At the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we value your privacy and are committed to transparency regarding how we collect, use, and protect your data. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we process it, and your rights regarding your data.
1. Information We Collect
We collect and process user data in connection with your interactions with our website, social media platforms (Facebook & Instagram, etc.), and app. This includes:
- Personal Information: Information you provide, such as your name, address, email, phone number, and payment details when registering for events, subscribing to newsletters, making donations, or contacting us.
- Usage Data: Information automatically collected when you visit our site, including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
- Google & Meta Analytics Data: We use Google & Meta Analytics to track site visitation, behavior, and engagement patterns. Google & Meta Analytics collect cookies, device information, location data, and user interactions to help us improve our services.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Our site uses cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to personalize your experience, measure engagement, and provide targeted content. When you first visit our page, you will be prompted to accept cookies. You may choose to accept, or decline the cookies we use. You may also manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Or clear your cache to remove unwanted cookies at any time.
2. How We Use Your Information
We collect and process data for the following purposes:
- To provide and personalize services, including event registrations, newsletters, and donation processing.
- To analyze site traffic and improve functionality using Google Analytics.
- To communicate updates, confirmations, and other relevant notices.
- To enhance security and prevent fraudulent activity.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.
- To provide targeted advertising and marketing communications on platforms such as Facebook and Instagram (if consented to).
3. Data Sharing and Security
We do not sell or trade donor or visitor personal information. However, we may share data with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with website hosting, analytics, marketing, and customer support.
- Google Analytics & Social Media Advertising: We allow Google Analytics to process site usage data. We also use advertising features on Facebook and Instagram that may collect data based on user interactions. These platforms may use cookies and tracking technologies to serve targeted ads.
- Legal Compliance: If required by law or necessary to protect our rights, user safety, or security.
We implement appropriate security measures, including encryption, SSL transmission, and secure storage, to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
4. Your Rights and Choices
As a user, you have rights concerning your data:
- Access & Correction: You may request access to or corrections of your personal information.
- Opt-Out of Google Analytics Tracking: You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
- Cookie & Ad Preferences: Manage cookies through your browser settings and adjust ad preferences on Facebook and Instagram.
- Data Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal data unless retention is required by law.
- Marketing Preferences: Opt out of marketing communications, including social media advertising, by updating your settings on Facebook and Instagram or contacting us.
5. Links to External Sites
We provide links to other websites for convenience. However, we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites.
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle
Email: info@jewishinseattle.org
Address: 300 Lenora St PMB 6074, Seattle, WA 98121
By using our website, social media platforms, or other Federation resources, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
