Great Commission Missionary School Privacy Policy

Great Commission Missionary School

Effective Date: January 30, 2026

Great Commission Missionary School (“GCMS,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information, including information related to SMS communications.

By using our website or providing your information, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Organization Information

Great Commission Missionary School

2215 NE 106th Ave

Portland, OR 97220

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 971-231-4877

Website: www.gcmission.org

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you interact with us:

Full name

Email address

Mobile phone number

Mailing address

Application or enrollment information

Donation and billing information

Mission trip documentation (when applicable)

Communications submitted through forms or email

We may also collect limited technical data such as IP address, browser type, and website usage data.

We do not sell personal information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Process applications and enrollment

Coordinate mission trips and events

Send program updates and notifications

Process donations and issue tax receipts

Respond to inquiries

Ensure participant safety

Improve our website and ministry operations

Comply with legal obligations

4. SMS Communications

SMS Program Description

Great Commission Missionary School uses SMS communications strictly for ministry-related informational purposes.

Our SMS program is designed to communicate with:

Applicants

Students

Parents or guardians

Donors

Event participants

Volunteers

SMS communications may include:

Application status updates

Enrollment notifications

Event reminders

Mission trip coordination

Schedule changes

Donation confirmations

Emergency updates

Important ministry announcements

Message frequency varies depending on your level of engagement.

We do not send unsolicited marketing messages.

SMS Opt-In Consent

By providing your mobile phone number through our website forms, applications, registrations, event sign-ups, or other written or digital opt-in methods, you expressly consent to receive recurring automated and non-automated SMS communications from Great Commission Missionary School.

Consent is voluntary and is not a condition of purchase or participation.

Message & Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier plan.

Opt-Out Instructions

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying:

STOP to unsubscribe

HELP for assistance

After sending STOP, you will receive a confirmation message and will no longer receive SMS communications unless you opt in again.

For additional support, contact:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 971-231-4877

SMS Data Protection & Non-Sharing

We respect your privacy.

Mobile numbers and SMS consent information are not sold, rented, shared, or distributed to third parties for marketing purposes.

SMS consent data is used solely for Great Commission Missionary School communications.

We do not share mobile opt-in information with external marketing partners.

5. Information Sharing

We may share limited information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our ministry, including:

Payment processors

Website hosting providers

Email and SMS communication platforms

Travel and insurance providers

These providers are required to safeguard your information and use it only for authorized purposes.

We may also disclose information if required by law.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no transmission system can guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary for ministry operations, financial recordkeeping, legal compliance, or safety purposes.

8. Your Rights

You may request to:

Access your personal information

Correct inaccurate information

Request deletion (subject to legal obligations)

Opt out of communications

To submit a request, email: [email protected]

9. Children’s Privacy

We collect information about minors only with parental or guardian consent when participating in programs or mission trips.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Information

Great Commission Missionary School

2215 NE 106th Ave

Portland, OR 97220

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 971-231-4877

Website: www.gcmission.org