SMS Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025

This SMS Privacy Policy explains how Computers in Ministry (“CIM,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you communicate with us via SMS (text messaging). For information about our website, please see our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can also review our SMS Terms of Use.

1. Collection and Use of Information

  • Personal Data: We collect your mobile number and any information you provide via SMS when you opt in.
  • Purpose: Your number is used solely to deliver requested information, support, or responses. No unsolicited marketing or fundraising texts without explicit consent.
  • Consent: By opting in (e.g., via web form, replying “YES”), you consent to receive SMS communications from CIM.

2. Opt-In and Opt-Out

  • Opt-In: Explicit consent is required to receive SMS messages.
  • Opt-Out: Reply “STOP” to any CIM SMS to opt out, or contact us. After opting out, you will not receive further SMS unless you opt in again.
  • Help: Reply “HELP” to any CIM SMS or contact us for assistance.

3. Data Sharing and Security

  • No Sale or Sharing: We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile number or SMS content except as required by law or to provide services (e.g., with our SMS provider).
  • Security: We use reasonable safeguards, but SMS is not fully secure—avoid sending sensitive information via text.

4. Message Frequency and Charges

  • Frequency: Varies based on your interactions. No marketing/fundraising texts unless specifically opted in.
  • Charges: Standard message/data rates may apply per your carrier plan.

5. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly communicate via SMS with children under 13 (or under 16 where required). Contact us for prompt removal if needed.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this SMS Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via our website or, where appropriate, via SMS.

7. Contact Us

For questions or to exercise your privacy rights, contact:

Computers in Ministry
Contact Us
3472 Research Parkway #104-131
Colorado Springs, CO 80920-1066