Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information when communicating with members via text message notifications. Our goal is to respect your privacy and safeguard any information provided to us.

2. Information We Collect

We collect limited personal information necessary to communicate with members about group activities. This may include:

  • Name

  • Mobile phone number

  • Communication preferences (such as opting in or opting out of text messages)

We do not collect sensitive personal information through our messaging system.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information collected is used solely for operational communication purposes, including:

  • Sending meeting reminders

  • Sharing updates about scheduled events or activities

  • Providing logistical information related to group participation

We do not use your phone number or personal information for advertising or promotional marketing.

4. SMS Communications

Text messages are delivered using a third-party messaging platform. Phone numbers are used only to send the specific notifications that members have agreed to receive.

Members may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message.

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share personal information with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

Personal information may only be shared with trusted service providers strictly for the purpose of delivering communications (for example, an SMS messaging provider). These providers are required to safeguard the information and use it only to perform the messaging service.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

7. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to communicate with members and manage messaging preferences.

8. Your Choices

Members may request to stop receiving messages at any time by replying STOP or by contacting us directly.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our communication practices, please contact:

Ignite Formation, Inc
legal@igniteformation.org

10. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our communication practices. The most current version will always be available upon request.