SMS & Text Messaging Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 21, 2026

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At Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we value clear communication and your trust. This SMS & Text Messaging Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information related to text messaging communications.

This Policy applies specifically to text messages sent and received through our phone and messaging systems, including platforms such as ChMeetings and Zoom Phone.

By opting in to receive text messages from us, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Policy.

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1. Purpose of Text Messaging

We use text messaging to stay connected with our members, volunteers, and community. This may include:

• Important announcements and reminders

• Worship service updates

• Event and volunteer coordination

• Schedule changes or urgent notifications

• Other ministry-related communication

We do not use text messaging for high-volume marketing or promotional advertising.

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2. Opt-In Consent

You will only receive text messages from us if you have given your consent by:

• Providing your mobile phone number and agreeing to receive messages, or

• Opting in through a form, online system, or verbal or written agreement

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier.

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3. Opt-Out and Help

You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by:

• Replying STOP to any message you receive from us

After opting out, you will no longer receive text messages unless you choose to re-enroll.

For help, you may reply HELP or contact us directly:

• Phone: (920) 241-3931

• Email: office@oursaviorsdenmark.org

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4. Information We Collect

When you use our text messaging services, we may collect:

• Your mobile phone number

• Messages you send or receive

• Date and time of messages

• Delivery and interaction data

We encourage you not to share sensitive personal information through text messages.

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5. How We Use Your Information

We use information from text messaging to:

• Communicate with you as requested or permitted

• Share timely updates and important information

• Coordinate ministry activities and volunteers

• Maintain communication records

• Improve how we serve and communicate

We do not sell, rent, or trade your phone number or text messaging data.

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6. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services, including ChMeetings and Zoom Phone, to send and manage our text communications. These providers may process information on our behalf only as needed to deliver messages and maintain system functionality.

We do not share your text messaging data with third parties for marketing purposes.

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No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

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7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access or misuse. While no communication method is completely secure, we work to use appropriate safeguards.

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8. Message Content Disclaimer

Text messaging is not a fully secure form of communication. Please avoid sending confidential, financial, or highly sensitive information via text.

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9. Record Retention

Text message communications may be retained according to our internal record-keeping practices and applicable legal requirements.

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10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.

Your continued participation in our text messaging services after updates are posted means you accept the revised Policy.

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11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Policy or how we communicate, we’re glad to help:

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
435 Wisconsin Ave.
Denmark, WI 54208

Phone: (920) 241-3931
Email: office@oursaviorsdenmark.org

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This policy is intended to meet general SMS compliance requirements in the United States and should be reviewed by legal counsel prior to publication.