy will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

  • Email: mail@gocfc.com
  • Phone: (804) 725-9245
  • Address: 2243 Buckley Hall Rd, Cobbs Creek, VA 23035

Conclusion

By engaging with our church through social media and text messaging services, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled with care and respect.