Privacy Policy

Effective date: March 2026

At Faith Lutheran Church, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices.

1. Information We Collect

When you submit a form or provide us with your contact information, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address (if provided)

  • Communication preferences

  • Any additional information you choose to share

2. Consent to Contact (Opt-In)

By providing your contact information, you are opting in to receive communications from us.
We may use the information you provide to contact you by email and/or text message for updates, announcements, and ministry-related communication.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Share news, events, and opportunities

  • Respond to questions or requests

  • Provide pastoral care and ministry updates

  • Improve our communications

4. Text and Email Communications

  • Message frequency may vary

  • Standard message and data rates may apply for texts

  • You may opt out at any time

    • Click “unsubscribe” in emails

    • Reply STOP to text messages

5. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to safeguard your information and limit access to authorized staff and volunteers who need it for communication purposes.

For individuals who are members or regular attendees of the congregation, basic contact information may be included in a church directory. This directory is intended to support community connection and care. Directory information may be shared with other church members upon request and is not intended for public or commercial use.

6. Sharing of Information

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

No personal information will 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.

We may share limited information with trusted service providers (such as email or messaging platforms) solely to facilitate communications.

7. Your Choices

You may request to:

  • Update or correct your information

  • Change your communication preferences

  • Have your information removed from our records

Contact us at:
Welcomehome@faithshelton.org | (360)426-8611

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The most current version will always be posted here with the effective date.