Privacy Policy for View Church
Effective Date: May 27, 2025
View Church is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide to us, particularly in relation to our text messaging services.
Information Collection and Use
View Church collects personal information primarily through our "Connect Card" system, both in paper and online formats, and through optional text messaging opt-in methods. The information we collect is used solely for the purpose of communicating with you regarding View Church events, updates, service opportunities, and ministries.
Opt-In Methods for Text Messaging
We offer the following methods for you to opt-in to receive text messages from View Church:
Paper Connect Card: On our physical "Connect Card" available at View Church events, you may check a box labeled "I consent to receive text messages." By checking this box and submitting the card, you are providing your explicit consent to receive text messages from View Church.
Online Connect Card: On our digital "Connect Card" available at www.viewchurch.org, you may check the box stating "I consent to receive text messages" By checking this box and submitting the online form, you are providing your explicit consent to receive text messages from View Church.
Text Message Opt-In (Pending A2P-10DLC Board Approval): Once approved by the A2P-10DLC board, you will be able to opt-in to receive text messages by texting "START" or “SUBSCRIBE” to 8648062050. Sending this text message will serve as your explicit consent to receive text messages from View Church.
Opt-Out Methods for Text Messaging
You have the right to opt-out of receiving text messages from View Church at any time. We offer the following methods for you to opt-out:
Text "STOP" to 8648062050: You can opt-out of all future text messages from View Church by texting "STOP" to 8648062050. You will receive a confirmation message that you have been unsubscribed.
Do Not Check Opt-In Boxes: You can choose not to opt-in to text messages by simply not checking the "I consent to receive text messages" box on the paper Connect Card or on the online Connect Card.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
View Church will not sell, rent, or share your personal information, including your phone number, with any third parties for any reason. Your information is used exclusively by View Church for internal communication and ministry purposes.
Data Security
View Church takes reasonable measures to protect the personal information you provide to us from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
View Church reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on www.viewchurch.org. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the information provided on www.viewchurch.org.