בעזרת השם יתברך

Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information

Effective Date: March 12, 2026

Keren Almones v'Yesomim ("we," "our," or "us"), operated by Congregation Ohel Torah (EIN 11-3050300), is committed to protecting the privacy of the families and donors we serve. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Name, address, and contact information (phone number, email)
  • Donation and payment information
  • Program enrollment details for families we serve
  • Information submitted through our website contact forms

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Administer and deliver our food assistance program to enrolled families
  • Send SMS text messages to enrolled families regarding account status, seasonal distributions (Pesach, Sukkos, Yom Tov), and program updates
  • Process donations and send donation receipts
  • Communicate important organizational updates
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

3. SMS Communications

By providing your phone number to Keren Almones v'Yesomim, you consent to receive text messages regarding your account, distributions, and Yom Tov updates. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to unsubscribe at any time. Reply HELP for assistance. We do not share your phone number or SMS opt-in data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only as necessary to operate our program (e.g., with affiliated butchers and fish stores under confidential agreements) or as required by law.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

7. Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at the address below. Enrolled families may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP.

8. Contact Us

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

Keren Almones v'Yesomim
c/o Congregation Ohel Torah
25 Ross Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Website: kerenalmones.org/contact