Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1/1/2025

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Ox Hill Baptist Church (also known as Ox Hill Baptist Church Corporation) is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, visitors, and community participants. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

• Contact information (e.g., name, email, phone number, mailing address)

• Event registrations and participation history

• Donations and giving records

• Communication preferences

• Any information voluntarily provided through forms, surveys, or interactions with our church

 

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for church-related purposes, including:

• Communicating about worship services, events, and ministry opportunities

• Providing pastoral care and support

• Processing donations and tax-related documentation

• Managing volunteer participation

• Sending SMS notifications (as per our SMS Terms & Conditions)

 

3. Commitment to Data Protection

Ox Hill Baptist Church is committed to safeguarding consumer data and will not share, sell, or distribute personal information to external organizations except in the following circumstances:

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to comply with a legal obligation.

• Service Provision: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers only as necessary to deliver essential church operations (e.g., donation processing, email or SMS communications). These providers are contractually obligated to maintain data confidentiality and security.
  Data Sharing: We affirm that your personal data, including mobile information, will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes under any circumstances.
   

4. Data Protection Measures

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement the following measures to protect it:

• Encryption: Sensitive data, including financial information, is encrypted both in transit and at rest to prevent unauthorized access.

• Access Controls: Access to personal data is strictly limited to authorized church staff and volunteers based on their role and responsibilities.

• Regular Audits: We conduct periodic security reviews to ensure compliance with best practices and update our safeguards accordingly.

 

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we have about you

• Update or correct your personal information

• Opt out of church communications at any time. To opt out of future communications, text STOP or UNSUBSCRIBE.

• Request the deletion of your data, subject to legal and operational requirements

 

6. Changes to This Policy

Ox Hill Baptist Church reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed. Any changes will be posted at oxhillbaptist.org/policy, and significant updates may be communicated via email or SMS.

 

7. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us at:
📧 info@oxhillbaptist.org
📞 (703) 378-5555