Privacy policy

Christian Church in the Southwest (CCSW) Privacy Policy and SMS Terms of Service

Effective Date: 4/22/2025

Christian Church in the Southwest ("CCSW," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information, including through SMS communications. By using our services or submitting your information through our website, you consent to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Name

  • Phone number

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Donation or payment information

  • Any other information you provide voluntarily

We collect this information when you:

  • Sign up for events or services

  • Submit a form on our website

  • Make a donation

  • Contact us via phone, email, or online forms

  • Opt-in to receive SMS communications

2. How We Use Your Information We use your personal information to:

  • Communicate with you about events, services, and opportunities

  • Provide donation confirmations and acknowledgements

  • Respond to your inquiries

  • Send SMS messages for reminders, updates, or other notifications (with your consent)

  • Improve our website and services

3. Sharing Your Information We do not share, sell, rent, or trade your personal information or SMS consent with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes. We may share your information only:

  • With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our ministry (e.g., payment processors, mailing services), provided they agree to keep the information confidential

  • If required by law or legal process

4. SMS Terms of Service By opting into SMS from a web form or other medium, you agree to receive SMS messages from Christian Church in the Southwest. This includes SMS messages for reminders, updates, registration information, and notifications.

  • Message frequency may vary

  • Message and data rates may apply

  • Reply STOP to any message to opt-out

  • Text HELP for assistance or visit https://www.ccsw.org

  • Your SMS consent is never shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes

5. SMS Consent and Website Forms If you opt-in via a website form:

  • A separate, optional checkbox will appear next to the phone number field

  • Consent language will read: "By checking this box, I consent to receive SMS messages related to events, updates, and opportunities from Christian Church in the Southwest. You can reply 'STOP' at any time to opt-out. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. Text HELP to 817.926.4687 for assistance. For more information, refer to our Privacy Policy and SMS Terms and Conditions on our website."

6. Your Choices and Rights You may opt-out of email or SMS communications at any time by:

  • Clicking "unsubscribe" in any email

  • Replying STOP to any SMS

  • Contacting us at ccsw@ccsw.org

7. Data Security We take appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

8. Updates to This Policy We may update this policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on our website with the effective date.

9. Contact Us If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or SMS Terms of Service, please contact: Christian Church in the Southwest

PO Box 1689
Fort Worth TX, 76101, USA

Email: ccsw@ccsw.org
Phone: 817.926.4687
Website: https://www.ccsw.org