Legal Disclosers - Privacy Policy
At Heartland Family Ministries; First Baptist Church of Belton and Heartland Christian School, we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and legal compliance in all aspects of our ministry. Your privacy and security are of utmost importance to us, and we are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us.
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This Legal Discloser and Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information while ensuring full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Our goal is not only to protect your data but also to use technology and best practices to advance our mission of sharing the Gospel, serving our community, and fulfilling Christ's ministry.
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By engaging with our website, services, or events, you are placing your trust in us, and we take that responsibility seriously. Please take a moment to review the following policies, which explain how we handle your information and the measures we take to ensure your safety and security. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
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Thank you for being a part of our ministry. Together, we strive to devote ourselves to God in all we do.
PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy describes Heartland Family Ministries; First Baptist Church of Belton and Heartland Christian School policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of your information when you use our service and tells you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you. We use your personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Heartland Family Ministries; First Baptist Church of Belton and Heartland Christian School is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our users. We want to assure you that we do not share your personal information with third parties. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide to us.
INFORMATION COLLECTION:
We collect only the information necessary to provide and improve our services. This may include your name, email address and phone number. We do not sell, rent, or share this information with any third parties.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION:
The information collected is used solely for communicating with you as the intended party. We do not share or sell your personal information with external parties for marketing or any other purposes. Additionally, no mobile or messaging consent information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt -in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
We may use personal data for the following purposes:
• To provide and maintain our service, including to monitor the usage of our service.
• To manage your Account: to manage your registration as a user of the Service. The Personal Data you provide can give you access to different functionalities of the Service that are available to you as a registered user.
• For the performance of a contract: the development, compliance and undertaking of the
purchase contract for the products, items or services you have purchased or of any other contract
with us through the Service.
• To contact You: To contact you by email, telephone calls, SMS, or other equivalent forms of
electronic communication, such as a mobile application's push notifications regarding updates
or informative communications related to the functionalities, products or contracted services,
including the security updates, when necessary or reasonable for their implementation.
• To provide you with news, special offers and general information about other goods, services and events which we offer that are similar to those that you have already purchased or enquired about unless you have opted not to receive such information.
• To manage your requests: To attend and manage your requests to us.
All messages you send through the Service, whether to us or other users, are stored on our servers. Heartland Family Ministries; First Baptist Church of Belton and Heartland Christian School employs servers and services owned by third parties to retain these messages.
SMS DISCLOSURE
By reaching us by SMS, you agree to receive recurring messages from Heartland Family Ministries; First Baptist Church of Belton and Heartland Christian School. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency depends on your interactions and preferences. You can reply STOP to opt-out of future messages or HELP for more information. No mobile or messaging consent information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt -in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION
Heartland Family Ministries; First Baptist Church of Belton and Heartland Christian School does not share any client data with third parties for marketing, promotional purposes, or any other purposes. Your personal information is kept confidential and is not disclosed to any outside organizations, except as required by law or with your explicit consent. We may disclose your personal
Information under the following limited circumstances:
• We have obtained your consent.
• We need to enforce our Terms of Service.
• We share information with partners or affiliates that have signed non-disclosure agreements with us only to provide you with a specific service.
• We may provide such information to a company controlled by or under common control with Heartland Family Ministries; First Baptist Church of Belton and Heartland Christian School for any purpose allowed by this Policy.
• We respond to subpoenas, court orders, or legal processes, or to establish or exercise our legal rights, or the legal rights of others, or defend against legal claims.
• When we believe it is necessary to disclose Personal Information to investigate, prevent, or
take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, potential threats to anyone’s physical
safety, violations of Heartland Family Ministries; First Baptist Church of Belton and Heartland Christian School Terms of Service, or as otherwise required by law.
• We transfer Personal Information about you if Heartland Family Ministries; First Baptist Church of Belton and Heartland Christian School or its assets are acquired by or merged with another company.
We may share aggregated, non-identifiable information with others without further notice to you, such as the total number of people who used the Service in a specific month or the total number of messages sent during a particular period.
INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Your Personal Information may be transferred to and processed in locations outside of your state,
province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from
those in your jurisdiction. We take steps to ensure that your data is handled securely and in line with this Policy, regardless of where it is processed.
DATA RETENTION
We retain your Personal Information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this
Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We will also retain and use your Personal Information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Our Service may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device to collect information about your activity on the Service. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the page or Service.
YOUR CHOICES:
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your information. If you have any concerns or questions about your data, please contact us at 816-331-1000 or office@hfministries.org.
Policy Changes:
We may update our privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be communicated to you, and your continued use of our services implies your acceptance of the updated policy. By using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this privacy policy.
Last updated: 01/29/2025