Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: June 7, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to The River Church. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with us through SMS, online forms, our website, or in person.

2. Information We Collect

  • Your name
  • Your phone number
  • Your email address
  • Your address and contact information
  • Message content and communication preferences
  • Attendance records and event registration details
  • Membership or pastoral care information (if applicable)

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Responding to inquiries and prayer requests
  • Coordinating rides and providing church updates
  • Sending SMS messages regarding church services, events, and pastoral support
  • Maintaining accurate records of attendance and membership
  • Complying with legal obligations

4. SMS Communications

By providing your phone number and opting in, you consent to receive SMS messages from The River Church. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
You can opt out at any time by replying STOP. For help, reply HELP or contact us at therivercoshocton@gmail.com.

5. How We Obtain Consent

  • Via opt-in form on our website
  • Through event registration or volunteer forms
  • When you initiate communication by texting our number

6. Data Sharing and Protection

  • We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing.
  • We may disclose data if legally required or necessary to protect our rights.
  • All data is stored securely using standard industry protection measures.

7. Your Rights

  • You may request access to the data we have about you
  • You can ask us to correct or delete your information
  • You may opt out of SMS communication at any time

8. Carrier Compliance Disclosures

Mobile Information Sharing
Mobile information (including phone numbers and SMS consent) will not be shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes under any circumstances.

Data Transfer to External Organizations
We do not sell, rent, share, or transfer your personal information to any external organizations under any circumstances, even with your consent. Data will not be disclosed to any third party for any reason.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with a new effective date.

10. Contact Us

The River Church
📍 Coshocton, OH
📞 (740) 240-2080
📧 therivercoshocton@gmail.com
🌐 https://therivercoshocton.com

By using our services or opting in to receive SMS messages, you agree to this Privacy Policy.