Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 20, 2025

1. Introduction
Welcome to the official website of the Louisiana Central Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ (“LCEJCOGIC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, manage, and protect your personal data, including your information related to SMS communications.

2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information when you visit our website, interact with our services, or opt-in to our SMS communications:

  • Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
  • Information provided through online forms, event registrations, and donations.
  • SMS opt-in data and consent.
  • Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and website usage details.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our services, including communication regarding events, services, and church-related updates.
  • To send you SMS notifications and alerts for which you have opted in.
  • To process donations and provide receipts.
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect against unauthorized access.

4. SMS Communication and Consent
By opting into our SMS campaigns, you consent to receive text messages from LCEJCOGIC regarding relevant updates and notifications. We do not share your SMS opt-in data or consent with third parties for unrelated purposes. However, we may share this data with third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our messaging services, such as:

  • Platform providers
  • Phone companies
  • Vendors supporting SMS communication delivery

5. Data Protection and Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no online platform is completely secure, and we encourage you to take precautions when sharing personal information online.

6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:

  • Opt out of receiving SMS messages by replying STOP to any message.
  • Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data.
  • Contact us for any privacy-related concerns at contactus@lcejcogic.com.

8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Data Sharing and Disclosure

All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

We will not share your opt-in to an SMS campaign with any third party for purposes unrelated to providing you with the services of that campaign. We may share your Personal Data, including your SMS opt-in or consent status, with third parties that help us provide our messaging services, including but not limited to platform providers, phone companies, and any other vendors who assist us in the delivery of text messages.

10. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Louisiana Central Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction COGIC

contactus@lcejcogic.com
701 East Pinhook Road, Lafayette, Louisiana 70501