Privacy policy

Cong. Khal Tzemach Tzadik Viznitz

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

1. Introduction

Cong. Khal Tzemach Tzadik Viznitz (“we,” “us,” or “the Synagogue”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with us, including through our SMS messaging service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Contact information (name, email address, phone number)
Membership and participation details
Mobile phone numbers (only if you explicitly opt in to SMS communications)

3. SMS / Mobile Communications

We collect mobile phone numbers only from individuals who voluntarily opt in to receive text messages.

These messages are used to send:

Prayer service schedules (Shacharit, Mincha, Maariv, etc.)
Holiday information and community announcements
Event reminders and urgent synagogue notices

Important SMS Privacy Commitment:

No mobile information, including phone numbers and SMS opt-in consent data, will ever be shared, sold, rented, or disclosed to any third parties, affiliates, or lead generators for marketing or promotional purposes.

Message frequency varies (typically a few times per month). Standard message and data rates may apply.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely to:

Provide synagogue services and communications
Send prayer times and community notices (if you opted in)
Maintain membership records
Respond to your inquiries

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information only in the following limited situations:

With trusted service providers who help us operate our SMS system (under strict confidentiality agreements)
When required by law or to protect the safety of our community
In the event of a merger or acquisition (with appropriate protections)

6. Opt-In and Opt-Out

You may opt in via our membership form (checkbox is optional and unchecked by default) or by verbally requesting to join the list.
You can opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message we send.
You can also reply HELP for assistance.
We honor opt-out requests immediately.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure.

8. Your Rights

You may request to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)
Withdraw your consent for SMS messages (by replying STOP)

To exercise these rights, email us at shul@viznitbp.org.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. The effective date at the top will be revised. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Cong. Khal Tzemach Tzadik Viznitz

1231 51st Street

Brooklyn, NY 11219

Email: shul@viznitbp.org

Terms & Conditions

1. Agreement to Terms

By using our website, membership forms, or SMS messaging service, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

2. Our Services

Cong. Khal Tzemach Tzadik Viznitz provides synagogue information and community services, including prayer schedules, holiday notices, event reminders, and other congregational announcements.

3. SMS Text Messaging Program

We offer an optional SMS text messaging service to keep members informed.

By opting in, you agree to receive occasional text messages from Cong. Khal Tzemach Tzadik Viznitz containing:

Prayer service times (Shacharit, Mincha, Maariv, etc.)
Holiday information and community announcements
Event reminders and urgent notices

Message Frequency: Varies, typically a few times per month.

Message and Data Rates May Apply. Carrier charges may apply to any text messages sent or received.

4. Opt-In and Consent

You may opt in by:

Checking the optional SMS consent box on our membership form (the box is unchecked by default and not required to submit the form), or
Verbally requesting to join the list (staff will use a documented script and record your consent).

You must be at least 18 years old or have parental/guardian consent to opt in.

5. Opt-Out Instructions

You can stop receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message we send.

You may also reply HELP for assistance.

We will honor your opt-out request immediately. After opting out, you will receive one final confirmation message.

6. Mobile Information Privacy

Mobile phone numbers and SMS opt-in data are collected solely for sending synagogue-related messages.

We will never share, sell, rent, or disclose your mobile number or SMS consent data to any third parties, affiliates, or lead generators for marketing or promotional purposes.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on our website and in our messages (prayer schedules, announcements, etc.) is owned by or licensed to Cong. Khal Tzemach Tzadik Viznitz. You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute it for commercial purposes without our written permission.

8. User Conduct

You agree not to misuse our services, including sending abusive, unlawful, or spam messages in reply to us.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Cong. Khal Tzemach Tzadik Viznitz is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our website or SMS service. We are not responsible for & the carriers are not liable for carrier delays, fees, or failures in message delivery.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms occasionally. The “Effective Date” at the top will be revised. Continued use of our services after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms or our SMS service, please contact us:

Cong. Khal Tzemach Tzadik Viznitz

1231 51st Street

Brooklyn, NY 11219

Email: shul@viznitbp.org

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