Privacy Policy & Communication Terms
Last Updated: Draft 6 Jan 2026
1. Who We Are
riverside Chapel is a Christian & Missionary Alliance (C&MA) church committed to loving God, loving people, and serving our community. This policy explains how we collect, use, and steward personal information shared with us through digital communication and ministry engagement.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
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Name
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Phone number
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Email address
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Prayer requests or care needs
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Event registrations or form submissions
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Communication preferences
This information may be collected through our website, digital forms, connection cards, event sign-ups, email subscriptions, or text-message opt-ins.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for ministry related purposes, including to:
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Share church updates, events, and announcements
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Send reminders, devotionals, or prayer requests
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Respond to prayer requests or care needs
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Coordinate ministry involvement
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Provide pastoral care and support
riverside CHAPEL does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
4. Test Messaging (SMS) Terms & Conditions
By opting into test messaging from riverside CHAPEL, you consent to receive SMS messages related to church life, which may include event reminders, service updates, ministry communications, or prayer and encouragement messages.
Message Details
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Message frequency may vary
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Message and data rates may apply
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Consent is not a condition of participation
Opting Out
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Reply STOP to unsubscribe
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Rely HELP for assistance
Once you opt out, you will no longer receive SMS messages unless you choose to op in again.
5. Email Communications
If you subscribe to email communications, you may receive church news, ministry updates, and event information. You may unsubscribe at any time by using the link provided in each email.
6. Data Storage & Third-Party Services
riverside CHAPEL uses trusted third party platforms to manage church communications, registration and ministry coordination. These platforms may include services for text messaging, email communications and church management (such as but not limited to: Text in Church, Planning Center and Google Workspace).
Personal information is accessed only by authorized church staff and ministry leaders and is used solely for ministry-related purposes. We take reasonable steps to steward this information responsibly.
7. Confidentiality & Care
Prayer requests and care needs are treated with discretion. Information is shared only with appropriate ministry leaders when necessary to provide care, prayer, or support.
8. Children’s Privacy
riverside CHAPEL does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental or guardian consent and aligns to Safe Church practices.
9. Your Rights & Choices
You may request to:
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Access your information
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Withdraw consent for communications
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Request removal of your information
Requests can be made by contacting us using the information below.
10. Contact Information
riverside CHAPEL C&MA
500 West Front Street,
Florence, NJ 08518