Faith Pointe Church – Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 10, 2025

Last Updated: June 10, 2025

1. Introduction

Faith Pointe Church (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, secure, and manage information in connection with our SMS program and broader ministry communications. 

2. Personal Information Collected

  • Identity: Name, mobile phone number, optionally email address if provided.

  • Message Content & Metadata: SMS interactions, timestamps, message status (sent/read), help/stop keywords.

3. Collection Methods

  • Online forms (e.g., “Connect Card” signup)

  • In-person consent cards

  • SMS opt-in keywords (e.g., texting “START”)

  • SMS replies and keywords (e.g., STOP, HELP)

4. Use of Information

We use your data to:

  • Send SMS for events, alerts, reminders, volunteer requests, spiritual encouragement

  • Provide support and respond to HELP requests

  • Analyze and improve communication effectiveness

  • Comply with legal/regulatory obligations including A2P/10DLC

5. Legal Basis & User Consent

Your explicit consent supports our legal basis for processing SMS-related data. You always have the right to withdraw that consent by texting STOP at any time. 

6. Data Sharing & Disclosure

Your data is strictly used by:

  • Faith Pointe Church

  • Our trusted SMS service provider (GHL), solely to send messages

    We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing. We may disclose data if required by law or to enforce our Terms.

7. Data Retention & Deletion

  • Retained as long as you remain subscribed

  • Upon opt-out, we keep minimal log records for legal compliance

  • You may request deletion anytime by contacting support; applicable records will be deleted, retained only if legally required



8. Security Safeguards

  • Stored on encrypted servers managed by GHL

  • Access limited to authorized personnel

  • Regular security audits and best practices in place

  • Note: While we employ strong safeguards, no system is completely secure

9. Minimors

Participation is allowed only for individuals 13+. For minors under 18, parental consent may be required.

10. Rights & Choices

  • Opt-out: Text “STOP” to unsubscribe; no more SMS received.

  • Help: Reply “HELP” for support, or contact via email/phone.

  • Access/Correct/Erase: Contact support to request access, correction, or deletion.

  • Changes to Policy: We’ll update this policy as needed, updating the “Last Updated” date and notifying by website notice or email. Continued SMS use implies acceptance of any changes.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our service is not designed for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from them.

12. Contact Us

For concerns about this Privacy Policy or SMS privacy matters, reach out:

FaithPointe Church

email: info@fpfellowship.org

 972-472-2790

908 Sycamore St. Waxahachie, TX 75165