St. Paul Catholic Church SMS Texting Privacy Policy

St. Paul Catholic Church SMS Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [02/27/2025]
Last Updated: [03/18/2025]

St. Paul Catholic Church ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency regarding the collection and use of personal information through our SMS communications. This SMS Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you opt-in to receive SMS notifications from St. Paul Catholic Church.

For our full Privacy Policy, please visit: https://www.saintpaulaustin.org/privacy-policy



1. Information We Collect

When parishioner’s opt-in to receive SMS communications from St. Paul Catholic Church, we may collect:

  • Full Name
  • Mobile Phone Number
  • Opt-In Consent Confirmation
  • Communication Preferences

If you provide additional details through our website or other church-related forms, we may also collect:

  • Email Address
  • Mailing Address (if applicable)
  • Event Preferences or Service Requests



2. How We Use Your Information

St. Paul Catholic Church uses your mobile information solely for the following purposes:

  • To send church-related notifications, including but not limited to:
  • Church closure alerts
  • Room reservation confirmations
  • Baptism appointment reminders
  • Worship service notifications
  • Volunteer opportunities and event updates
  • To provide assistance or respond to inquiries related to church services, events, and sacraments.
  • To ensure compliance with 10DLC SMS regulations and legal obligations.

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



3. SMS Communication Details

By opting into SMS messages from St. Paul Catholic Church, you agree to receive periodic text notifications.

  • Message frequency varies based on church operations, scheduled events, and your communication preferences.
  • Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier plan.
  • You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message.
  • For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at:
    📧 Email: office@saintpaulaustin.org
    📞 Phone: (512) 280-4460
    🌐 Website:     https://www.saintpaulaustin.org



4. How We Protect Your Information

St. Paul Catholic Church takes reasonable security measures to protect parishioner data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to maintain security, no electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

If you believe your personal information has been compromised, please contact us immediately at office@saintpaulaustin.org.



5. Opt-Out & Data Removal

Parishioners may opt out of SMS communications at any time by:

  • Replying STOP to any SMS message received.
  • Contacting us directly at (512) 280-4460 or via email at office@saintpaulaustin.org.

Upon opting out, you will receive a confirmation message stating that you will no longer receive SMS notifications from St. Paul Catholic Church. Your number will be removed from our SMS list.



6. How to Update Your Information

To update your mobile number, communication preferences, or opt back into SMS notifications, please visit: https://www.saintpaulaustin.org/parish-registration or call (512) 280-4460.



7. Changes to This SMS Privacy Policy

St. Paul Catholic Church reserves the right to update this SMS Privacy Policy as necessary. Any changes will be reflected with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. If significant updates are made, we will notify parishioners through our website or SMS communications.



8. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this SMS Privacy Policy, please contact us:

📧 Email: office@saintpaulaustin.org
📞 Phone: (512) 280-4460
🌐 Website: https://www.saintpaulaustin.org
📍 Address: [10000 David Moore Dr., Austin TX 78748]