Church Posting ("we," "us," or "our") operates Free Church Texting and Church Posting Blue. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information:
Name, email address, church name
Login credentials (passwords are encrypted)
Billing information (processed by Stripe; we don't store card numbers)
Messaging Data:
Contact information you upload (names, phone numbers, emails)
Message content and templates you create
Delivery status and engagement data
Opt-in/opt-out records
Technical Information:
IP addresses, browser type, device information
Usage logs and analytics data
Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
To provide and operate the Service
To process payments and manage subscriptions
To send transactional emails (welcome, password reset, etc.)
To provide customer support
To improve our products and develop new features
To comply with legal obligations
To protect against fraud and abuse
3. Information Sharing
We may share your information with:
Service Providers: Twilio, Telnyx (for SMS), Stripe (for payments), hosting providers, and analytics services
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
Encryption at rest and in transit (TLS/SSL)
Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
API credentials are encrypted before storage
Regular security audits and monitoring
Access controls and authentication requirements
No system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to protect your data using reasonable safeguards.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion:
Most data is deleted within 30 days
Some data may be retained for legal/compliance purposes (up to 7 years for financial records)
Aggregated, anonymized data may be retained indefinitely
7. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
Authentication and session management
Remembering your preferences
Analytics and performance monitoring
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or through the Service. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.