Overview
Yeshivah Of Flatbush ("we," "our," or "us") is a nonprofit Jewish educational institution located at 919 East 10th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230 (EIN: 11-1630915). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information that you provide to us through our website and communications channels.
By visiting our website or submitting information through our contact forms, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not submit personal information to us.
Summary: We collect only the information necessary to serve our school community. We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you interact with our website or contact us, we may collect:
- Full name and contact information (email address, mailing address)
- Phone number (when voluntarily provided)
- Nature of your inquiry or request
- Any message content you submit through our contact form
- Communication preferences, including SMS/text message opt-in consent
- Student and family information provided in connection with enrollment inquiries
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- IP address and general geographic location
- Referral source (how you found our website)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Responding to your inquiries and requests
- Providing information about our programs, events, and school community
- Processing enrollment and admissions inquiries
- Sending educational newsletters, event announcements, and school communications
- Sending SMS/text messages when you have provided express written consent
- Fulfilling our nonprofit mission of educating and serving the Jewish community
- Improving our website and communications
- Complying with legal obligations
Information Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing or commercial purposes.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes.
All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: Trusted vendors who assist us in operating our website and communicating with our community (e.g., email platforms, SMS providers), who are contractually required to protect your information and use it only as directed by us.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
- Protection of Rights: When necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Yeshivah Of Flatbush, our students, or others.
- Nonprofit Partnerships: With partner organizations for educational purposes only, with your consent where required.
SMS / Text Messaging
SMS Communications Policy
Yeshivah Of Flatbush may send SMS/MMS text messages to individuals who have provided express written consent. The following terms apply to our text messaging program:
- Consent: We only send text messages to individuals who have expressly opted in. Consent is obtained through our website contact form using an automated telephone dialing system (ATDS).
- Message Types: Recurring marketing and promotional messages, including school updates, event announcements, program information, and community news.
- Message Frequency: Message frequency varies; you may receive up to 4 messages per month.
- Message and Data Rates: Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.
- Opt-Out: Reply STOP to opt out at any time. After opting out, you will receive one final confirmation message and no further texts.
- Help: Reply HELP for assistance. You may also contact us at sarah@yeshivahofflatbush.com.
- Consent is NOT a condition of purchase or any transaction with Yeshivah Of Flatbush.
- Data Sharing: No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Opt-in data and consent information will not be shared with any third parties.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small text files placed on your device. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our website. These tools collect anonymized information about website usage in aggregate.
Children's Privacy
Our website is directed to adults (parents, guardians, community members) and is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. Student information collected in connection with enrollment is provided by parents or guardians and is subject to applicable school privacy laws, including FERPA.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at sarah@yeshivahofflatbush.com and we will promptly delete such information.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
Your Rights
You have the following rights with respect to your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Opt-Out: Opt out of email communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email, or by contacting us directly. Opt out of SMS at any time by replying STOP.
- Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at sarah@yeshivahofflatbush.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Organization: Yeshivah Of Flatbush
- Address: 919 East 10th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230
- Email: sarah@yeshivahofflatbush.com
- EIN: 11-1630915
Also see our Terms & Conditions.