Privacy Policy

Effective date: July 15, 2026

Third Baptist Church of West Frankfort, Illinois, also known as Third Baptist West Frankfort (“Third Baptist,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you when you use our website or participate in our text messaging program.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you contact us, participate in church activities, or communicate with us. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message.

If you join our text messaging program, we collect your mobile phone number, your opt-in and opt-out records, and information needed to send and manage messages, such as message delivery data and your replies.

Our website and hosting providers may also collect limited technical information automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, referring page, and pages visited. We use this information to operate, secure, and improve the website.

How We Use Information

We use information to:

Respond to questions and requests;
Communicate about church services, events, schedule changes, prayer needs, and devotional encouragement;
Operate and maintain our website and text messaging program;
Honor opt-in, opt-out, and help requests;
Protect our systems, users, and church community; and
Comply with applicable law.

Text Messaging Privacy

You may join the Third Baptist West Frankfort text messaging program only by texting START to 618-933-8228. By doing so, you agree to receive recurring informational text messages from Third Baptist West Frankfort, including church announcements, prayer updates, schedule changes, and devotional messages. Message frequency varies, up to 4 messages per month. Message and data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help or STOP to unsubscribe at any time. Consent is not a condition of making a purchase or donation, becoming a member, or participating in church activities.

We do not sell, rent, or share mobile phone numbers or text messaging opt-in information for marketing or promotional purposes. Mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information won’t be shared with any third parties.

We may use service providers acting on our behalf to deliver and support the messaging program. Those providers may process information only as needed to provide services to us and must protect it appropriately.

We do not sell personal information. We may disclose information other than text messaging opt-in data and consent:

To service providers that host or support our website and communications;
When required by law, legal process, or a valid government request;
To protect the rights, safety, and security of Third Baptist, our users, or others; or
With your direction or consent.

Data Retention and Security

We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, to maintain consent records, and to meet legal obligations. We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards, but no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure.

Your Choices

You may unsubscribe from text messages at any time by replying STOP. You may also ask us to review, correct, or delete personal information by emailing admin@thirdbaptist.net. We may retain information when required for legal, security, or recordkeeping purposes, including records needed to honor an opt-out request.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

Third Baptist Church
1100 W 6th St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
admin@thirdbaptist.net

For terms governing our website and text messaging program, see our Terms of Service.