Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 15, 2026
Effective: June 15, 2026
Family Church Van Alstyne ("we," "us," "our," or "the Church") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website (familychurchvanalstyne.com), contact us, or opt in to receive communications from us, including text (SMS) messages.
By using our website or providing us with your information, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
How We Collect Information
We collect information in the following ways:
Information you provide directly — such as your name, phone number, email address, and any details you submit through forms, event registrations, prayer requests, donations, or when you opt in to receive SMS messages.
Information collected automatically — when you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookies and Tracking below).
Information from communications — when you call, email, or text us, we may keep a record of that correspondence.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
Respond to your questions, requests, and prayer needs;
Send you information about church services, events, ministries, and announcements;
Process donations and registrations;
Send SMS/text messages to those who have opted in;
Improve our website and communications;
Comply with legal obligations.
SMS / Text Messaging Opt-In
When you opt in to receive text messages from Family Church Van Alstyne, you consent to receive recurring messages related to church updates, events, reminders, and ministry communications.
Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message. For help, reply HELP or contact us at jonathan@familychurchvanalstyne.com.
The following statements apply to all mobile and SMS data we collect:
Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties, except for aggregators and providers of the Text Message services.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, we work to protect your information using industry-standard practices.
Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand how visitors use our site. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent; however, some parts of the site may not function properly without them.
Children's Privacy
Our website and communications are not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
Your Choices
You may:
Opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP;
Unsubscribe from emails using the link provided in our messages;
Contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, contact us:
Van Alstyne Community Family Church DBA Family Church Van Alstyne
Email: jonathan@familychurchvanalstyne.com
Phone: +1 903-627-2726