PRIVACY POLICY

Rockwall Friendship Baptist Church Privacy Policy Notice 

At Rockwall Friendship Baptist Church (“we,” “us,” “our”), we are committed to protecting the privacy of our members and visitors. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect personal information that we receive from individuals who interact with us in person, online, or through other means.

Information We Collect
We collect personal information from individuals who voluntarily provide it to us. Depending on the nature of your interaction with us, this information may include the following: names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, other contact information, and payment information. We may also collect information about your church attendance, participation in events or programs, and financial contributions.

We may collect this information through various means, including:
  • Information you provide on forms or applications, whether online or in paper form
  • Information you provide during in-person interactions, such as during worship services or events
  • Information you provide through our website or social media platforms
  • Information we receive from third-party sources, such as payment processors or other organizations with which we partner

Use of Personal Information
We use personal information to communicate with individuals, to provide services and programs, and to support the mission of our church. This may include:
  • Sending newsletters and other communications
  • Contacting individuals about events, programs, and volunteer opportunities
  • Processing financial contributions and sending tax receipts
  • Providing pastoral care and support
  • Meeting legal and regulatory requirements

We may also use personal information to analyze and improve our programs and services, to conduct research, and to understand how individuals interact with our church.

Protection of Personal Information
We take appropriate measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. We use administrative, physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect personal information, and to limit access to personal information.  Despite our efforts to safeguard personal information, we cannot guarantee that our security measures will prevent third-party hackers, cybercriminals, or other unauthorized third-parties from illegally obtaining your personal information.

Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties. We may disclose personal information to third parties in the following circumstances:
  • To service providers who assist us in providing services and programs, such as payment processors or email providers
  • To government or regulatory authorities as required by law
  • To other organizations with which we partner, such as for joint programs or events
  • To protect the safety and security of individuals, such as in response to a subpoena or court order

Privacy of Children
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18 years of age.  If we learn that personal information of a child under 18 years of age has been collected, we will attempt to delete the information as soon as possible. If you become aware of any data we may have collected from a child under age 18, please contact us at info@rockwallfbc.org.

Cookies and Other Technologies
Our Website may use “cookies.” Most Web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually disable cookies by setting your browser to reject or remove cookies. Certain features of our website may not be available once cookies are disabled.

Our website is not presently configured to respond to DNT or “do not track” signals from web browsers or mobile devices.

Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website and other communications may include links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites or services. We encourage individuals to review the privacy policies of these third-party websites and services before providing any personal information.

Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify individuals of any material changes to this policy by posting a notice on our website or by other means as appropriate.

Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at info@rockwallfbc.org.

This privacy policy was last updated December 18, 2023.