West Side Christian Church SMS Privacy Policy
West Side Christian Church ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This SMS Privacy Policy governs how we collect, use, and manage your mobile phone number and associated data when you opt-in to receive text messages from our ministry.
1. Information We Collect
When you explicitly opt-in to receive text messages from West Side Christian Church—whether via our digital Connection forms, physical connection cards, or event registrations—we collect your:
• Mobile phone number
• Opt-in confirmation, consent timestamp, and source details
• Text messaging history and interaction logs (such as HELP or STOP requests)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your mobile phone number strictly to provide the messaging service you requested. This includes sending recurring text messages regarding church updates, event notifications, and ministry alerts.
3. Mandatory Disclosures & User Rights
By opting into West Side Christian Church text messages, you acknowledge the following operational terms:
• Message frequency varies.
• Message and data rates may apply depending on your cellular plan.
• How to Opt-Out: You may discontinue receiving text messages from us at any time. To opt-out, simply reply STOP to any text message you receive from us. You will receive one final confirmation message, and no further messages will be sent.
• How to Get Help: For assistance or more information regarding our text messaging services, reply HELP to any text message you receive, or contact us directly using the information below.
4. Mobile Data Non-Sharing Policy
• No Third-Party Marketing: Mobile phone numbers and SMS opt-in consent will not be sold, rented, traded, or shared with any third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes under any circumstances.
• Shared Ministry Infrastructure: For operational efficiency, West Side Christian Church utilizes centralized contact databases that are accessible to our closely affiliated ministry partners (such as Springfield Christian School and Preschool). While your general profile—which includes your phone number—resides within this shared infrastructure for standard record-keeping, your SMS opt-in consent is strictly non-transferable.
• Service Providers: We share your mobile number strictly with necessary technical service providers (such as Twilio and our database software) acting as data processors to deliver our messages. These providers are legally bound to keep your information confidential and cannot use it for any other purpose.
5. Contacting Us
If you have questions regarding this SMS Privacy Policy or wish to update your contact preferences, please contact us at:
West Side Christian Church
2850 Cider Mill Lane
Springfield, IL 62702
United States of America
Email: webmaster@wschurch.org
Phone: 217-793-2800
Last Updated: June 24, 2026