Privacy Policy

At RCCG Cornerstone Church, Austin, TX, we are deeply committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information you entrust to us. This statement outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of your data, ensuring transparency and building trust within our community.

1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy:

We value you and your privacy as paramount. The information you provide to us is essential for our ability to communicate with you effectively, nurture our spiritual community, and fulfill our church’s mission. We handle your data with the utmost care, respect, and confidentiality.

2. Information We Collect:

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with the church. This may include, but is not limited to:

• Contact Information: Such as your name, address, phone number, email address.
• Demographic Information: Such as age range or gender (if voluntarily provided).
• Communication Preferences: How you prefer to receive information from us.
• Mobile Opt-in Data: Information related to your consent for mobile communications (e.g., SMS/text messages).

3. How We Use Your Information:

The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:

• Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, event invitations, prayer requests, and other relevant church-related information.
• Pastoral Care: To provide support, outreach, and maintain a connection with our congregants.
• Church Operations: For administrative purposes, such as managing church directories, volunteer schedules, and internal record-keeping.
• Service Improvement: To understand the needs of our congregation and enhance our ministries and services.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties:

We unequivocally state that RCCG Cornerstone Church, Austin, TX does not sell, rent, or share any of your personal data, including mobile opt-in data, with third parties for their marketing, promotional, or commercial purposes. Your data is used exclusively for internal church operations and communication with you.

We may use reputable third-party service providers to assist us with specific functions (e.g., email communication platforms, online giving processors). In such cases, we only share the minimum necessary information required for them to perform their designated services, and we ensure they are contractually obligated to protect your data with the same level of care as we do.

5. Data Security:

We implement reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While no system is 100% secure, we strive to maintain robust security protocols to safeguard your data.

6. Your Choices and Rights:

You have the right to:

• Opt-out: You can opt-out of receiving communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in our emails or by contacting us directly.
• Access and Correction: Request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections to any inaccuracies.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent for certain data processing activities where consent is the basis for processing.

7. Changes to This Privacy Statement:

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this statement periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated through our website or other appropriate channels.

8. Contact Us:

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or our data practices, please contact us at:

• Email: info@cornerstoneatx.org
• Phone: (512) 582 0034
• Mailing Address: RCCG Cornerstone Church, 9309 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754