Haymount United Methodist Church ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe online and offline environment for all members, visitors, and ministry participants. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide to us when you fill out connection cards, register for events, make donations, request prayer, or opt into our communications. This information may include:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Phone number

  • Donation/payment details

2. SMS Privacy Policy

Phone numbers are collected by Haymount United Methodist Church to send communications regarding Haymount United Methodist Church and our ministries to individuals who have opted in.

Haymount United Methodist Church does not sell phone numbers or share them with third parties for marketing purposes. Text messaging opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties. Phone numbers and messaging records are retained only as long as needed to provide the service and are deleted upon request.

You may withdraw consent at any time by replying STOP to any message. To request deletion of your information, contact Haymount United Methodist Church at [Insert Email Address] or [Insert Phone Number].

3. SMS Terms of Service

This is a brief description of the messages you can expect to receive from Haymount United Methodist Church if you opt in to texting services. You will receive text messages (SMS) at the mobile number you provide. These messages may vary depending on the interaction, and all are related to the ministries of Haymount United Methodist Church.

  • Message Frequency: Message frequency varies.

  • Rates: Message and data rates may apply.

  • Opt-out: You may unsubscribe at any time by replying STOP. Once we receive it, you will get a confirmation text letting you know you have been unsubscribed, and you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. To rejoin, just sign up again as you did the first time.

  • Help: For help, reply HELP or contact Haymount United Methodist Church at [Insert Phone Number].

  • Carrier Disclaimer: Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

4. How We Use General Information

We use the non-SMS personal information we collect to:

  • Manage church operations, events, and ministry programs.

  • Process tithes, offerings, and event registrations.

  • Send church updates, newsletters, and spiritual resources.

  • Respond to inquiries and prayer requests.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy. We do not sell, rent, or lease any personal information to third parties. We may only share information with trusted service providers (e.g., website hosts, database software, online payment processors) solely to assist us in operating our church and serving our community. These providers are obligated to keep your information confidential.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or wish to make updates to your contact preferences, please reach out to us:

  • Haymount United Methodist Church

  • Address: 1700 Fort Bragg Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303

  • Phone: 910-484-0181

  • Email: nicole.andre@haymountumc.com