Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 26, 2025

Temple Beth El of Williamsburg respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting our website: tbewilliamsburg.org. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and handle your information.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use our website or interact with us:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact details you voluntarily provide (e.g., through forms or sign-ups).
Membership Information: If you register as a member or for events, we may collect additional details relevant to synagogue services and programming.
Usage Data: Non-identifiable information such as browser type, pages visited, and general website interaction data to help improve user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected solely for synagogue-related purposes, including:

Communicating with members and visitors
Providing information about services, programs, and events
Processing donations or event registrations
Internal record keeping and administrative functions
Improving website functionality and user experience

Data and Your Rights

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third-party companies or marketers.
Your data will not be distributed, transferred, or disclosed to any external organizations or service providers without your explicit consent, unless required by law or in the case of emergencies.

We take reasonable steps to ensure your personal information is secure. This includes:

Using secure server software (SSL) for sensitive data
Restricting access to authorized personnel only
Regularly reviewing our security practices
Despite our best efforts, no online data transmission can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. You use the website and submit information at your own discretion.

You have the right to: Request access to the personal information we hold about you, request corrections or updates to your information, request deletion of your data (subject to administrative or legal requirements), and opt out of communications at any time.

To make any of these requests, please contact us at communications@tbewilliamsburg.org.

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children without parental consent. Our website may contain links to third-party websites for convenience or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies separately. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes your agreement to the updated policy.