Terms and conditions

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  • SMS Terms of Service

    By opting in to the Hope International Church and Ministries – Dallas (“we,” “our,” “the Church”) text messaging program, you agree to the following terms:

    1. Program Description

    Our SMS program delivers messages related to church news, ministry updates, spiritual encouragement, event reminders, volunteer notifications, and other community-related communications.

    2. Consent & Opt-In

    By providing your mobile number and checking the opt-in box or texting our designated keyword, you consent to receive recurring automated text messages from the Church.
    Consent is not a condition of purchase or participation in ministry activities.

    3. Message Frequency

    Message frequency may vary depending on ministry events and communication needs.

    4. Fees

    Standard message and data rates from your mobile carrier may apply.

    5. Opt-Out Instructions

    You may unsubscribe at any time by replying STOP.
    You will receive a final message confirming that you have been unsubscribed.

    6. Help Instructions

    For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at:
    [insert church email] or [insert church phone number].

    7. Supported Carriers

    Message delivery is subject to carrier availability and network conditions.
    Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

    8. User Responsibilities

    You must be at least 13 years old to participate, and you agree to provide accurate contact information.
    You are responsible for notifying us if your number changes.

    9. Changes to Terms

    We may update these SMS Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on our website and are effective immediately.

 

SMS Privacy Policy

Hope International Church and Ministries – Dallas (“we,” “our,” “the Church”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This SMS Privacy Policy explains how we collect and use your information when you participate in our text messaging program.

1. Information We Collect

When you opt in to receive SMS messages, we may collect:

  • Your mobile phone number

  • Your name (if provided)

  • Message interactions (e.g., STOP, HELP commands)

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used solely to:

  • Deliver church-related SMS communications

  • Manage subscription preferences

  • Provide support when you request HELP

  • Maintain compliance with carrier and legal requirements

3. Sharing of Information

We may share your information only with:

  • Our SMS service provider (for message delivery)

  • Legal authorities if required by law

We do not share your information with advertisers or external marketing agencies.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your data from unauthorized access.

5. Opt-Out Rights

You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP.
After opting out, you will no longer receive SMS messages unless you opt in again.

6. Data Retention

We retain SMS contact information only as long as necessary for ministry communication or as required by law or carrier policies.

7. Your Choices

You may update or request deletion of your information by contacting us at:
[insert church email or contact page URL]

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this SMS Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website.

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