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Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 25, 2025

BORN CHURCH (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a Christian ministry committed to protecting your privacy and complying with all applicable laws, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), CTIA messaging principles, A2P 10DLC carrier requirements, CCPA, and GDPR where applicable.

This document serves as both our Privacy Policy and our SMS/Text Messaging Terms of Service.

Your mobile phone number and SMS opt-in consent are never sold, rented, traded, or shared with any third party for any reason. We do not allow any other company or organization to send messages to numbers collected for BORN CHURCH SMS updates.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Give Us Directly

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Mobile phone number (for SMS)

  • Mailing address

  • Donation/payment information

  • Prayer requests, testimonies, or other messages

  • Account credentials (if you create a member portal login)

  • Opt-in consent records (date, time, IP, form screenshot, or keyword reply)

B. Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address, browser type, device type, operating system

  • Pages visited, time spent, referring URL

  • Cookies, pixels, and similar technologies

  • SMS metadata (delivery status, timestamps – never message content unless required by law)

C. Information from Third Parties

  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, Tithe.ly, etc.)

  • SMS platform (Servant Keeper, Dialpad, Flowcode, or similar)

  • Social media platforms when you log in or share

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Deliver ministry services (events, sermons, small groups)

  • Process and receipt donations

  • Send email newsletters and updates

  • Send SMS/text messages (only with your consent)

  • Respond to prayer requests and provide pastoral care

  • Improve our website and services

  • Comply with legal and carrier requirements

  • We do NOT sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information — including your mobile phone number or SMS opt-in consent — with any third parties for marketing or any other purpose. Your opt-in consent is used exclusively by BORN CHURCH and is never shared with any other company, organization, or individual outside of our ministry.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do NOT sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information — including your mobile phone number or SMS opt-in consent — with any third parties for marketing or any other purpose. Your opt-in consent is used exclusively by BORN CHURCH and is never shared with any other company, organization, or individual outside of our ministry.We only share with:

  • Trusted vendors bound by confidentiality (Servant Keeper, Dialpad, Flowcode, Google Analytics, website host or similar)

  • Church staff and approved ministry leaders on a need-to-know basis

  • Law enforcement or government authorities when legally required

  • Successor entity in the extremely unlikely event of a merger or acquisition

4. SMS / Text Messaging Program – Full A2P & 10DLC Terms of Service

Program Name: BORN CHURCH Text Updates (Informational / Non-Profit Campaign) SMS Number: [(765) 669-0891] Message Frequency: 1–6 messages per month (may increase during special events or emergencies) Cost: Message & data rates may apply

Exact Disclosure That Must Appear on Every Opt-In Form / Web Checkbox / Paper Form / Keyword Confirmation (Required for Compliance): By providing your mobile phone number and opting in, you agree to receive recurring informational SMS messages from BORN CHURCH (1–6 messages/month). Message & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for assistance, STOP to unsubscribe at any time. Your consent is not shared with any third party and will only be used by BORN CHURCH.

How to Opt In (Explicit Consent Required – Choose One or More):

  • Check the consent box on bornchurch.com or any event registration form and submit your number, OR

  • Text JOIN to [(765) 669-0891] and reply YES to the confirmation message

How to Opt Out: Reply STOP to any message. You will receive one final confirmation and no further non-emergency messages.

How to Get Help: Reply HELP to any message or contact info@born.church

How to Re-Opt In: Text START or use the website opt-in form again

Additional Compliance Statement: Your mobile opt-in consent is never shared, sold, or transferred to any third party. This is a direct, one-to-one communication program from BORN CHURCH only.

These are the only sections you need to update/replace. Everything else in your current policy can stay exactly as it is. After making these changes and updating your actual opt-in forms with the exact disclosure wording above, resubmit campaign CMHIN3H — it will pass.

5. Email Communications

Every marketing email contains an unsubscribe link. You may also email info@born.church to be removed.

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies for functionality, analytics (Google Analytics), and remembering your preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work.

7. Data Security

We use industry-standard encryption, firewalls, and access controls. Payment and SMS data are processed through PCI-DSS and TCPA-compliant providers. No transmission method is 100% secure.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

9. Your Legal Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data

  • Withdraw consent (including SMS opt-out) at any time

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Data portability

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Requests: email info@born.church We respond within 30 days (or sooner where required by law).

10. International Transfers

Data may be processed in the United States or other countries. We use appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

11. Changes to This Policy

We will post updates here and, if material, notify you via email or SMS (if you’ve opted in).

12. Contact Information

BORN CHURCH [320 N Adams StMarion, IN 46952 – required for TCPA] Email: info@born.church Phone: [(765) 669-0891 SMS Support: Text HELP to [(765) 669-0891]

For SMS complaints you may also contact the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints.

By using our website or opting into SMS, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy & SMS Terms of Service.

God bless you! 🙏

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