Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 6, 2026

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with Glen Daniel Worship Center, including through our text messaging program, website, or forms:

Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily

This may include:

• Name
• Phone number
• Email address
• Mailing address
• Information submitted through membership forms, event registrations, or contact forms

Information Collected Through Text Messaging

If you opt in to receive text messages from GDWC, we may collect:

• Your mobile phone number
• Records of messages sent to and from our church messaging system
• Your opt-in and opt-out status

We only collect information that is necessary to communicate with you and support our ministry activities.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To send you church announcements, service reminders, event updates, and ministry-related messages (if you have opted in)
• To respond to inquiries or prayer requests
• To keep church records for members and attendees
• To improve communication and ministry outreach
• To comply with legal or administrative requirements

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. Text Messaging and Mobile Information

If you opt in to receive text messages from Glen Daniel Worship Center:

• You may receive messages such as announcements, event reminders, and important updates
• Message frequency may vary
• Message and data rates may apply (as determined by your mobile carrier)
• You may opt out at any time by replying STOP
• You may request assistance at any time by replying HELP

Mobile phone numbers collected for texting purposes are used only for church-related messaging and will not be shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

4. Information Sharing and Third Parties

We do not share your personal information with third parties for marketing, advertising, or promotional purposes.

We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• With trusted service providers that help us operate our website or messaging services (such as Twilio), strictly for operational purposes
• When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• To protect the rights, safety, or property of Glen Daniel Worship Center or others

Any service providers we work with are required to protect your information and use it only for the purpose for which it was shared.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. While no system is completely secure, we use industry-standard practices to safeguard your data.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Request what personal information we have about you
• Ask us to update or correct your information
• Request removal from our contact lists
• Opt out of text messaging at any time by replying STOP

To make a request regarding your personal information, you may contact us using the information below.

7. Children's Privacy

Glen Daniel Worship Center does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we learn that we have collected such information without proper consent, we will take steps to delete it.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: