Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 05/01/2025

Shomer Habayit Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you use our services, including our website www.shomerhabayit.org (“Site”).

1. Who We Are

Shomer Habayit is a nonprofit legal and support center based in New York, serving Orthodox Jewish families before, during, and after divorce. We provide holistic support, legal navigation, and crisis intervention.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:

Name

Email address

Billing address

Payment information (for donations)

Information you provide when creating an account

Any information you voluntarily submit through forms, emails, or other communications

We also collect certain information automatically:

IP address

Browser type and device information

Usage data via cookies and analytics tools (including Google Analytics and Squarespace’s built-in analytics)

3. How We Collect Information

When you fill out forms on our Site (e.g., contact, donation, or registration forms)

When you create or manage a user account

When you make a donation

Automatically through cookies and analytics tools when you visit our Site

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and improve our services

Process donations and issue tax receipts

Communicate with you about your account, donations, or support requests

Send occasional updates, newsletters, or fundraising appeals (you can opt out at any time)

Comply with legal obligations

Analyze website usage to improve our Site and outreach

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your information:

With trusted service providers (e.g., Squarespace for website hosting, payment processors for donations)

As required by law, regulation, or legal process

With your explicit consent

6. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics and Squarespace’s native analytics) to understand how visitors use our Site and to improve user experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. All payment transactions are processed securely via PCI DSS-compliant payment processors.

8. User Accounts

If you create an account on our Site, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login information.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access, update, or delete your personal information

Opt out of communications

Request a copy of the information we hold about you

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert contact email].

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for adults and families. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
hschuster@shomerhabayit.org