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Effective Date: August 12, 2026
First Baptist Church Hudson (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of individuals who use the Hudson First mobile application (the “App”), app identifier org.hudsonfirst.app.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect through the App, how we use and protect that information, and the choices you may have regarding your information.
By using the Hudson First App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Depending on how you use the App, we may collect or receive the following information:
We may collect information such as:
Full name
Phone number
Email address
Mailing or physical address
Information included in your church member profile
Information you voluntarily provide through the App
The App provides online giving functionality. When you make a donation through the App, payment-related information may be collected and processed as necessary to complete your transaction.
This may include bank account or debit/credit card information and other information necessary to process a donation.
We do not intend to use your payment information for purposes unrelated to processing and administering your giving. Payment information may be handled by third-party payment processors or service providers used in connection with the App. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of those providers for additional information about how payment information is handled.
The App or its service providers may automatically receive certain technical information necessary to operate, maintain, and secure the App, such as device type, operating system, app version, and technical information associated with your use of the App.
2. Member Directory
Hudson First includes a church member directory. Information displayed in the directory may include information that members have provided to the church or have authorized the church to make available through the App.
The member directory is intended for church-related purposes and communication among members and participants of First Baptist Church Hudson.
We ask users not to copy, distribute, sell, or otherwise misuse information obtained through the member directory.
If you believe information in the directory is incorrect or should no longer be displayed, please contact us at office@hudsonfirst.org.
3. How We Use Information
We may use personal information to:
Provide and maintain the Hudson First App
Create and manage user accounts
Maintain the church member directory
Communicate with members and church participants
Send push notifications and other church-related communications
Process and administer online donations
Provide church services and resources
Respond to questions, requests, or support inquiries
Maintain the security and integrity of the App
Improve the App and its functionality
Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Push Notifications
With your permission, the Hudson First App may send push notifications to your device. These notifications may include church announcements, ministry information, event reminders, emergency or time-sensitive communications, and other church-related messages.
You can generally manage push-notification permissions through your device settings.
5. Location Information
The Hudson First App does not intentionally collect or track your precise location.
6. Children and Teenagers
The Hudson First App is primarily intended for members, families, and participants of First Baptist Church Hudson.
Children and minors may occasionally use the App, particularly in connection with student or family ministry. We do not intentionally use the App to solicit personal information from children.
Parents or guardians who have questions or concerns about a minor's information may contact us at office@hudsonfirst.org.
If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child in a manner that is not appropriate or permitted by applicable law, we will take reasonable steps to address the situation.
7. Third-Party Services
First Baptist Church Hudson uses One Church to host and provide the Hudson First App and its associated services.
Information submitted through the App may therefore be stored, processed, or transmitted through One Church and other service providers necessary to provide App functionality, including services related to account management, communications, online giving, hosting, security, and technical support.
These third parties may have their own privacy policies and terms governing their handling of information.
We encourage users to review the applicable privacy information provided by One Church and any payment or other service providers used through the App. See the One Church Privacy Policy here: https://onechurchsoftware.com/privacy/
8. Sharing of Information
We may share personal information when reasonably necessary to:
Provide App functionality (Membership Directory)
Process donations and payments
Operate, maintain, and secure the App
Communicate with church members and participants
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests
Protect the rights, safety, and property of First Baptist Church Hudson, our users, or others
We do not sell or rent personal information for advertising or marketing purposes.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information. When Users submit information via the app or our website, the information is secured both on and offline using standard industry practices.
Sensitive information, such as payment data, is encrypted and transmitted in a secure manner. Before submitting sensitive data, Users should verify that they are using a secure web browser by checking for a closed lock icon on the bottom of the browser or by ensuring the web address of the page begins with “https”. Information accessed by First Baptist Church employees and One Church Software employees is limited to that which is necessary to carry out the job function for which such information was provided.
Messages transmitted through messaging features are encrypted in transit using industry-standard TLS (Transport Layer Security) encryption. Message content is stored on One Church servers and is subject to standard data security practices.
10. Data Retention
We generally retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide church services, maintain appropriate church records, process and document donations, comply with legal or financial obligations, resolve disputes, and otherwise fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the circumstances under which it was collected.
11. Your Privacy Choices
Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, you may contact us to:
Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Request removal or updating of information displayed in the member directory
Ask questions about information we maintain about you
Request deletion of certain personal information, where appropriate
Change certain communication or notification preferences
Some information may need to be retained for legitimate church, legal, accounting, tax, security, or recordkeeping purposes.
To make a privacy-related request, contact us at:
First Baptist Church Hudson
345 Main St.
Hudson, NC 28638
Email: office@hudsonfirst.org
12. Online Giving
When you use the App to make a donation, transaction information may be retained as necessary for church accounting, financial reporting, tax documentation, fraud prevention, and legal compliance.
First Baptist Church Hudson does not require or intend for users to provide payment information directly to church staff through ordinary communications such as email. Users should use the designated giving functionality within the App or other official giving channels.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our App, services, or legal requirements change.
When we make changes, we may update the “Effective Date” at the beginning of this Privacy Policy and, when appropriate, provide additional notice through the App or other church communications.
Your continued use of the App after an updated Privacy Policy becomes effective constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact:
First Baptist Church Hudson
345 Main St.
Hudson, NC 28638
Email: office@hudsonfirst.org
We appreciate your trust and are committed to handling information responsibly as we serve the congregation and community of First Baptist Church Hudson.