Palominas Chapel Church of God - SMS Opt-In Process
Contact Collection Methods:
Contact information (including mobile phone numbers) is collected when individuals:
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Meet us at church events, youth outreach activities, or community gatherings
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Join or inquire through our church website at [your website URL]
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Register through our Church Trac management system
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:
"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."
By receiving this message, individuals are informed of:
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How to opt-out (reply STOP)
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That messages are recorded for accountability
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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.
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.