Who We Are
St. Paul United Methodist Church is located at 2130 West Okmulgee Avenue, Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401. Our website address is stpaulmuskogee.com. You can contact us at church@stpaulmuskogee.com or 918-687-7571.
Information We Collect
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
Submit a contact form or Plan Your Visit form on our website
Sign up for our newsletter or email communications
Opt in to receive text message communications from us
Register for events or programs
Otherwise provide your information to us
The information collected may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you choose to provide. We also maintain timestamped records of all communication opt-in actions.
We also collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This information is collected through cookies and analytics tools.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Respond to your inquiries and follow up on visit requests
Send our newsletter and ministry updates to subscribers who have opted in
Send text messages and emails through Text in Church to members and visitors who have explicitly opted in to receive communications from St. Paul UMC
Improve our website and user experience
Plan and coordinate ministry programs and events
Text Message Communications — SMS Disclosure
St. Paul United Methodist Church uses Text in Church to send text message communications to individuals who have explicitly opted in to receive them. By opting in to our text message communications you agree to receive automated text messages related to church services, events, ministry updates, and other church-related communications.
The following terms apply to all text message communications from St. Paul UMC:
You will only receive text messages if you have explicitly opted in
We maintain timestamped records of all opt-in actions
Message frequency varies based on church events and communications
Standard message and data rates may apply — charges are set by your mobile carrier and are not controlled by St. Paul UMC
To opt out of text message communications at any time, reply STOP to any text message you receive from us. You will receive a confirmation of your opt-out. All opt-out requests are processed promptly and within 10 business days as required by law
To request assistance, reply HELP to any text message or contact us at church@stpaulmuskogee.com or 918-687-7571
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages
No Sale or Sharing of Personal Information
St. Paul United Methodist Church does not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing or commercial purposes.
Specifically regarding text message data: No mobile opt-in information will be shared with any third parties or affiliate companies for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data, phone numbers, and consent records will not be shared with any third parties, with the sole exception of aggregators and providers of text message delivery services as required to transmit messages on our behalf.
This commitment applies to all personal information we collect, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, and any other identifying information provided to us.
Third Party Services
Our website and ministry operations use the following third party services:
Google Analytics — website traffic analysis. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Vanco — online giving processing. When you give online you are directed to Vanco’s secure platform. Please review Vanco’s privacy policy for information about how they handle your financial data
Text in Church — contact management and text message and email communication platform used to communicate with members and visitors who have opted in. Please review Text in Church’s privacy policy at textinchurch.com for information about how they handle your data
WPForms — contact and visit request form processing
SiteGround — website hosting
Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data. St. Paul UMC is not responsible for the privacy practices of these third party services.
Consent and TCPA Compliance
St. Paul United Methodist Church complies with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and applicable Oklahoma state law governing text message communications. We obtain explicit opt-in consent before sending text messages and honor all opt-out requests promptly. We do not send text messages to individuals who have not explicitly opted in or who have previously opted out.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your experience. By accepting cookies on our site you consent to our use of cookies. You may decline cookies through the consent banner on our website, though some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions, visitor information, and opt-in records for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which they were collected, or as required by law. You may request that we delete your information at any time by contacting us.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information
Opt out of newsletter and email communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email
Opt out of text message communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at church@stpaulmuskogee.com or 918-687-7571.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13 please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we do we will update the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:
St. Paul United Methodist Church 2130 West Okmulgee Avenue Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401 918-687-7571 church@stpaulmuskogee.com