Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Hope Cathedral (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and stewarding your personal information with integrity, transparency, and care. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information you share with us, including information related to text message (SMS) communications.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Ministry involvement or service preferences
  • Prayer requests or messages you submit
  • Event registrations or giving information (processed through secure third-party platforms)

Hope Cathedral does not request or use sensitive or intimate personal information for text messaging or promotional communications. Any sensitive information voluntarily shared for ministry purposes is handled with discretion and care.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

  • Communicate service times, events, ministry updates, and important announcements
  • Respond to prayer requests, questions, or pastoral needs
  • Manage registrations, ministry participation, and giving records
  • Improve the clarity, effectiveness, and reach of our church communications

Hope Cathedral does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. SMS/Text Messaging Policy (A2P 10DLC Compliance)

If you provide your mobile phone number and opt in, you consent to receive SMS text messages from Hope Cathedral. These messages may include service reminders, event notifications, ministry updates, emergency alerts, or other church-related communications.

Message Frequency: Varies

Message & Data Rates: May apply

Consent

  • SMS consent is collected explicitly through online forms, digital connect cards, keyword sign-ups, or event registrations.
  • Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of church membership, giving, or participation in ministry activities.

Opt-Out and Help

  • You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message.
  • Reply HELP for assistance or contact us directly using the information below.

Mobile Data Protection

Mobile information, including phone numbers and SMS consent data, will not be shared, sold, rented, or disclosed to third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

Information may only be shared with trusted service providers who support our messaging systems and who are contractually required to protect your data.

4. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. While no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, we work with reputable platforms and take responsible measures to protect the information entrusted to us.

5. Third-Party Services

Hope Cathedral may use third-party platforms for church management, messaging, event registration, or online giving. These providers operate under their own privacy policies and are responsible for safeguarding information processed through their systems.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our website and communications are not intended for children under the age of 13 without parental consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate authorization.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

  • Request access to or correction of your personal information
  • Withdraw consent for communications at any time
  • Request deletion of your information, subject to legal or ministry record-keeping requirements

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

8. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact:

Hope Cathedral

Email: Contact@hopecathedral.com

Phone: 732-928-9072

Address: 46 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson, NJ 08527

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By providing your phone number, you consent to receive church-related text messages from Hope Cathedral. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Reply STOP to unsubscribe or HELP for assistance. View our Privacy Policy for more information.