Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 26, 2026
1. Introduction
FiveSixteen.church ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the security of your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, communicate with us, or use our services.
By accessing our website or using our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Contact us through our website
- Request a website review or consultation
- Schedule a meeting or conversation
- Subscribe to updates or communications
- Communicate with us by phone, email, or SMS
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Church or organization name
- Any information voluntarily submitted by you
Automatically Collected Information
When you access our website, we may automatically collect certain information including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Access times
- Pages viewed
- Referring website addresses
- General website usage data
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- Provide ministry and website-related services
- Schedule meetings or consultations
- Send service-related communications
- Send SMS or email notifications when requested or consented to
- Improve our website, systems, and services
- Monitor usage trends and website performance
- Maintain security and prevent misuse
- Comply with legal obligations
4. SMS Communications
If you provide your mobile phone number, you consent to receive SMS communications from FiveSixteen.church related to:
- Customer support
- Appointment scheduling
- Church or ministry communication
- Service updates
- Project coordination
- Requested information or follow-up communication
Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP. You may reply HELP for assistance.
SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.
5. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you, provided those parties agree to keep such information confidential.
These providers may include:
- Website hosting providers
- Email communication providers
- SMS and phone communication providers
- Analytics providers
- Cloud infrastructure providers
- AI and workflow automation platforms
We may also disclose information if required to do so by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect and defend our rights or property
- Prevent fraud or abuse
- Protect the safety of users or the public
6. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, tracking pixels, analytics tools, and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Understand visitor behavior
- Analyze website performance
- Enhance user experience
You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features of the website may not function properly.
8. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for business, operational, legal, or security purposes.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Your continued use of our website or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
FiveSixteen.church
Email: joe@fivesixteen.church