Embrace Church of San Antonio: Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1st, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Embrace Church of San Antonio. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, https://EmbraceChurchSA.org, or interact with us in other ways.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: This includes information that can identify you, such as your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and any other information you provide when you register for events, subscribe to newsletters, donate, or contact us.
• Usage Information: We collect data about how you interact with our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about your preferences. You can manage your cookie settings through your browser.
• Donation Information: If you make a donation, we collect payment information, such as credit card details or bank account information. This information is processed by secure third-party payment processors.
• Children’s Information: We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our website and services.
• To communicate with you, including sending newsletters, event updates, and other information.
• To process donations and provide donation receipts.
• To respond to your inquiries and provide support.
• To improve our website and services.
• To comply with legal obligations.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with website hosting, payment processing, email delivery, and other services.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request.
• With your consent: We may share your information with other third parties when you give us permission.  We will not disclose your information with other third parties for third party marketing. 

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.  However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal limitations.
• Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us.
• Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at Admin@EmbraceChurchSA.org. 

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our website.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Embrace Church of San Antonio
4515 Fredericksburg Rd, Suite 8
San Antonio, TX 78201
O:  210.647.6053
Admin@EmbraceChurchSA.org

Embrace Church of San Antonio: SMS Policy

Effective Date: January 1st, 2025

1. Introduction

Embrace Church of San Antonio offers SMS messaging services to provide updates, event reminders, and other relevant information to our members and visitors. By opting in to receive SMS messages from us, you agree to the terms of this SMS Policy.

2. Opt-In Consent

• You must provide your explicit consent to receive SMS messages from us.
• Consent can be obtained through website forms, in-person sign-ups, or other clear and conspicuous methods.
• We will send a confirmation message to verify your consent.
• We will provide clear instructions on how to opt-out.

3. Message Content and Frequency

• We will send messages related to church events, updates, and other relevant information.
• Message frequency will vary depending on the services you subscribe to.
• We will not send unsolicited promotional messages.

4. Opt-Out Information

• You can opt-out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying “STOP” to any message.
• You will receive a confirmation message confirming your opt-out.
• Alternatively, you can contact us at Admin@EmbraceChurchSA.org or 210.647.6053 to opt-out.

5. Message and Data Rates

• Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier plan.
• You are responsible for any charges incurred from receiving SMS messages.

6. Privacy

• We will not share your mobile number with third parties for marketing purposes.
• We will protect your mobile number and other personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

7. Changes to This Policy

• We may update this SMS Policy from time to time.
• We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our website or through SMS.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this SMS Policy, please contact us at:

Embrace Church of San Antonio
4515 Fredericksburg Rd, Suite 8
San Antonio, TX 78201
O:  210.647.6053
Admin@EmbraceChurchSA.org