Privacy Policy

At First Southern Baptist Church Pomeroy ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (www.fsbcpomeroy.org), use our mobile application (the "App"), or engage with our ministry services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us through our website and App when you:

• Fill out a "Plan Your Visit," "I'm New," or "Contact" form.
• Submit a prayer request or sign up for a "First Table" small group.
• Sign up for events via the church calendar.
• Make a donation through Subsplash Giving.
• Enable Push Notifications or Location Services within our mobile App.

The types of information collected may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment information (processed securely through our third-party provider, Subsplash).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Facilitate Your Visit: Connect with you regarding your "Plan Your Visit" request.
• Process Donations: Manage tithes and offerings and provide annual tax receipts.
• Communications: Send church updates, newsletters, and event reminders.
• App Functionality: Send push notifications for service reminders and emergency weather updates (if enabled).
• Compliance: Maintain accurate records required for our 501(c)(3) status and Google Ad Grant reporting.

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or lease our seeker, member, or donor lists to third parties. To provide our digital services, we share data with trusted partners:

• Subsplash: Powering our App, Website (SnapPages), and Giving platform.
• Google: Providing website analytics and tracking for Ad Grant compliance.
• YouTube/Facebook: For integrated live-streaming features within the App.

These third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality of your data and are prohibited from using your personal information except to provide these specific services to the church.

4. Mobile App Specifics

• Push Notifications: You may opt-in to receive notifications. You can turn these off at any time in your device settings.
• Location Services: Our App may request your location to provide directions to the church or "Geofenced" notifications. This is optional and can be managed in your device settings.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience. This helps us understand how visitors interact with our pages, which is a requirement for maintaining the Google Ad Grant. You can disable cookies in your browser, though some features (like embedded forms) may be affected.

6. Children's Privacy

The safety of our children is paramount. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 without parental consent. Our "First Kids" registrations are intended to be completed by a parent or legal guardian.

7. Security of Your Information

Your personal data is contained behind secured networks. All sensitive credit card/payment information is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology through Subsplash; First Southern Baptist Church does not store your credit card details on our local servers.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You may opt-out of communications at any time by:

• Clicking "unsubscribe" in any church email.
• Adjusting notification settings in the App.
• Contacting the church office directly to be removed from our database.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us: