Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 17, 2026
WORLDWIDE FELLOWSHIP OF HOSPITAL CHURCHES INC respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website, submit forms, use our chat features, request prayer, request transportation, register for events, plan a visit, or communicate with us by phone, text message, email, or online messaging.
By using our website or submitting information to Hospital Church of Jacksonville, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
WORLDWIDE FELLOWSHIP OF HOSPITAL CHURCHES is a Christ-centered church located in Jacksonville, Florida. Our website and communication tools are used to help visitors, members, online participants, and community members connect with our church, request prayer, receive ministry information, request transportation, register for events, and stay informed about church-related updates.
WORLDWIDE FELLOWSHIP OF HOSPITAL CHURCHES
Address: 5454 Arlington Expressway Service Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32211
Phone: 1-904-605-7338
Email: info@jesusmeds.org
Website: www.jesusmeds.org
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide through our website, forms, chat tools, registration pages, prayer request forms, transportation request forms, visitor forms, event forms, phone calls, text messages, emails, or other communication channels.
This may include:
Name
Phone number
Email address
Mailing address or pickup address
Prayer request details
Transportation request details
Event registration information
Visitor information
Membership or virtual membership interest
Ministry interest
Volunteer interest
Messages or questions submitted through chat or forms
Communication preferences
Any other information you choose to provide
We may also collect basic technical information when you visit our website, such as browser type, device type, pages visited, general location data, referral source, and website usage information.
3. How We Use Your Information
Hospital Church of Jacksonville may use the information we collect to:
Respond to your questions or requests
Provide prayer support
Follow up with first-time visitors
Coordinate transportation requests
Register you for events or church activities
Send service reminders
Send church announcements and ministry updates
Provide customer care and administrative communication
Support membership or virtual membership follow-up
Improve our website and communication process
Manage church operations and ministry outreach
Contact you about changes to events, services, or schedules
Provide requested information by phone, text, email, or online messaging
Maintain records related to ministry communication and requests
We only use your information for church-related, ministry-related, communication-related, operational, or administrative purposes.
4. Text Messaging, Phone Calls, and Communication Consent
4. Text Messaging and Communication Consent
Providing a phone number through our website allows WORLDWIDE FELLOWSHIP OF HOSPITAL CHURCHES INC, operating as Hospital Church of Jacksonville, to respond to the specific inquiry or request submitted.
Recurring SMS messages are sent only when an individual separately provides explicit SMS consent through our designated Contact form by intentionally selecting the optional, unchecked SMS consent checkbox.
Individuals who opt in may receive text messages concerning church service reminders, prayer follow-up, transportation updates, event confirmations, visitor follow-up, ministry updates, schedule changes, and customer care.
The website chat feature is available for browser-based general inquiries and Facebook Messenger communication only. It is not an SMS opt-in method.
Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of attending church, receiving prayer, requesting transportation, registering for events, or participating in ministry activities.
5. SMS Opt-In Data
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service, messaging delivery, CRM management, or technical support, is permitted only as necessary to provide those services on behalf of WORLDWIDE FELLOWSHIP OF HOSPITAL CHURCHES INC, operating as Hospital Church of Jacksonville.
All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
6. Prayer Requests and Sensitive Information
Prayer requests are handled with care, respect, and discretion. Information submitted through a prayer request form may be shared with appropriate church leaders, prayer team members, or ministry staff for the purpose of providing prayer support and follow-up.
Please avoid submitting highly sensitive personal, medical, legal, financial, or emergency information through website forms or chat features.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, safety emergency, immediate danger, or crisis situation, call 911 or contact the appropriate emergency service immediately.
Prayer support is spiritual and pastoral in nature and is not a substitute for professional medical, legal, financial, mental health, or emergency assistance.
7. Transportation Information
If you request transportation, we may collect your name, phone number, pickup address, number of riders, requested service date, mobility concerns, and related details needed to coordinate pickup and drop-off.
Transportation information may be shared with church transportation coordinators, approved drivers, or ministry team members only as needed to review, approve, schedule, or complete transportation requests.
Submitting a transportation request does not guarantee approval or availability.
8. Event and Visitor Information
If you register for an event, plan a visit, or submit a visitor form, we may use your information to confirm your registration, send reminders, prepare for your visit, follow up after your visit, and help you connect with the appropriate ministry team.
This information may be shared internally with greeters, ministry leaders, event coordinators, or church staff as needed to support your request.
9. How We Share Information
Hospital Church of Jacksonville may share your information only as needed for church operations, ministry care, communication, event coordination, transportation coordination, prayer support, or legal compliance.
We may share information with:
Church leaders
Ministry staff
Prayer team members
Transportation coordinators
Event coordinators
Approved volunteers
Communication service providers
Website hosting providers
CRM or database providers
Email and text messaging platforms
Payment processors, if donations or payments are made
Legal or government authorities, if required by law
We do not sell your personal information.
We do not share your personal information with third parties for their unrelated marketing purposes.
10. Third-Party Services
Our website and communication systems may use third-party tools for website hosting, forms, chat widgets, analytics, scheduling, email, phone calls, text messaging, customer relationship management, payment processing, or event registration.
These third-party providers may process your information only as needed to provide their services to Hospital Church of Jacksonville.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or platforms that are not controlled by Hospital Church of Jacksonville. If you click a third-party link, you should review that platform’s privacy policy.
11. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, or similar technologies to understand how visitors use the website, improve website performance, measure engagement, and support communication or advertising efforts where applicable.
You may be able to disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
12. Data Security
Hospital Church of Jacksonville takes reasonable steps to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no website, form, email, text message, chat system, or online communication method is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted online.
13. Data Retention
We may retain personal information for as long as needed to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, support ministry operations, maintain communication records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and manage church administration.
We may delete or update records when they are no longer needed or when legally appropriate.
14. Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for general church communication and ministry connection. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parent or guardian involvement.
If a parent or guardian believes a child has submitted personal information without permission, they may contact us at info@jesusmeds.org and request review or removal.
15. Your Choices
You may contact WORLDWIDE FELLOWSHIP OF HOSPITAL CHURCHES INC, to:
Update your contact information
Request removal from communication lists
Ask questions about your personal information
Opt out of certain communications
Request that we stop contacting you by text, phone, or email where applicable
To opt out of SMS messages, reply STOP.
For help, reply HELP, email info@jesusmeds.org, or call 1-904-605-7338.
16. Email Communications
If you provide your email address, we may send church-related communication, ministry updates, event reminders, visitor follow-up, prayer follow-up, or administrative messages.
You may request to stop receiving non-essential email communication by contacting us at info@jesusmeds.org.
17. Links to Other Websites
Our website may include links to third-party websites, social media pages, donation platforms, video platforms, registration platforms, or other external resources.
WORLDWIDE FELLOWSHIP OF HOSPITAL CHURCHES INC, is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of third-party websites. Visiting external websites is at your own discretion.
18. Changes to This Privacy Policy
WORLDWIDE FELLOWSHIP OF HOSPITAL CHURCHES INC, may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of our website, forms, chat features, or communication services after updates are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
19. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, messaging practices, communication preferences, or your personal information, contact:
WORLDWIDE FELLOWSHIP OF HOSPITAL CHURCHES INC,
Address: 5454 Arlington Expressway Service Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32211
Phone: 1-904-605-7338
Email: info@jesusmeds.org
Website: www.jesusmeds.org