Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 19, 2026

The Bukharian Jewish Community Center (“BJCC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our website at bukharianjewishcommunitycenter.org. If you have any questions, contact us at info@bjccny.org or call 718-520-1111.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you register for membership, make a donation, sign up for our email list, register for events or CPR training sessions, or contact us through our website.

The personal information we may collect includes:

Full name and contact details (email address, phone number, mailing address)
Membership plan and payment information
Event registration and attendance records
Donation history and preferences
Communications sent to us via email or contact forms
Device and usage data automatically collected when you visit our website (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visit)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To process membership registrations, renewals, and payments
To confirm event, program, and CPR training registrations
To send our BJCC email newsletter and community announcements
To facilitate donations and issue charitable contribution receipts
To respond to your inquiries and provide member support
To improve our website, programs, and community offerings
To comply with applicable legal obligations

We will never sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our activities, and only under strict confidentiality agreements.

Email Communications

When you subscribe to our BJCC Email List, you consent to receive periodic emails about community events, Shabbat times, programs, holiday announcements, and organizational updates.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email, or by contacting us directly at info@bjccny.org. We will process your unsubscribe request promptly.

Cookies & Website Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit our site.

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential cookies – Required for the website to function properly (e.g., login sessions, form submissions)
Analytics cookies – Help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it
Preference cookies – Remember your settings and choices for a better experience

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of our website may not function properly without cookies.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include SSL encryption for data transmission and secure storage practices for sensitive membership and payment information.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your account credentials confidential.

Third-Party Links & Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), or payment processors. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you visit or use.

We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of any third-party websites linked from our site.

Children's Privacy

BJCC programs and activities welcome families and children. However, our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at info@bjccny.org so we can promptly delete such information from our records.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

The right to access the personal information we hold about you
The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
The right to request deletion of your personal information
The right to opt out of marketing communications at any time
The right to data portability where technically feasible

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@bjccny.org or call 718-520-1111. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe in accordance with applicable law.

Retention of Information

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Membership records are retained for the duration of your membership and for a reasonable period afterward for administrative and legal purposes. Donation records are retained in accordance with IRS regulations for charitable organizations.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Continued use of our website after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.