Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 8, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Haitian Bible Church (HBC).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you interact with our website — https://haitianbiblechurch.com — including contact and membership forms.

By using our site or submitting any form, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

  • Personal details – Your name, email address, phone number, and message content when you fill out a contact form or request information.

  • Donation or event details – Information related to donations, tithes, or event registrations (processed securely through third-party providers).

  • Technical data – IP address, browser type, pages visited, and website interaction data via cookies and analytics tools.

  • Communication preferences – Your consent and history of interactions (email or SMS).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to inquiries, questions, or prayer requests.

  • Schedule meetings or ministry activities.

  • Send event reminders, updates, and newsletters (only if you opt in).

  • Process donations or membership information.

  • Maintain website security and improve user experience.

  • Comply with legal, financial, and organizational obligations.

4. SMS and Text Messaging Disclosure (10DLC Compliance)

If you provide your phone number through forms on Get Involved or Become a Member, you may choose to receive text messages from Haitian Bible Church.

By checking the box and submitting the form, you consent to receive SMS messages related to:

  • Answers to your questions,

  • Event and schedule coordination,

  • Feedback requests, and

  • General updates from Haitian Bible Church.

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
You may reply STOP to opt out or HELP for assistance.
You can also call us at 817-757-8139 or email haitianbiblechurch@gmail.com for support.

Your phone number will never be shared or sold to third parties for marketing purposes. SMS communications are used solely for church-related purposes.
Please review our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions for more details.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

  • Your consent (e.g., opting in for SMS or email communication),

  • The performance of a service you request (e.g., registration, donation),

  • Legal obligations (e.g., recordkeeping, tax reporting), and

  • Our legitimate interests, such as improving church outreach and ministry coordination.

6. Sharing of Information

We may share your information only with trusted third parties, including:

  • Website hosting and communication providers

  • Payment processors for donations.

  • Church volunteers or administrative staff for ministry purposes.

  • Government or regulatory authorities if legally required.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to marketers or external organizations.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above, or as required by law.
Afterward, your data is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to improve performance and visitor experience.
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.
While we strive for complete protection, no digital platform is 100% secure.

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access or correct your personal information.

  • Withdraw consent for communications.

  • Request deletion of your data.

  • Limit or object to processing of your information.

To exercise these rights, contact us at haitianbiblechurch@gmail.com.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under 13 years old.
We do not knowingly collect information from minors without parental consent.

12. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be posted on this page with the revised date.
We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Information

Haitian Bible Church (HBC)
📍 5616 Crowley Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76134, USA
📞 817-757-8139
📧 haitianbiblechurch@gmail.com
🌐 https://haitianbiblechurch.com