Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 25, 2026
Mercy Hill Church respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information when you use our website, mobile application, forms, communication services, and other Mercy Hill Church services.
Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
Name
Email address
Mobile phone number
Account or profile information
Prayer requests
Ministry or group participation information
Event registration information
Communication preferences
Other information you choose to provide
We may also collect limited technical information when you use our website or applications, such as device information, browser type, IP address, and usage information.
How We Use Your Information
Mercy Hill Church may use the information we collect to:
Provide and operate our website and mobile application
Manage user accounts and authentication
Communicate with you regarding church services, events, ministries, groups, and activities
Process event registrations or requests
Respond to questions, prayer requests, and other communications
Send reminders and notifications you have requested or consented to receive
Improve our website, applications, and communication services
Maintain the security and proper operation of our services
SMS Messaging
If you provide your mobile phone number and consent to receive SMS messages from Mercy Hill Church, we may use your phone number to send messages such as:
Authentication or verification codes
Account-related notifications
Church announcements
Event information
Ministry updates
Registration information
Reminders
Other church-related communications you have requested or agreed to receive
Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP.
For assistance, reply HELP or contact Mercy Hill Church using the contact information below.
Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of making a donation, attending Mercy Hill Church, participating in church activities, or receiving ministry services.
Mobile Information and SMS Consent
Mercy Hill Church does not share, sell, rent, or provide your mobile phone number, SMS opt-in information, or messaging consent data to third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
Mobile information and SMS consent information will only be used as necessary to provide the communications and services you have requested.
Service Providers
Mercy Hill Church may use trusted third-party service providers to help operate portions of our website, mobile application, authentication systems, hosting, communications, messaging, and other services.
These service providers may process information only as reasonably necessary to provide services on behalf of Mercy Hill Church.
Our service providers are not permitted to use your mobile phone number, SMS opt-in information, or messaging consent for their own marketing or promotional purposes.
Sharing of Information
Mercy Hill Church does not sell your personal information.
We may disclose information when reasonably necessary:
To service providers performing services on our behalf
To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests
To protect the rights, safety, property, or security of Mercy Hill Church, our users, or others
In connection with organizational or administrative changes affecting the operation of Mercy Hill Church
Regardless of the above, mobile phone numbers, SMS opt-in information, and messaging consent data are not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
Cookies and Website Technology
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to provide website functionality, understand website usage, improve performance, and maintain security.
You may be able to control cookies through your browser settings.
Data Security
Mercy Hill Church takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no online system, website, application, or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Your Choices
You may request to:
Update or correct information you have provided
Stop receiving certain communications
Opt out of SMS communications by replying STOP
Request information about how your personal information is used
You may contact Mercy Hill Church using the information below.
Children's Privacy
Mercy Hill Church services may include ministries and activities involving children and teenagers.
When appropriate, information regarding minors may be collected from or with the involvement of a parent or legal guardian.
We do not knowingly use children's personal information for third-party marketing purposes.
Third-Party Links
Our website or mobile application may contain links to third-party websites or services.
Mercy Hill Church is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security practices of those third-party websites or services.
We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Mercy Hill Church may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Continued use of our website, mobile application, or services after changes are posted constitutes acknowledgment of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Mercy Hill Church
Chula Vista, California
Email: info@mhccv.com
Website: mhccv.com