Privacy Policy

ConnectJew (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you use our website.

We believe that the smart and responsible use of data can greatly strengthen our community. Data helps inform organizations and funders about community needs and enables us to support individuals in finding the opportunities that are most meaningful for them. That being said, we take seriously our responsibility to handle all data with care, and we only use it in ways that respect user consent and privacy.

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time, with or without notice. Updates will be posted on this page.

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the ConnectJew website, including general visitors and registered users.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Date of birth
• Preferences relating to Jewish identity and community interests

Non-Personal Information:

• Cookies
• Usage analytics
• IP addresses
• Device information

We do not allow third-party sign-ins. Users must be 18 years or older to create an account. While the platform is open to all adults, our programs primarily serve individuals aged 21 and older.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To recommend events and personalize experiences
• To provide insights to our partner organizations
• To send communications and updates
• To support community security-related purposes
• To support marketing and fundraising for ConnectJew and our partner organizations

We use AI to power recommendations, but no personally identifiable information (PII) is shared with these models.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following ways:

• Service Providers: Technical partners including AWS, Supabase, and Azure may process user data to support platform operations.
• Community Partners: Aggregated and anonymized data may be shared with community partners to help them better understand community trends and engagement.

5. Data Storage & Security

User data is stored on Supabase and secured using encryption and access controls.

You may request:

• A copy of the data we hold about you
• Permanent deletion of your data

Requests can be made by emailing shalom@connectjew.org