At Southwest California Synod (“we,” “us,” “our”), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you opt-in to receive SMS/text messages from us.

Information We Collect

When you sign up for our SMS/texting services, we may collect the following information:

· Phone Number: Required to send you SMS/text messages.

· Name: Optional, but helps personalize our messages.

· Consent Records: To document your opt-in to our SMS/texting services.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

· Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.

· Improve our services and develop new features.

SMS Terms and Conditions

SMS/MMS Consent and Terms

By providing your mobile phone number to Southwest California Synod, you consent to receive periodic SMS or MMS messages from us. These messages may include important updates, information, exclusive offers, promotions tailored to your interests, and other communications related to our products and services.

Providing Your Telephone Number and Notification Obligations

You affirm that the mobile number you have provided to us is accurate and current. You represent that you are the authorized subscriber or owner of any telephone number you provide. If there are any changes to your contact information, including changes to your telephone numbers, you agree to notify us immediately by sending an email to support@socalsynod.org prior to the effect of the change.

Consent to Receive Automated Communications

By voluntarily providing your telephone number(s), you explicitly consent to receive recurring automated and not automated text messages from Southwest California Synod regarding our, services, offers, promotions, and your relationship with us. You acknowledge that consent to receive these messages is not a condition of purchase. Standard message and data rates may apply.

Opt-Out Instructions

To unsubscribe from our SMS/MMS messages at any time, you can text STOP, END, CANCEL, UNSUBSCRIBE, or QUIT in response to any message you receive from us. Additionally, you can send an email to support@socalsynod.org specifying that you wish to opt out of text messages. You agree to receive a final message confirming the opt-out.

Assistance/Help

For help, text “HELP” to the number from which you’re receiving messages or email support@socalsynod.org

Carrier Participation

Participating carriers in the United States include AT&T, T-Mobile®, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Boost, U.S. Cellular®, MetroPCS®, InterOp, Cellcom, C Spire Wireless, Cricket, Virgin Mobile, among others. Not all carriers may support our SMS/MMS service. T-Mobile is not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Data Collection and Use

In connection with this SMS service, we may collect your mobile phone number, carrier’s name, and the date, time, and content of your messages among other information you provide. This information may be used to contact you and to deliver the services you have requested from us.

Service Modifications and Termination

By subscribing or using the service, you acknowledge our right to modify or discontinue the service, with or without notice, at any time.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify Southwest California Synod against any claims, including privacy, tort, or others, arising from your voluntary provision of a telephone number not owned by you, failure to notify us of changes in your telephone number, or related to the Federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act or state law equivalents. You agree to defend and hold us harmless from any claims, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from such issues.

Participation Requirements

By participating in this Service, you affirm that you are at least eighteen (18) years of age, possess a wireless device capable of two-way messaging, are a customer of a participating wireless carrier, and have a text messaging service. Compatibility of cell phone models with the service, text messaging capabilities, and service availability may vary by carrier.

Miscellaneous

You warrant and represent that you possess all necessary rights, powers, and authority to agree to these terms and perform your obligations hereunder, and that doing so does not conflict with any other agreement to which you are bound. If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect. For questions or concerns, please contact Southwest California Synod at suppoert@socalsynod.org or by phone at (818) 507-9591.

While Southwest California Synod does not charge for text messages you receive, your mobile provider’s standard rates for text and data may apply. Contact your wireless provider for information about your text and data plan.

SMS Opt-In Agreement

Thank you for choosing to stay connected with Southwest California Synod through our SMS informational services. By opting into our SMS communications, you agree to receive text messages to your mobile device from Southwest California Synod.

Consent & Opt-In

By completing this form, providing your mobile number, and checking the box to accept SMS messages you consent to receive SMS from Southwest California Synod for informational purposes. Message frequency may vary, and messages are in compliance with CTIA guidelines.

Message and Brand Consistency

All communications you receive will be from Southwest California Synod.

Opt-Out Instructions

Customers can opt-out at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. Once Opted out, you will no longer receive SMS messages from Southwest California Synod.

Your personal information and phone number will not be shared or sold to third parties. Our Privacy Policy, available at ”SMS Privacy Policy”, provides detailed information on how we protect and handle your data.

Message & Data Rates

Please be aware that message and data rates may apply according to your mobile service plan.

Terms and Conditions

For full terms and conditions related to our SMS messaging service, please visit Terms and Conditions (provide link to Terms and Conditions on ”socalsynod.org”).

For questions or if you need assistance, please contact Southwest California Synod or contact person by email (support@socalsynod.org) or by phone (818-507-9591), alternatively, you can reply HELP to any message you receive from us.