--- title: Messaging Privacy Policy | Charis Center description: Charis Center prioritizes your privacy in SMS communications, detailing data collection, usage, and security measures to protect your personal information. --- [Skip to Content](https://chariscenter.org/messaging-policy#main-content) - [Call | (580) 786-6000](tel:+15807866000) - [Text 24/7 | (580) 441-5611](sms:+15804415611) [![newcharislogo](https://chariscenter.org/hubfs/newcharislogo.png "newcharislogo")](https://chariscenter.org?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://chariscenter.org) - Show submenu for Services Services - [Text Our Nurses](https://chariscenter.org/nurse-chat) - [Pre-Abortion Screening](https://chariscenter.org/abortionscreening) - [Pregnancy Tests](https://chariscenter.org/pregnancy-tests) - [Ultrasounds](https://chariscenter.org/ultrasound) - [Abortion Pill Reversal](https://chariscenter.org/abortion-pill-reversal) - [Parenting Services](https://chariscenter.org/services) - [Support Services](https://chariscenter.org/support-services) - [Support for Men](https://chariscenter.org/for-men) - Show submenu for FAQs FAQs - [First Appointment Expectations](https://chariscenter.org/what-to-expect) - [About Pregnancy](https://chariscenter.org/pregnancy-faqs) - [About Abortion](https://chariscenter.org/abortion-faqs) - [About the Abortion Pill](https://chariscenter.org/abortion-pill-faqs) - [Helpful Advice](https://chariscenter.org/helpful-advice) - Show submenu for Support Us Support Us - [Donor Information](https://chariscenter.org/donors) - [Give Now](https://charis.churchcenter.com/giving) - Search - [Make Appointment](https://chariscenter.org/make-appointment?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://chariscenter.org) - Show submenu for Services Services - [Text Our Nurses](https://chariscenter.org/nurse-chat) - [Pre-Abortion Screening](https://chariscenter.org/abortionscreening) - [Pregnancy Tests](https://chariscenter.org/pregnancy-tests) - [Ultrasounds](https://chariscenter.org/ultrasound) - [Abortion Pill Reversal](https://chariscenter.org/abortion-pill-reversal) - [Parenting Services](https://chariscenter.org/services) - [Support Services](https://chariscenter.org/support-services) - [Support for Men](https://chariscenter.org/for-men) - Show submenu for FAQs FAQs - [First Appointment Expectations](https://chariscenter.org/what-to-expect) - [About Pregnancy](https://chariscenter.org/pregnancy-faqs) - [About Abortion](https://chariscenter.org/abortion-faqs) - [About the Abortion Pill](https://chariscenter.org/abortion-pill-faqs) - [Helpful Advice](https://chariscenter.org/helpful-advice) - Show submenu for Support Us Support Us - [Donor Information](https://chariscenter.org/donors) - [Give Now](https://charis.churchcenter.com/giving) - [Make Appointment](https://chariscenter.org/make-appointment?hsLang=en) - Search # Messaging Privacy Policy ###### Charis Center **Last Updated:** July 2026 Charis Center ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Messaging Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information related specifically to our SMS/text messaging communications. ##### Information We Collect When you opt in to receive text messages from Charis Center, we may collect: - Your name - Mobile phone number - Message content and interaction history - Appointment or service-related information you voluntarily provide ##### How We Use Your Information We use this information solely to: - Communicate with you about services, appointments, resources, and support. - Respond to questions or requests you initiate. - Provide important updates related to your care or engagement with our organization. ##### Data Sharing and Disclosure We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information for marketing purposes. **All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.** Your information is only accessible to authorized staff or service providers who assist us in delivering messages on our behalf and are required to protect your data. ##### Data Security We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. ##### Your Choices You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying **STOP**. For assistance, reply **HELP** or contact us using the information below. ##### Contact Us If you have questions about this Messaging Privacy Policy, please contact us: **Charis Center** 1700 W Jones Ave. Duncan, OK 73533 **Phone:** [(580) 786-6000](tel:5807866000) **Text:** [(580) 441-5611](sms:+15804415611) **Email:** [sydney@chariscenter.org](mailto:sydney@chariscenter.org) ![newcharislogo](https://chariscenter.org/hs-fs/hubfs/newcharislogo.png?width=200&height=70&name=newcharislogo.png) ##### Get In Touch - [Contact Us](https://chariscenter.org/contact) - [(580) 786-6000](tel:+15807866000) - [For Donors](https://chariscenter.org/donors) ##### Visit Us 1700 W Jones Ave. Duncan, OK 73533 [Get Directions](https://maps.app.goo.gl/KVUKPcM5Ke5MEvhL8) ##### Hours Monday: 9am-5pm Tuesday: 9am-5pm Wednesday: 9am-1pm Thursday: 9am-5pm Friday & Saturday: By appointment only ##### **Here For You** Charis Center doesn’t provide or refer for abortions. Our free services help supply the information needed to understand abortion procedures, potential risks, and side effects.   [Make Appointment](https://chariscenter.org/make-appointment?hsLang=en) © 2026 Charis Center. All Rights Reserved. - [Privacy Policy](https://chariscenter.org/privacy-policy) - [Messaging Privacy Policy](https://chariscenter.org/messaging-policy) - [Messaging Terms & Conditions](https://chariscenter.org/messaging-terms) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@id" : "https://chariscenter.org/#organization", "@type" : "MedicalClinic", "additionalType" : "https://schema.org/NGO", "address" : { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "US", "addressLocality" : "Duncan", "addressRegion" : "OK", "postalCode" : "73533", "streetAddress" : "1700 W Jones Ave" }, "alternateName" : "Charis Pregnancy Center", "areaServed" : [ { "@type" : "City", "name" : "Duncan" }, { "@type" : "AdministrativeArea", "name" : "Stephens County" }, { "@type" : "State", "name" : "Oklahoma" } ], "contactPoint" : [ { "@type" : "ContactPoint", "areaServed" : "US", "availableLanguage" : "English", "contactType" : "customer service", "hoursAvailable" : [ { "@type" : "OpeningHoursSpecification", "closes" : "17:00", "dayOfWeek" : [ "Monday", "Tuesday", "Thursday" ], "opens" : "09:00" }, { "@type" : "OpeningHoursSpecification", "closes" : "13:00", "dayOfWeek" : [ "Wednesday" ], "opens" : "09:00" } ], "telephone" : "+1-580-786-6000" }, { "@type" : "ContactPoint", "areaServed" : "US", "availableLanguage" : "English", "contactType" : "text message support", "telephone" : "+1-405-757-4673" } ], "currenciesAccepted" : "USD", "description" : "Charis Center is a community-funded, nonprofit medical clinic in Duncan, Oklahoma providing free and confidential pregnancy services to women and men in Stephens County and Southern Oklahoma. 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