Palominas Chapel Church of God - SMS Opt-In Process

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Contact Collection Methods:

Contact information (including mobile phone numbers) is collected when individuals:

• Meet us at church events, youth outreach activities, or community gatherings

• Join or inquire through our church website at [your website URL]

• Register through our Church Trac management system

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First Contact Opt-In Process:

When someone provides their phone number through any of the above methods, they receive an initial SMS message from our toll-free number. This first message includes our automatic opt-in confirmation:

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"Thanks for connecting! All messages are archived for your protection and accountability with church leadership. Please contact Pastor Nathan with any questions. Reply STOP to opt-out anytime."

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By receiving this message, individuals are informed of:

• How to opt-out (reply STOP)

• That messages are recorded for accountability

• How to contact church leadership with questions​

 

Message Types: Church service announcements, youth group events, ministry updates, fellowship activities (including our annual Arizona Meeting), and pastoral communications.

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Message Archiving: All SMS communications sent through this toll-free number are archived and maintained through our Church Trac system for accountability, transparency with church leadership, and compliance purposes.

Parental Consent: For youth participants under 18, parental permission is obtained before initial contact.