FRIENDS OF JCC BUDAPEST, Inc.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Who We Are
  3. Information We Collect
  4. How We Use Your Information
  5. Legal Bases for Processing
  6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
  7. How We Share Your Information
  8. Data Retention
  9. Data Security
  10. International Data Transfers
  11. Your Privacy Rights
  12. Privacy for Children
  13. Third Party Links
  14. California Privacy Rights
  15. Do Not Track Signals
  16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
  17. Contact Information

1. Introduction

FRIENDS OF JCC BUDAPEST, Inc. respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices you have about it. It applies to this website located at https://www.friendsjcc.hair and to every service we offer in connection with our community, cultural, educational and computer systems design activities.

This website and the services described on it are developed and operated by the developer FriendsJCC on behalf of FRIENDS OF JCC BUDAPEST, Inc. By using this website you acknowledge that you have read and understood the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please stop using the website and do not provide us with personal information.

We encourage you to read this policy in full. It is written in plain language so that every visitor can understand how their information is handled. We may update this policy from time to time, and the date shown above reflects the most recent revision.

2. Who We Are

FRIENDS OF JCC BUDAPEST, Inc. is the organization responsible for this website and is the data controller for the personal information described in this policy. Our registered details are as follows: FRIENDS OF JCC BUDAPEST, Inc., Bethesda - 20827, United States (US).

We operate in the field of Computer Systems Design and Related Services, and we also organize community, cultural and educational programs that support the Jewish Community Center of Budapest. When we use words such as we, us or our in this policy, we are referring to FRIENDS OF JCC BUDAPEST, Inc.

If you have any question about this policy or about how we handle personal information, you may reach us using the contact details provided in the Contact Information section at the end of this document.

3. Information We Collect

We collect several categories of information in order to operate this website and to provide our programs and services. The first category is information you provide directly. This includes your name, your email address, your phone number, your mailing address, and any other details you type into our contact form or share with us by email or telephone. When you sign up for an event, become a member or make a donation, we collect the information needed to complete that action.

The second category is information collected automatically. When you visit our website, our servers may record technical details such as your internet protocol address, the type of browser and device you use, the pages you view, the date and time of your visit, and the website that referred you to us. This information is generally collected through cookies and similar technologies and is used to understand how visitors use our site.

The third category is information we receive from third parties. From time to time we may receive information about you from payment processors, event platforms or other partners when you complete a transaction or register for a program through those services. We treat this information with the same care as information you provide to us directly.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for a limited and clearly defined set of purposes. We use your contact details to respond to your questions, to process your membership, donation or event registration, and to send you updates you have asked to receive. We use technical information to keep the website secure, to diagnose problems, and to improve the experience for all visitors.

We may use aggregated and de-identified information for planning and reporting. This means we look at patterns across many visitors rather than at any single person. We do not use your personal information to make automated decisions that have legal or similarly significant effects on you.

We will not use your personal information for a purpose that is materially different from the purposes described in this policy without first informing you and, where required by law, obtaining your consent.

5. Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal information only when we have a lawful basis to do so. In many cases we process your information because you have asked us to perform a service, such as registering you for an event or responding to your inquiry. In these situations processing is necessary for the performance of a contract or for steps you have asked us to take before entering a contract.

In other cases we rely on your consent, which you may withdraw at any time. We also rely on our legitimate interests in operating, securing and improving our website and our programs, provided those interests do not override your own rights and freedoms. Finally, we may process information where we are required to do so by law, such as keeping records for tax or regulatory purposes.

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have additional rights regarding the legal basis of processing, and those rights are described in the section titled Your Privacy Rights.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device. We use cookies and similar technologies to recognize your browser, to remember your preferences, and to understand how visitors move through our website. The cookies we use fall into two broad groups: essential cookies, which are required for the website to function properly, and analytics cookies, which help us measure and improve performance.

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually set your browser to refuse cookies, to delete existing cookies, or to warn you when a cookie is being placed. If you disable cookies, some features of the website may not work as intended, but the core content will remain accessible.

We do not use cookies to build a detailed profile of you for advertising purposes, and we do not sell data collected through cookies. More detail about how we handle browser signals is available in the section titled Do Not Track Signals.

7. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to anyone, and we do not rent or trade your details to third parties for their own marketing. We share personal information only in the limited circumstances described here and only to the extent necessary.

