1. Introduction
Bible Tabernacle of North Carolina (“Bible Tabernacle,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you participate in our SMS messaging program known as Bible Tabernacle Connect.
By opting into or using our SMS messaging program, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
When you opt into our text messaging program, we may collect the following information:
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Your mobile phone number
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Your name (if voluntarily provided)
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Message interaction data such as delivery confirmations and response history
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Any information you voluntarily provide through SMS or MMS messages (including text, photos, or other media)
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information through our SMS messaging program.
3. How We Use Your Information
Information collected through the SMS messaging program may be used to:
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Send church announcements
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Provide service updates and event reminders
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Distribute ministry-related communications
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Share prayer request notifications or updates
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Respond to messages or inquiries sent to the church
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Manage subscriber preferences and messaging program administration
Your information is used solely for church communication purposes and program management.
4. Sharing of Information
Bible Tabernacle of North Carolina does not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Your information may be shared only with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our communication systems. These providers may include SMS delivery platforms, messaging infrastructure providers, and technical service providers required to deliver and manage the messaging program.
These providers are authorized to use your information only for the purpose of delivering SMS communications on our behalf.
5. Message Frequency
Message frequency varies depending on church communications, announcements, events, and ministry updates.
6. Message and Data Rates
Message and data rates may apply depending on your wireless carrier and mobile service plan.
Charges for SMS or MMS messaging are determined by your wireless provider. Bible Tabernacle of North Carolina is not responsible for carrier charges related to messaging services.
Wireless carriers are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages.
7. Opt-Out Instructions
You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying:
STOP
to any message received through the Bible Tabernacle Connect messaging program.
After submitting the STOP request, you may receive a final confirmation message confirming that you have been unsubscribed from the messaging program.
8. Help Instructions
For assistance with the messaging program, reply:
HELP
to any message.
You may also contact us directly:
Email: info@midnightcry.org
Phone: 910-949-2131
Mailing Address:
Bible Tabernacle of North Carolina
7612 NC 22 Hwy.
Carthage, North Carolina
9. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Data Retention
We retain information collected through the messaging program only for as long as necessary to operate the messaging service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce program policies.
11. Changes to This Policy
Bible Tabernacle of North Carolina may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Your continued participation in the messaging program after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our messaging program, please contact us:
Bible Tabernacle of North Carolina
7612 NC 22 Hwy.
Carthage, North Carolina
Email: info@midnightcry.org
Phone: 910-949-2131
View our Consent Opt-In Page: https://midnightcry.org/consent-opt-in/
View our Terms and Conditions: https://midnightcry.org/terms-and-conditions/