Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 2, 2026

The Bahá'í Community of Charleston, WV ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website (charlestonwvbahai.org) or interact with our community.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Contact information you provide voluntarily, such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address

• Information submitted through contact forms or event registration

• Website usage data collected automatically through cookies (such as pages visited and time spent on site)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and requests

• Send information about community events, devotional gatherings, and activities you have expressed interest in

• Send SMS/text messages if you have opted in to receive them

• Improve our website and services

• Comply with legal obligations

SMS/Text Messaging

If you opt in to receive text messages from us:

• You consent to receive SMS messages regarding community events, announcements, and information you have requested

• Message frequency varies based on community activities

• Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier

• You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message

• For help, reply HELP or contact us at the information provided below

• We will not share your mobile phone number or SMS opt-in consent with any third parties for marketing purposes

• Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages

How We Protect Your Information

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With your consent

• To comply with legal requirements

• To protect the rights and safety of our community members

We will never share your mobile phone number or text message opt-in data with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, though some website features may not function properly without them.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

Your Rights

You may request to:

• Access the personal information we have about you

• Correct inaccurate information

• Delete your personal information

• Opt out of communications at any time

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Bahá'í Community of Charleston, WV Email:[email protected] Phone: (304) 932-5082