Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
Effective Date: 3/25/26
Last Updated: 3/25/26
1. Introduction
Cultural Synagogue (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, visitors, and community. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, make membership payments, RSVP for events, or otherwise interact with us.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information necessary to operate our synagogue and serve our community.
a. Personal Information
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Name
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Email address
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Mailing address
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Phone number
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Household/family information (if voluntarily provided)
b. Membership & Payment Information
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Membership status and history
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Donation or dues amounts
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Billing details (processed via secure third-party payment processors)
⚠️ We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers. Payments are handled securely in accordance with industry standards (e.g., PCI-DSS).
c. Event & RSVP Information
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Event registrations
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Attendance records
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Dietary preferences or accessibility needs (if provided)
d. Automatically Collected Data
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IP address
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Browser and device type
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Website usage data (via cookies or analytics tools)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Process membership registrations and payments
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Manage event RSVPs and attendance
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Communicate about synagogue programs, services, and updates
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Provide pastoral care and community support (when applicable)
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Improve our website and services
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Comply with legal and tax obligations
We collect only the information reasonably necessary for these purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (Oregon & U.S.)
Depending on your interaction with us, we process your data based on:
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Your consent (e.g., submitting forms, RSVPs)
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Contractual necessity (e.g., membership payments)
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Legitimate organizational interests (e.g., community communications)
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Legal obligations (e.g., financial recordkeeping)
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information.
We may share data only with:
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Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms)
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Clergy or authorized staff for synagogue operations
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Government authorities when required by law
All third parties are required to protect your information.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Maintain website functionality
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Analyze traffic and usage
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Improve user experience
You may disable cookies in your browser settings.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including:
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Encrypted (HTTPS) connections
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Secure payment processing
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Restricted access to personal data
However, no system is completely secure.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
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Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
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Maintain membership and donation records
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Comply with legal and financial obligations
9. Your Privacy Rights (Oregon Residents)
Under the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA), Oregon residents may have the right to:
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Access personal data we hold about you
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Correct inaccuracies
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Request deletion of your data
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Obtain a copy of your data (data portability)
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Opt out of certain data uses (if applicable)
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
📧 culturalsynagogue@gmail.com
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Cultural Synagogue