Who We Are
Our website address is: https://lcbcc.org
Text Messaging & Phone Number Privacy Policy
By opting into SMS messaging from Lowcountry Biblical Counseling Center (LCBCC) at (843) 278-0072, you agree to the following terms:
- Data Collection: We collect your name, email address, mailing address, and mobile phone number when you sign up for SMS updates. This information may be collected via website forms, email, rental agreements, or third-party reservation systems.
- Data Usage: Your phone number is used only for appointment reminders, service notifications, and other communications related to LBC.
- Data Security: Your personal information is securely stored and protected from unauthorized access.
- Data Retention: Your phone number is retained only as long as you are subscribed to our SMS service. You may request deletion at any time.
- Message and Data Rates: Standard carrier rates may apply. Your mobile provider may charge fees for sending or receiving text messages.
- Message Frequency: Message frequency varies, but you may receive recurring messages.
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP, emailing us at info@lcbcc.org, or calling (843) 278-0072. You will receive a confirmation message, and we will remove your number from our list within 24 hours.
- Help & Support: Reply HELP for support. You can also contact us at (843) 278-0072 or info@lcbcc.org for assistance.
- Non-Sharing Clause: We do not sell, rent, or share phone numbers with third parties for marketing purposes.
By continuing to receive SMS messages from LBC, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.
Comments & User-Generated Content
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:
- The data provided in the comment form
- The visitor’s IP address
- Browser user agent string (to help detect spam)
Cookies Policy
We use cookies to improve your experience.
- If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies. These last one year for convenience.
- When you visit our login page, a temporary cookie is set to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
- Upon login, multiple cookies are saved:
- Login cookies last for two days
- Screen preference cookies last for one year
- Selecting “Remember Me” extends login persistence to two weeks
- Logging out removes all login cookies.
- Editing or publishing an article sets a cookie that includes no personal data and expires in one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles). Embedded content from third-party websites behaves the same as if the visitor were on the external website. These websites may:
- Collect your data
- Use cookies
- Embed third-party tracking
- Monitor your interaction with embedded content if you have an account on their site
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third-party services.
Who We Share Your Data With
- If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
- We do not sell or rent personal data.
- We may share data with third-party services only when necessary to operate our website securely (e.g., spam detection services).
How Long We Retain Your Data
- If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely to facilitate future moderation.
- If you register on our website, we store your personal information in your user profile.
- Users can see, edit, or delete their information (except usernames). Website administrators can also manage user data.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you can:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Request deletion of any personal data we store, except data required for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
To request data access or deletion, contact us at [insert LBC email].
Where Your Data Is Sent
Other data may be stored securely on third-party servers for website functionality.
Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services.