Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Contact information — name, email address, phone number, and message content when you submit a contact, prayer request, or volunteer form.
• SMS/Text opt-in — if you opt in to receive text messages from us, we collect your mobile phone number.
• Event registrations — name and contact details submitted for church events.

We do not collect payment information directly. Giving is handled through a third-party service (myegiving.com) with its own privacy practices.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your questions, prayer requests, and volunteer inquiries.
• Send you text messages if you have opted in — including ministry updates, event reminders, and church communications (see Section 3 below).
• Connect you with church staff, ministries, or pastoral care.
• Improve the functionality and content of our website.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes. We do not share your information with marketers.

3. SMS / Text Messaging

If you provide your phone number through one of our forms and indicate your consent, you may receive text messages from Tri-County Christian Center. By opting in, you consent to receive recurring automated text messages. Consent is not required to attend our church or participate in any ministry.

• Message types: Event reminders, ministry updates, prayer follow-ups, service cancellations, and responses to your inquiries.
• Message frequency: Varies — typically a few messages per month.
• Rates: Message and data rates may apply.
• To opt out: Reply STOP to any message at any time. You will receive one confirmation and no further texts.
• For help: Reply HELP or contact us at emailus@tcccdp.org.

Mobile information, including phone numbers collected for SMS communications, will not be sold, shared, or disclosed to third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

4. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party service providers to operate our website and communicate with you. Information you submit through our forms may be stored and processed by these providers solely to fulfill the purpose for which it was submitted. We do not authorize any third-party provider to use your information for their own marketing purposes.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses minimal, privacy-respecting analytics that do not place tracking cookies on your device. We do not run advertising trackers or behavioral remarketing pixels.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as needed to serve you or fulfill the purpose for which it was collected. If you would like your information removed from our records, please contact us at the information below.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can remove it.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your information.
• Opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP.
• Contact us with any privacy concern.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.

10. Contact Us

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