We may share information with service providers who perform work on our behalf, such as hosting our website, processing payments, or sending email on our behalf. These providers are bound by contract to use your information only for the services we have asked them to perform and to protect it to the same standard we apply ourselves.

We may also disclose information where the law requires it, where necessary to protect the rights or safety of our organization or any person, or in connection with a merger, sale or transfer of our assets. In every case we limit disclosure to what is necessary and we notify you where the law requires it.

8. Data Retention

We keep personal information only for as long as it is needed to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. For example, we retain membership and donation records for the period required by tax and accounting regulations, and we retain correspondence for a reasonable time so we can refer back to past requests.

When information is no longer needed, we delete it or make it anonymous so that it can no longer be linked to you. The specific retention period depends on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected, and we review our retention practices on a regular basis.

If you ask us to delete your information, we will honor that request unless we are legally required to keep the information or unless keeping it is necessary to protect our legitimate interests.

9. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration and destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular review of our systems and practices.

No method of transmission over the internet or of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. However, we work continuously to reduce risk and to respond quickly and appropriately if a security incident occurs.

You also play a role in keeping your information safe. Please choose strong passwords, keep them confidential, and let us know right away if you believe any of your information has been compromised.

10. International Data Transfers

Our organization is based in the United States, and the personal information we collect may be stored and processed in the United States or in any other country where we or our service providers operate. The data protection laws in those countries may differ from the laws where you live.

When we transfer personal information across borders, we take steps to ensure that it receives an adequate level of protection. These steps may include standard contractual clauses, or other safeguards recognized by applicable law. By using our website you consent to the transfer of your information as described in this section.

If you are located outside the United States and have questions about the transfer of your data, please contact us using the details at the end of this policy.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include the right to access the information we hold about you, the right to correct inaccurate information, the right to request deletion, the right to restrict or object to processing, and the right to data portability.

You may also have the right to withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent as the legal basis for processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your jurisdiction. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before you withdrew it.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact Information section. We will respond to your request within the time required by applicable law and may ask you to verify your identity before taking action.

12. Privacy for Children

Our website and most of our programs are intended for a general audience and are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verified parental consent.

If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete that information promptly. For programs that involve minors, such as our summer camp, we collect information through the parent or guardian and use it only for the safe operation of the program.

We comply with the law that protects the privacy of children online, including the rules known as COPPA, and with other applicable laws that protect the privacy of minors. If the law in your region sets a different age threshold, we will follow the applicable threshold.

13. Third Party Links

Our website may contain links to websites operated by third parties, such as event platforms, payment processors, or partner organizations. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and we are not responsible for their content or their privacy practices.

We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit before you provide any personal information. When you click a link that leaves our site, you should be aware that the privacy practices of the destination site apply to your activity there.

The presence of a link on our website does not mean that we endorse the linked website or agree with its practices, and it does not mean that we have verified every aspect of that site.

14. California Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of California, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act and related laws. These rights may include the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose and sell, the right to request deletion, and the right to request a copy of specific pieces of information we hold about you.

We do not sell personal information as that term is defined under California law, and we do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. We will not discriminate against you for exercising any privacy right you may have under California law.

To submit a California privacy request, please contact us using the details in the Contact Information section and include the phrase California Privacy Request in your message so that we can route it appropriately.

15. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers offer a Do Not Track setting that sends a signal to websites requesting that they not track your online activity. At this time there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to these signals.

Because no clear standard exists, our website does not currently change its behavior in response to Do Not Track signals. We will review this position as standards evolve and as regulators provide further guidance, and we will update this policy accordingly.

You can still exercise meaningful control over tracking by adjusting your browser cookie settings and by using the privacy tools provided by your browser or device.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, in the law, or in the features of our website. When we make material changes, we will update the last updated date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide a more prominent notice.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically so that you remain informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of the website after any change to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

If we intend to use personal information in a manner that is materially different from what was described when we collected it, we will seek your consent before doing so where required by law.

17. Contact Information

If you have any question, concern or request regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle personal information, please contact us using the details below. We will do our best to respond promptly and to resolve any concern you raise.

Organization: FRIENDS OF JCC BUDAPEST, Inc.
Address: Bethesda - 20827, United States (US)
Email: helpdesk@friendsjcc.hair
Phone: +15398888048

You may also return to the homepage to learn more about our organization, our programs and our services.

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