Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 9, 2025

River Road United Methodist Church (RRUMC) values your privacy. We collect only what we need to communicate with you, support ministry, and operate our website. We do not sell personal data. We do not share data, including mobile opt-in data, with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

Who we are

River Road United Methodist Church (RRUMC)

8800 River Road, Richmond, VA 23229

Phone: (804) 740-7061

Email: office@riverroadumc.org

What we collect

  • Contact details you provide in forms or sign-ups, such as name, email, phone.

  • Ministry preferences you share, such as group interests or volunteer roles.

  • Online giving details are collected and processed by our payment vendor. We do not store full payment card numbers on our website.

  • Website usage data via cookies or basic analytics to improve site performance. You can control cookies in your browser.

How we use information

  • To communicate about worship, groups, events, and church news you request.

  • To administer volunteer rosters and ministry logistics.

  • To maintain and improve the website and its security.

Sharing

We do not sell personal data. We share information only with service providers that help us operate the site and communications, and only for those purposes.

Text messaging (SMS)

If you opt in to receive text messages, we use your number only for RRUMC communications. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. You can reply STOP to end or HELP for help. We do not share SMS opt-in data with third parties for their marketing or promotion.

Children and youth

For images of minors, and for details on livestreams and photos, see our Photo and Privacy Practices page. We avoid posting last names for minors on public channels.

Security and retention

We use account-based access and reasonable safeguards to protect information. We retain data only as long as needed for ministry and recordkeeping, then delete or archive it securely.

Your choices

You can update your contact preferences or unsubscribe from emails or texts at any time. You may request that we correct, limit, or remove information we hold where feasible. Contact us using the information above.

Nonprofit notice

RRUMC is a nonprofit religious organization based in Virginia. While some privacy laws exempt nonprofits, we strive to respect privacy and honor reasonable requests.