Privacy Policy & SMS Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: March 4, 2025

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and share your personal information, as well as how we protect your data.

1. Information We Collect:

We collect the following types of personal information:

Personal Identification Information: This may include your name, email address, phone number, and other information necessary for providing our services.
Usage Data: We may collect information about your interaction with our website, such as IP address, device type, browser type, and browsing patterns.

2. How We Use Your Information:

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

To process your requests and provide services or support.
To communicate with you about updates, promotions, or other relevant information.
To improve the user experience on our website.

3. Sharing Your Information:

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Your personal information may be shared with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website and conducting our business, but they are obligated to keep your information confidential and only use it for the purpose of providing services to us.

4. SMS Terms & Conditions

SMS opt-in and phone numbers collected for SMS communication purposes will not be shared with any third party and affiliates for marketing purposes.
1- SMS Consent Communication:
The Phone Numbers obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
2- Types of SMS Communications:
If you have consented to receive text messages from Aldersgate Church, you may receive messages related to the following:
• Conversational messages
• Follow-up messages
• Changes to Worship Service Alerts
Example: "Due to inclemate weather, today’s worship services at Aldersgate Church are cancelled.” You can reply STOP to opt out of SMS messaging from Aldersgate Church at any time."
3- Message Frequency:
Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication. For example, you may receive up to 3 SMS messages per week related to your questions.
Example:
"Message frequency may vary. You may receive up to 3 SMS messages per week regarding Aldersgate Church."
4- Potential Fees for SMS Messaging:
Please note that standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.
5- Opt-In Method:
You may opt-in to receive SMS messages from Aldersgate by submitting an online form.
6- Opt-Out Method:
You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To do so, simply reply "STOP" to any SMS message you receive from Aldersgate Church. Alternatively, you can contact us at (717)854-4276 to request removal from our messaging list.
7- Help:
If you are experiencing any issues, you can reply with the keyword HELP. Or, you can get help directly from us by calling (717)854-4276.
Additional Options:
• If you do not wish to receive SMS messages, you can choose not to check the SMS consent box on our forms.
8- Standard Messaging Disclosures:
• Message and data rates may apply.
• You can opt out at any time by texting "STOP."
• For assistance, text "HELP" or visit our Privacy Policy & SMS Terms and Conditions pages.
• Message frequency may vary

5. Data Security:

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

6. Accessing Your Information:

You may access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal information at any time by emailing us at communications@aldersgateyork.com.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will indicate the effective date of the update.

8. Contact Us:

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

Aldersgate Church
397 Tyler Run Rd. | York, PA 17403
info@aldersgateyork.com
717-854-4276