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SMS COMMUNICATIONS PRIVACY NOTICE

First Presbyterian Church respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

Information We Collect

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

• Your name

• Mobile phone number

• Communication preferences

• Appointment-related information

• Records of SMS communications

How We Use Your Information:

 

We use your information to:

• Send appointment reminders 

• Office Closures

 

SMS Consent

Your SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.

 

Sharing of Information

First Presbyterian Church does not sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number with third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share information with trusted service providers, including SMS delivery platforms such as Twilio, solely for the purpose of facilitating communications on our behalf and in accordance with applicable privacy and security requirements.

 

Data Security

First Presbyterian Church implements reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Opting Out

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message.

 

For assistance, contact our office directly.

First Presbyterian Church (Gerholz Center)

Phone: 810-234-0500

Email Address: gerholzcenter@gerholz.org

 

Retention of Information.

We retain information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy and to comply with legal, regulatory, and operational requirements.

 

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Notice or our SMS practices, please contact:

First Presbyterian Church (Gerholz Center)

Phone: 810-234-0500

Email Address: gerholzcenter@gerholz.org

© 2026 Gerholz Center for Christian Counseling

A Ministry of the First Presbyterian Church of Flint 

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