City Hills Church, Texas Terms and Conditions / Privacy Policy 

City Hills Church, Texas respects your privacy. By opting into our SMS messaging service, you agree to the following terms regarding how we handle your data. 

Introduction: City Hills Church is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal data gathered from persons attending City Hills Church, Texas, including unsolicited data and personal information voluntarily provided to the Church by the actions of its members and others. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect personal information in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Data Collection: In pursuit of providing Ministry and furthering the Mission of our Church, we routinely receive personal data from members, visitors, guests, employees, and other persons not related to our church in any way, including but not limited to:

  • Names

  • Contact information (address, phone number, email)

  • Birthdates

  • Attendance records

  • Financial contributions

  • Personal Prayer Requests

  • Confirmed and unconfirmed information about others in need of Ministry

We will collect your name, email address, mailing address and mobile phone number when you sign up for SMS updates. The information will be collected via the website contact form, email, rental agreement, or third-party reservation systems. 

Use of Data: Data is used for the following purposes:

  • Maintaining membership records

  • Communicating with members and visitors

  • Organizing church events and activities

  • Managing financial contributions and records

  • Providing pastoral care and support

Data Security: Within our technical ability, and with reasonable diligence, we implement appropriate technological and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse while in our care and control. This includes:

  • We do not sell or otherwise distribute any data for value or for any price to any other party.

  • We take reasonable steps to provide secure storage of physical and electronic records.

  • We restrict access to personal data to those in our Ministry, Staff, Directors, Officers, and those Information Technology entities hired to assist us in securing this data.

  • We provide regular data protection training for staff and volunteers, on an as needed basis for new hires, and an annual basis for long-term staff and designated volunteer leadership

  • We make a reasonable and diligent effort to ensure that data provided to or requested by our Church is secured, and is not made public, without the consent and approval of the persons providing or supplying such personal information to out Church.


Non-Sharing Clause: We do not share your data with any third parties for marketing purposes. We do not share mobile opt-in data or consent with any third parties. City Hills Church will not sell, rent or share the collected mobile numbers. 

Data Retention: We retain your information as long as you are subscribed to our SMS service. You may request deletion at time.

Data Subject Rights: Individuals have the right to, and may contact the Church staff to assist with this:

  • Access their personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of their data

  • Object to the processing of their data

  • Withdraw consent at any time for the use of their data

MESSAGE AND DATA RATES MAY APPLY: Your mobile carrier may charge fees for sending or receiving text messages, especially if you do not have an unlimited texting and date plan.

Messages are recurring, and message frequency varies.

Contact City Hills Church at 1-830-428-3038 or info@cityhillstx.com for HELP or to STOP receiving messages. 

Opt-Out: You can opt out of the SMS list at any time by texting, emailing, or replying STOP or UNSUBSCRIBE to info@cityhillstx.com or 1-830-428-3038. After unsubscribing, you will receive a final SMS to confirm you have unsubscribed and we will remove your number from our list within 24 hours. 

HELP: You can send HELP for additional assistance, and you will receive a text including our phone number, email, and website. We are here to help you. 

Policy Review: This policy is reviewed annually and updated as necessary to ensure compliance with dataprotection laws and best practices.