Last updated: May 22, 2026

First Baptist Church Mandeville ("FBC Mandeville," "we," "us") respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect through fbcmandeville.org and our forms, how we use it, and your choices.

Information we collect

We collect information you provide directly through our website forms, including your name, email address, mobile phone number, and any other details you submit when signing up for newsletters, devotionals, events, or communication with the church. We also collect basic technical information automatically when you visit our site (such as IP address, browser type, and pages viewed) for security and analytics purposes.

How we use your information

We use the information you provide to send the communications you specifically signed up for (such as the 5 Minutes in the Word daily devotional by email or text), respond to inquiries and prayer requests, provide information about church events, ministries, and services, and maintain the security and proper functioning of our website. We only send recurring email or text messages to subscribers who have explicitly opted in through a checkbox on our signup forms. Each communication type requires its own separate consent.

Mobile information and text messaging (SMS)

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Information sharing with third parties is limited to subcontractors who help us deliver the messaging service (such as our SMS provider, Twilio), and these subcontractors are prohibited from using your information for their own marketing.

When you opt in to receive text messages from First Baptist Church Mandeville, you will receive recurring automated messages related to the program you signed up for (for example, a daily weekday link to the 5 Minutes in the Word podcast episode). Message frequency varies by program; 5 Minutes in the Word sends approximately one message per weekday. Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile plan. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any text message. Reply HELP for assistance. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of any purchase or participation in any church activity.

Email subscriptions

You can unsubscribe from any email list at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the footer of any email we send, or by contacting us at info@fbcmandeville.org.

How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your information with third parties for their marketing purposes. We share information only with service providers we use to operate the church and deliver communications (for example, our website host, email platform, and SMS provider), under agreements that limit their use of the information to providing services to us; and with authorities when required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the church, our members, or the public.

Data retention

We retain the information you provide for as long as you remain subscribed to the relevant communication or as needed to fulfill the purpose for which you provided it. You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting info@fbcmandeville.org.

Children's privacy

Our website and forms are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information we collect. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, but we work to protect your information appropriately.

Your choices and rights

You may update or correct your information by contacting us, unsubscribe from email at any time using the unsubscribe link, opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP, or request that we delete the information we hold about you. To exercise any of these, contact info@fbcmandeville.org.

Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent change. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact us

Questions about this privacy policy or our information practices: First Baptist Church Mandeville 1895 Highway 190 Mandeville, LA 70448 info@fbcmandeville.org