Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Charity Tabernacle Inc. operates the convention website at maricopaconvention.org and the Charity Tabernacle Convention Support text-messaging (SMS) program for the 2026 Bride International Convention.

This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, retained, protected, and disclosed when you:

• Visit the website
• Register for the convention
• Submit a reservation or event form
• Request transportation or support
• Contact the convention team
• Opt in to SMS communications

2. Information we collect

Depending on how you interact with us, Charity Tabernacle Inc. may collect the following types of information:

• Full name
• Email address
• Mobile or telephone number
• Mailing address, when applicable
• Church or organization affiliation
• Country and preferred language
• Convention registration information
• Reservation reference numbers
• Hotel or off-site lodging information
• Transportation requests
• Event registrations and ticket information
• Names and ages of accompanying guests or children included in a registration
• Accessibility, dietary, allergy, or accommodation information you voluntarily provide
• Messages and support requests you send to the convention team
• Website technical information, such as IP address, browser type, device type, page activity, cookies, and security logs
• SMS consent status, including the date, time, source, and form used to opt in
• SMS message history, delivery status, HELP requests, STOP requests, and support replies

We aim to collect only the information reasonably needed for convention administration, support, security, and communications.

3. How we collect information

Information may be collected through:

• Online registration forms
• Reservation and event forms
• Support requests
• Email
• Phone calls
• Text-message (SMS) interactions
• QR codes that lead to online forms
• Website cookies or analytics
• Information you provide directly to convention staff

We collect information through these methods only where we actually use them; we do not claim opt-in through channels we do not offer.

4. How we use information

Information may be used to:

• Process convention registrations
• Manage reservations and event attendance
• Communicate registration confirmations
• Provide reservation updates
• Send schedule and service information
• Provide transportation information
• Respond to attendee support requests
• Send important operational, safety, or emergency notices
• Coordinate accommodations or accessibility requests
• Prevent fraud, misuse, and security incidents
• Maintain accurate attendance and fire-code planning records
• Improve the website and registration experience
• Comply with legal, regulatory, accounting, or safety obligations
• Maintain consent and opt-out records

5. SMS and Mobile Information

In addition:

• Mobile information may be provided only to service providers that help Charity Tabernacle Inc. operate the SMS program — for example, to deliver messages, maintain the messaging platform, provide technical support, prevent fraud, or comply with legal requirements.
• Those service providers may use the information only to perform services on behalf of Charity Tabernacle Inc., and not for their own marketing purposes.
• SMS consent is specific to Charity Tabernacle Convention Support.
• Consent to receive SMS messages is optional.
• Consent is not a condition of registering, purchasing a ticket, making a reservation, attending the convention, or receiving support through another available channel.
• Message frequency varies based on registration activity, event schedules, support requests, and urgent circumstances.
• Message and data rates may apply.
• You may reply STOP to any message to opt out.
• You may reply HELP for assistance.
• Opt-out requests will be honored, and after opting out you may receive one final message confirming that you have been unsubscribed.
• Opting out of SMS does not prevent Charity Tabernacle Inc. from contacting you by email, telephone, or another method when appropriate and permitted.

6. Sharing and disclosure

We do not sell personal information. Personal information may be disclosed only when reasonably necessary, to:

• Authorized Charity Tabernacle Inc. staff and convention volunteers who need it to perform assigned duties
• Hotels, transportation providers, event venues, or service providers, when needed to fulfill your request
• Technology vendors that host our forms, websites, databases, communications, payment systems, or SMS services
• Professional advisers such as accountants, attorneys, insurers, or auditors
• Government authorities, emergency personnel, or law enforcement, when legally required or necessary to protect health, safety, rights, or property

Disclosure to an operational service provider does not permit that provider to use SMS opt-in data for unrelated marketing. We do not share personal information with “partners” or “affiliates” for their own marketing purposes.

7. Payments

When online payments are accepted, your payment card details are entered directly with third-party payment processors (for example, Stripe and our online ticketing provider). Those processors handle card data on their own secure systems, and Charity Tabernacle Inc. does not store full payment-card numbers on its own servers.

Each payment processor maintains its own privacy and security practices, and we encourage you to review them.

8. Cookies and analytics

The website may use cookies, security tools, analytics, and similar technologies. These are commonly used for:

• Website functionality
• Session management
• Traffic measurement
• Performance monitoring
• Fraud prevention
• Security

Most web browsers let you limit or block cookies. Some website features may not function properly if certain cookies are disabled.

9. Data security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect information.

10. Data retention

We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary for:

• Convention administration
• Recordkeeping
• Financial reconciliation
• Support
• Safety
• Legal obligations
• Dispute resolution
• Fraud prevention
• Consent and opt-out documentation

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and applicable requirements.

11. Your choices and rights

You may request to:

• Access the information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete information, where legally and operationally permissible
• Withdraw SMS consent
• Be removed from optional communications

To make a request, email us at convention@charitytab.org. Certain information may need to be retained for legal, financial, safety, fraud-prevention, or opt-out compliance purposes.

12. Children’s information

Convention registrations may include information about children submitted by a parent, legal guardian, or responsible adult. Children should not independently provide personal information through the website without the involvement or permission of a parent or guardian. This website is not directed to children.

13. International attendees

Attendees may access the website from outside the United States. If you do, your information may be processed and stored in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your location.

14. External links

The website may link to hotels, payment processors, transportation services, maps, or other third-party websites. Charity Tabernacle Inc. does not control those external websites, and their privacy practices may differ from ours.

15. Updates to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date or last-updated date shown at the top of this page. Where appropriate, we may communicate significant changes through the website or other reasonable means.

16. Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, please contact: