Privacy Statement
Privacy Policy for A2P Verification
At First Congregational United Church of Christ, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with A2P (Application-to-Person) verification regulations. By interacting with our website or engaging with our messaging services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
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nformation We Collect
In order to provide communication services such as SMS and email updates, we collect the following personal information:
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Contact Information: Name, phone number, and email address.
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Verification Data: Information collected for authentication purposes, such as your phone number, to verify identity via A2P messaging services.
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Usage Data: Information about your interactions with our messages, including open rates and responses.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
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A2P Messaging: To send you important updates, alerts, and notifications related to church events, services, and community activities.
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Verification: To verify your identity and ensure the security of communications.
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Communication: To provide personalized and relevant information based on your preferences.
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Compliance: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements for messaging services.
Data Sharing and Security
We do not share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Your data is only shared with service providers who help facilitate our messaging services, and these providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
We implement robust security measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
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Correct: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Opt-Out: Opt-out of receiving communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our messages or by contacting us directly.
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Delete: Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and regulatory requirements.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to facilitate A2P messaging, which may collect or use your data in accordance with their privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies to understand how your data is handled.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us at:
First Congregational United Church of Christ
2100 S. Bates
217-546-7170
firstconuccspfil@gmail.com
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his policy was last updated on October 14, 2024.
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