1. Our Commitment to Privacy

Oaks Church respects your privacy and complies with:

• Federal privacy standards

• Texas consumer protection laws

• Telecommunications compliance regulations

2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Donation details

• Event registration information

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Automatically Collected Information

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Website usage analytics

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3. How We Use Information
We use information to:

• Communicate about Oaks Church services, ministries, events, and fundraising campaigns.

• Send SMS messages (if opted in)

• Process donations

• Maintain ministry records

• Improve website functionality

• Comply with legal obligations

4. SMS and Mobile Data Privacy
If you opt in to receive SMS messages:

• We use your mobile number solely for church communications.

• Message frequency varies.

• Message and data rates may apply.

• You may opt out at any time by replying STOP.

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No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
Mobile information will not be sold, rented, or transferred for commercial marketing.
We may share mobile data only with service providers strictly for message delivery purposes.

5. Information Sharing
We may share personal information only:

• With secure third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, SMS platforms)

• When required by law

• To protect the safety and rights of the Church and its members

All service providers are contractually obligated to safeguard information.

6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards consistent with industry standards. However, no internet transmission is guaranteed to be fully secure.

7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:

• Ministry operations

• Legal compliance

• Recordkeeping requirements

8. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent, consistent with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

9. Texas Residents’ Rights
Under Texas law, individuals may request:

• Access to their personal information that we hold

• Correction of inaccurate information

• Clarification on how data is used

To submit a request, contact us at: info@oaks.church.

10. Third-Party Services
Online donations and SMS services may be processed through third-party vendors. Their privacy policies govern their independent practices.

11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Information
Oaks Church
777 South Interstate 35 East, Red Oak, Texas 75154
info@oaks.church
(214) 376-8208