SMS Privacy Policy

Southridge Church | Effective Date: August 6, 2026

Southridge Church ("Southridge," "we," "our," or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This SMS Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you subscribe to receive text messages from Southridge Church.

Information We Collect

When you opt in to receive SMS messages, we may collect:

  • Your mobile phone number

  • Your name (if provided)

  • Your ministry or event preferences

  • Records of your consent to receive SMS messages

  • Your responses to text messages (such as STOP or HELP)


How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Send church announcements and updates

  • Provide service reminders

  • Share event information and registration updates

  • Communicate volunteer schedules and ministry information

  • Send prayer and pastoral care updates (when applicable)

  • Respond to questions or requests you submit through SMS

  • Maintain records of your subscription preferences and opt-in status

SMS Consent

By providing your mobile phone number and opting in, you consent to receive recurring SMS messages from Southridge Church.
Message frequency may vary.
Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier.

Opting Out

You may unsubscribe from SMS communications at any time by replying: STOP

After opting out, you will receive one confirmation message and will no longer receive SMS messages unless you opt in again.

For assistance, reply: HELP

or contact us directly using the information below.

Sharing Your Information

Southridge Church respects your privacy.

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your mobile phone number or SMS consent with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.

We may share information only with trusted service providers who assist us in delivering SMS communications on our behalf. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may use it only to provide services for Southridge Church.

We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the safety, rights, or property of Southridge Church or others.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

While no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, we strive to protect your information using industry-standard practices.

Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide SMS communications, maintain records of your consent, comply with legal obligations, and support church operations.

Children's Privacy

Our SMS program is not intended for children under the age of 13 without parental or guardian consent where required by applicable law.

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 Effective Date.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our SMS communications, please contact:

Southridge Church
Website: https://sanjose.cc
Email: info@sanjose.cc
Phone: (408) 728-7471

SMS Disclosure

By opting in, you agree to receive recurring automated and non-automated text messages from Southridge Church.

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

Reply STOP to unsubscribe at any time.

Reply HELP for assistance.

View our SMS Terms of Service for more information.