Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 2026
Duluth Church of Christ, doing business as (d.b.a.) Riverside Church of Christ ("Church," "we," "us," or "our"), values your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website and participate in our church communications.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily submit to us, including:
Contact Inquiries: Name and email address submitted through our public contact form.
Member Portal Information: Username and password credentials created to access the protected members section.
SMS Program Information: Mobile phone numbers and opt-in consent records submitted by members to receive text updates.
Technical Logs: Basic, non-personally identifiable technical information (such as browser type, operating system, and basic page views) automatically logged by web hosting servers for maintenance and security.
Note: We do not process, collect, or store online donations, credit card details, or financial payment data on our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information you share is used strictly for internal church operations and ministry communications, including:
Responding to contact inquiries, ministry questions, or prayer requests.
Authenticating member access to restricted member-only resources.
Sending church bulletins, emergency announcements, service schedule adjustments, and ministry reminders via email or SMS.
3. Strict Non-Sharing & SMS Privacy Policy
We respect your personal privacy:
We do not sell, rent, lease, or trade your personal information to any third parties or marketers.
No Mobile Information Sharing: Mobile phone numbers, SMS opt-in consent data, and messaging records will not be shared, sold, or rented to any third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes under any circumstances.
Information is shared only with vetted third-party service providers (such as website hosts and telecommunication aggregators) solely as necessary to transmit our communications and host our member platform.
4. Data Security & Storage
We employ administrative and technical security controls to safeguard your personal credentials and contact information against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. Access to member accounts is password-protected.
5. Managing Your Preferences
SMS Messages: You can stop receiving text alerts at any time by replying STOP to any text message received from us
Account and Data Updates: To update your contact details or request the removal of your information from our directory or mailing lists, email us at [email protected].
6. Updates to This Policy
We may periodically update this Privacy Policy. Any modifications will be posted to this page with an updated revision date.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to:
Duluth Church of Christ d.b.a. Riverside Church of Christ
P.O. Box 4284
Suwanee, GA 30043