Privacy Information and Settings
Your information is your information.
You have complete control over who can see your contact and personal information.
Contact information is never public or searchable on the Internet. Any information you elect to make visible to your church family is always protected behind a login.
Authorized staff will always have access to your profile information.
You and certain authorized staff may update your profile information. In some cases, your group leader may update your contact information if you have made it visible to group leaders.
For safety reasons, sharing contact and personal information for children under 18 is limited.
Parents determine whether or not to display their child’s name in the church directory.
Children under 13 may not participate and will not be able to sign in.
What People May See
By default, the viewing of your contact and personal information is limited to members of groups you are in, group leaders, and staff members. If you choose to, however, you can make your information visible to the entire church. But if you prefer to be more private, you can customize how people see specific information.
Contact Information: Name, Address, Phones, and Email.
Personal Information: Marital Status, Family Position, and Member Status, but you also have the option of sharing your birthday, gender, allergy information, and skills with people in your church.
If you are a group leader or hosting an event, certain contact information may be visible regardless of the settings you choose.
Privacy Settings
Everyone—Like a church directory listing, everyone in our church will be able to see whatever profile information is marked as visible to everyone.
My Groups + Group Leaders + Church Staff—This setting means information will only be shared with the people you are involved with at church. This is the default setting.
Group Leaders + Church Staff—Use this setting if you want to keep some profile information hidden from anyone who is not a group leader or on staff.
Church Staff Only—This setting effectively removes you from the church directory. Your information will only be available to authorized church staff.
Custom Privacy—Choose different privacy levels for specific contact fields and personal information. You can do this in two places: when you edit your profile information or when you manage your privacy settings.
Family Privacy—A family member with a primary position such as “Head” or “Spouse” can change privacy settings for other family members and opt family members into the church directory.
Birthdays are required for children (as a means to prohibit access), but it’s up to you if you want to share the birth date with your church family.
Our Privacy Policy
1. Data Collection:
Our organization diligently collects personal information, including but not limited to name, email address, and phone number, upon registration for our comprehensive range of services. Additionally, we may gather detailed usage data and specific device information to enhance and optimize our service offerings, ensuring a tailored and efficient user experience.
2. Data Usage:
The information provided is meticulously utilized to deliver and continuously improve our services, tailor your experience to your unique preferences and needs, and communicate pertinent updates or promotional offers that may be of interest to you. This data-driven approach allows us to provide a more personalized and relevant service to our valued users.
Mobile information will not be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties
3. User Rights:
You are entitled to access, rectify, or delete your personal data at any time. To exercise these fundamental rights, please contact our dedicated privacy team through the appropriate channels provided. We are committed to responding promptly and efficiently to all user requests regarding their personal data.
4. Opt-In and Opt-Out:
You retain the option to opt-in or opt-out of marketing communications at any time via your account settings or by directly contacting our support team. We respect your preferences and will promptly update your communication settings according to your wishes.
5. Contact Information:
For any privacy-related inquiries or concerns, please do not hesitate to email our dedicated privacy team at admin@epiphanyec.org or call at (703) 466-5200. Our knowledgeable staff is available to assist you with any questions or issues you may have regarding your personal data and privacy.
7. Policy Updates:
We will inform you of any substantial changes to this policy through email or our official website. It is recommended that you periodically review this policy to stay informed about how we protect your personal information and respect your privacy rights.
SMS Terms & Conditions
1. SMS Consent Communication
The information (Phone Numbers) obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
2. Types of SMS Communications
If you have consented to receive text messages from Epiphany Episcopal Church, you may receive messages related to the following specific examples:
Worship information
Upcoming Events
Giving Updates
3. Message Frequency
Message frequency may vary. You may receive up to 5 SMS messages per week regarding church communications.
4. Potential Fees for SMS Messaging
Please note that standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.
5. Opt-In Method
You may opt in to receive SMS messages from Epiphany Episcopal Church in the following ways:
By submitting an online form
By providing verbal consent during a telephone call or in-person meeting.
6. Opt-Out Method:
You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To do so, simply reply "STOP" to any SMS message you receive. Alternatively, you can contact us directly to request removal from our messaging list.
7. Help:
Help: If you are experiencing any issues, you can reply with the keyword HELP. Or, you can get help directly from us at (703) 466-5200.
8. Standard Messaging Disclosures:
Message and data rates may apply.
Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
You can opt out at any time by texting "STOP."
For assistance, text "HELP" or visit our Privacy policy and Terms and conditions pages.
Message frequency may vary