St. Paul Catholic Church SMS Texting Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for 10DLC Messaging Services - St. Paul Catholic Church

Last Updated: 2/27/2025

Introduction

St. Paul Catholic Church (“we”, “our”, “us”) values your privacy and is committed to safeguarding the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our 10DLC messaging services for communication purposes, including but not limited to church updates, events, and announcements.

What is 10DLC?

10DLC (10-Digit Long Code) refers to a type of phone number used for business and community communications, including text messages, with a focus on compliance with regulations set forth by mobile carriers and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This service is used by St. Paul Catholic Church to send you messages, such as event reminders, prayers, and other important updates.

Information We Collect

When you opt-in to receive communications via 10DLC messaging, we may collect the following information:

• Personal Information: Your name, phone number, and any additional details you provide during the opt-in process.

• Message Interaction Data: We may collect data regarding your interactions with messages we send, including responses, event dates, and preferences.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect through our 10DLC messaging service for the following purposes:

• To send you important church updates, event information, and other relevant announcements.

• To respond to your inquiries or requests.

• To manage your preferences regarding communication types or frequency.

Data Protection

We take your privacy seriously and implement reasonable measures to protect your personal information. St. Paul Catholic Church maintains strict privacy policies, ensuring that personal information of our users and members is not sold, rented, released, or traded to other parties.

Our messaging services comply with applicable laws and carrier requirements to ensure that your data is handled securely.

Opt-In and Consent

By providing your phone number to St. Paul Catholic Church at the URL https://www.saintpaulaustin.org/parish-registration and checking the box to Opt -in next to the cell phone field, consenting to receive communications via SMS messaging, you agree to receive text messages from us for the purposes described above. Standard message and data rates may apply.

Example Messages

“Good evening, this is Mary with St. Paul Catholic Church. I would like to confirm the date for the baptism at [Time / Date], reply “stop” to opt out Message and data rates may apply”

“Exciting news! St. Paul Catholic Church will be hosting a Parish Picnic on [Date]. Mark your calendars and join us for a day of fellowship! reply “stop” to opt out Message and data rates may apply” 

“St. Paul Catholic Church: Due to inclement weather, the 8 AM Mass has been canceled today.”

Opt-Out and Complaints

You may opt-out of receiving messages at any time by replying “stop” to any SMS received from St. Paul Catholic Church. If you have any concerns or complaints regarding our 10DLC messaging practices, please contact us at:

St. Paul Catholic Church

Address: 10000 David Moore Dr. Austin, TX 78748
Phone: 512-280-4460
Email: office@saintpaulaustin.org

We will review your complaint and work with you to resolve any issues in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Message Frequency

The frequency of messages sent through our 10DLC service may vary based on church activities, events, and communications. You may Opt out at any time by replying “stop” to any SMS received from St. Paul Catholic Church

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on our website or communicated to you through our messaging service.



Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our 10DLC messaging services or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

St. Paul Catholic Church
Address: 10000 David Moore Dr. Austin, TX 78748
Phone: 512-280-4460
Email: office@saintpaulaustin.org