Privacy Policy for Haven Church Renton
1. Our Commitment to Stewardship
At Haven, we believe that your personal data is an extension of your personhood. We do not view your contact information as a marketing asset, but as a sacred trust.
2. Information We Collect
We only collect information that you voluntarily provide to stay connected with the Haven community, typically consisting of:
Contact Details: Your name, email address, and mobile phone number.
Preferences: Your specific interests in church and faith related activities.
Engagement Data: Whether you opened an email or clicked a link, which helps us ensure our content remains relevant.
3. Purpose of Communication
We use text and email updates to:
Coordinate discipleship opportunities.
Share updates on church growth.
Provide spiritual resources and event invitations.
4. SMS-Specific Policy
In alignment with ethical communication standards:
Explicit Opt-In: You will only receive texts if you have clearly "opted in" via a physical sign-up, digital form, or keyword.
Zero Pressure: We limit text updates to essential community alerts and high-priority news.
Frequency: Message frequency varies but is designed to be purposeful, not persistent.
Message and data rates may apply. Check with your carrier for details.
Reply HELP for more information or assistance with our mobile communications.
5. Data Sovereignty & Security
No Third-Party Sharing: Your information is never sold, rented, or shared with outside organizations or commercial partners.
Security: We use industry-standard encryption to protect your data from unauthorized access.
6. Your Control (Opt-Out)
You have absolute control over how and when we contact you:
Email: Click the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email.
SMS: Reply STOP to any text message to be removed immediately from our mobile list.
Data Deletion: You may request that we permanently delete your records at any time by contacting our stewardship team.
7. Changes to This Policy
As Haven grows, our methods may evolve, but our principles will not. Any significant changes to this policy will be communicated clearly via our primary channels before taking effect.