Effective Date: 01/01/2025

At Springs Lighthouse, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you subscribe to our text messaging services.

1. Data Collection
When you opt in to receive text messages from Springs Lighthouse, we collect the following information:

• Mobile Phone Number – Required to send text messages.
• Opt-In/Consent Records – Documenting your agreement to receive messages.
• Message Interactions – Including responses to messages (such as STOP or HELP).
• Communication Preferences – If provided, such as preferred message types or frequency.

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as credit card details, social security numbers, or location tracking data.

2. Data Usage
The information collected is used for the following purposes:

• To send church updates, event reminders, prayer requests, and volunteer opportunities.
• To respond to requests for assistance (e.g., when you reply HELP).
• To manage opt-in/opt-out preferences and maintain accurate communication records.
• To improve our messaging service based on engagement and feedback.

We will never use your data for marketing purposes outside of Springs Lighthouse communications, nor will we sell or rent your information to third parties.


3. Data Protection & Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement measures to protect it, including:

• Restricted Access: Only authorized personnel managing our text messaging service have access to your data.
• Secure Storage: Data is stored in secure systems that meet industry security standards.
• No Unauthorized Sharing: We do not share your mobile number or related information with any third parties, except as required by law or with your explicit consent.

4. Opt-Out & Data Deletion
You can unsubscribe from our text messaging service at any time by replying STOP to any message. Upon opting out, we will remove your number from our active messaging list.
If you wish to request the deletion of your data, please contact us at:
Email: info@springslighthouse.org
 Phone: 719-661-8580

5. Changes to This Privacy Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted with an updated effective date. Continued use of our text messaging services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

By opting in to our text messaging service, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Statement.