St. Ann Byzantine Catholic Church – SMS Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: October 25th, 2025

Privacy Policy

St. Ann Byzantine Catholic Church (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates the SMS text messaging program (“SMS Program”) to provide parishioners and interested individuals with updates, event information, and parish announcements. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Information We Collect

We collect your name and mobile telephone number when you opt in to receive our text messages.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to send you messages related to church news, events, liturgies, and other parish communications. Standard message and data rates may apply according to your mobile carrier.

Consent, Opt-In, and Opt-Out

By providing your mobile number and opting in, you consent to receive text messages from St. Ann Byzantine Catholic Church. You can cancel at any time by replying STOP to any message. After you send STOP, you will receive a confirmation message and then no further texts.

Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your information to third parties. We may share it only with our SMS service provider for the sole purpose of sending messages as part of this program.

Data Security and Retention

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. Your information is kept as long as you remain subscribed or until you request deletion. Records of opt-outs may be retained for compliance purposes.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The revised version will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly. Continued participation in the SMS Program after changes means you accept the updated policy.

Contact Information

St. Ann Byzantine Catholic Church
5408 Locust Ln
Harrisburg, PA 17109-5526
Phone: (717) 652-0545
Email: stannbyz@stannbyz.org

Terms and Conditions

1. Program Description

The SMS Program allows subscribers to receive informational text messages about church activities, liturgies, events, and parish news.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old and the authorized user of the mobile number provided. Participation is limited to residents of the United States.

3. Opt-In Consent

By signing up, you authorize St. Ann Byzantine Catholic Church to send text messages to your mobile number. Standard messaging and data rates may apply.

4. Message Frequency

Message frequency varies depending on parish activities and communications needs. We strive to limit messages to relevant parish updates.

5. Opt-Out

You can unsubscribe at any time by replying STOP to any message. Once unsubscribed, you will not receive further messages unless you re-enroll.

6. Help

For assistance, contact us at stannbyz@stannbyz.org