Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 05/01/2025
1. Purpose
This policy is designed to:
– Safeguard personal information shared on our social media pages.
– Ensure responsible use of social media by our team and congregation.
– Set clear guidelines for content shared on church affiliated platforms.
2. Platforms Covered
This policy applies to all official St. John’s Union Church social media accounts, including but not limited to:
– YouTube
– X (formerly Twitter)
– TikTok
– Threads
– Other emerging platforms approved by church leadership
3. Information We May Collect
We may collect and display the following through social media interactions:
– Names, profile pictures, and comments shared publicly
– Likes, follows, or other engagements with our content
– Photos or videos taken during church events (with consent)
Note: We do not collect private information (e.g., messages, phone numbers, email addresses) without your explicit consent.
4. Consent for Photos and Videos
By attending events at St. John’s Union Church, participants may appear in photos or videos used for promotional or ministry purposes.
We:
– Seek verbal or written consent when featuring individuals prominently.
– Honor any request to remove photos/videos from our platforms.
– Do not tag minors or identify them by full name without parental/guardian consent.
5. Content Moderation and Guidelines
We strive to maintain a positive, respectful, and Christ-centered online environment. We reserve the right to hide or delete comments/posts that:
– Contain personal or confidential information
– Are hateful, profane, discriminatory, or offensive
– Promote unrelated or unauthorized content (spam, ads, etc.)
– Violate platform terms or this privacy policy
6. Protection of Minors
We take special care when sharing content involving children and youth. To protect their privacy:
– We do not share personal details or tag accounts of minors.
– We seek parental/guardian permission for media use.
– Parents may opt-out of public media usage by contacting the church office.
7. Third-Party Links and Features
Our social media may link to other websites or feature content from third parties. St. John’s Union Church is not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites or platforms.
8. Managing Your Privacy
You may:
– Adjust your personal social media privacy settings
– Contact us to request removal of specific content
– Reach out with questions about how your data is used or shared
Contact Us:
St. John’s Union Church, Assembly of God
170 Hecla Road, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
Email: stjohnsunionchurch.AG@gmail.com
Phone: 724.242.6220
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in laws or best practices. Any updates will be posted on our official platforms and/or church website with the new effective date.
10. SMS Messaging Policy
If you choose to receive SMS (text) messages from St. John’s Union Church, Assembly of God, you are consenting to receive informational and ministry-related messages from the church.
Please note the following:
– You are consenting to receive recurring messages from the church.
– Your personal information will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes. – Message frequency may vary depending on church events, typically recurring on a weekly or monthly basis.
– You may reply STOP at any time to opt out of future messaging.
– You may reply HELP to receive more information.
– Message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier plan.