Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Magen David Synagogue ("we," "us," or "our"), located at 2132 McDonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11223, collects, uses, and protects the personal information of individuals who visit our website at magen-david-synagogue.com, contact us, attend our services, or engage with our community programs.

By using our website or providing us with your personal information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our website or submitting personal information.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you provide when you:

• Submit our contact form (name, email address, inquiry subject, message)
• Sign up for synagogue membership
• Register for programs or events
• Make a donation
• Opt in to receive SMS or email communications
• Correspond with us by email

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This information is collected using cookies and similar technologies (see Section 7).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide requested information about our programs and services
• Process membership applications and manage member accounts
• Send service schedules, event announcements, and community updates (with your consent)
• Send SMS/MMS messages if you have consented to text communications
• Process donations and send tax receipts
• Administer youth and educational programs
• Improve our website and community offerings
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

3. SMS & Text Message Communications

4. Information Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, sending communications, or processing donations, under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of Magen David Synagogue, our members, or the public.
• Organizational Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or transfer of synagogue operations, your information may be transferred to the successor organization, subject to this Privacy Policy.

SMS/Mobile Opt-In Data: No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

6. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable legal requirements.
• Opt-Out of Communications: Unsubscribe from email communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send. Opt out of SMS messages by replying STOP.
• Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at magen@magen-david-synagogue.com.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand user preferences. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, doing so may affect the functionality of certain website features.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will promptly delete it. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or organizational structure. When we make material changes, we will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Magen David Synagogue
2132 McDonald Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11223
Email: magen@magen-david-synagogue.com