SMS & Text Messaging Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 1, 2026

This SMS & Text Messaging Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how Peace Lutheran Church ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects information related to text messaging communications. This Policy applies specifically to text messages sent and received through our phone and messaging systems, including our VoIP and SMS services provided by RingCentral.

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

1. Purpose of Text Messaging

We use text messaging to communicate with our members for purposes such as:

  • Important announcements and reminders

  • Service-related updates

  • Event notifications

  • Administrative or operational messages

  • Other relevant information related to your relationship with Peace Lutheran Church

Text messaging is not used for high-volume marketing or advertising unless explicitly stated and consented to.

2. Opt-In Consent

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

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

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

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

3. Opt-Out and Help

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

  • Replying STOP to any text message you receive from us

After opting out, you will no longer receive text messages unless you re-enroll. For help, you may reply HELP or contact us directly at:

  • Phone: 715-834-2486

  • Email: communication@mypeacechurch.com

4. Information We Collect

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

  • Your mobile phone number

  • Message content you send or receive

  • Date and time of messages

  • Delivery status and interaction data

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information through text messaging unless you voluntarily provide it.

5. How We Use Your Information

Information collected through text messaging is used to:

  • Communicate with you as requested or permitted

  • Provide timely and relevant information

  • Maintain records of communications

  • Improve our services and communication processes

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

6. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

We use RingCentral and related service providers to deliver our VoIP and SMS communications. These providers may process data on our behalf solely for the purpose of delivering messages and maintaining system functionality.

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

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. While no system can be guaranteed 100% secure, we strive to use commercially acceptable measures to safeguard your information.

8. Message Content Disclaimer

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

9. Record Retention

Text message communications may be retained in accordance with our internal record-retention policies and applicable legal requirements.

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. Continued participation in our text messaging services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this SMS & Text Messaging Privacy Policy or our communication practices, please contact us:

Peace Lutheran Church
Address: 501 E. Fillmore Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54701
Phone: 715-834-2486
Email: communication@mypeacechurch.com

This policy is intended to meet general SMS compliance requirements, including those associated with RingCentral and U.S. telecommunications regulations, and should be reviewed by legal counsel prior to publication.