Last updated: February 4, 2026
Congregation of Moses (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. It applies to information collected through our website at https://congregationofmoses.org and through our online forms, events, and other services.
1. Information we collect
We may collect the following types of information:
– Contact information – such as your name, mailing address, email address, and phone number.
– Account and registration information – such as login credentials you create, family/household details, membership information, and event registrations.
– Donation and payment information – such as the amount of your donation or payment, the date and method of payment, and limited billing details. Payment card information is processed by third‑party payment processors and is not stored by us in full.
– Communication preferences – such as your choices about receiving emails, text messages, newsletters, and other communications.
– Website usage data – such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referring pages or links, typically collected through cookies and similar technologies.
– Other information you choose to provide – such as prayer requests, volunteer interests, responses to surveys, or messages you send us.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental consent.
2. How we use your information
We use the information we collect for purposes including:
– Providing and improving our ministries, programs, events, and services.
– Registering you for events, classes, and activities and communicating about those events.
– Processing donations, dues, and other payments, and providing tax receipts where applicable.
– Sending administrative messages, such as confirmations, reminders, or important updates.
– Sending newsletters or other communications you have opted to receive, including email and text messages.
– Maintaining our membership records and contact lists.
– Responding to your inquiries, prayer requests, or support questions.
– Operating, maintaining, securing, and improving our website, and understanding how it is used.
– Complying with legal obligations and protecting our rights, property, and the safety of our community.
3. Text messaging and phone numbers
If you choose to provide your mobile number and opt in, we may send you text messages related to specific programs or services, such as:
– Event reminders, updates, and schedule changes.
– Recurring notifications for ongoing programs (for example, Shabbat or holiday service reminders), where you have separately opted in.
Each text messaging program will clearly describe what you are signing up for, how often we may message you, and how to opt out. You can opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. Reply HELP for help. Message frequency varies; message and data rates may apply.
We use trusted third‑party service providers (such as text‑messaging and communications platforms) to deliver text messages and store related data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
4. Legal bases for processing (if applicable)
Where required by law (for example, in some jurisdictions outside the United States), we process your personal information on the following legal bases:
– Your consent (for example, when you sign up for newsletters or text messages).
– Performance of a contract (for example, processing event registrations or donations you initiate).
– Compliance with legal obligations.
– Our legitimate interests in operating and improving our ministries, communications, and website, in a way that does not override your rights and freedoms.
5. How we share your information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
– Service providers and vendors – with trusted third parties who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, payment processing, email and text messaging, event registration, data storage, or analytics. These providers are permitted to use your information only to provide services to us.
– Ministry partners and internal staff – with Congregation of Moses staff, clergy, lay leaders, or volunteers who need the information to carry out their responsibilities, such as coordinating events, caring for members, or following up on requests.
– Donor information – we respect the privacy of our donors. We never sell or trade donor information, and we never share donor names publicly without the donor’s consent, except as required by law (for example, in audited financial statements provided to regulators). Donors may choose to be acknowledged publicly or to remain anonymous.
– Legal and safety reasons – when we believe disclosure is necessary to comply with law, legal process, or a valid request from authorities; to protect the rights, property, or safety of Congregation of Moses, our members, or others; or to detect, prevent, or address fraud or security issues.
– With your consent – when you direct us to share your information or otherwise give us explicit permission.
6. Cookies and similar technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
– Remember your preferences and improve your experience.
– Understand how visitors use our site and which pages are most helpful.
– Support security and basic site functionality.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.
7. How we protect your information
We use reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These measures may include secure servers, access controls, encryption in transit where appropriate, and staff/volunteer training on confidentiality.
No method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data retention
We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements, or to resolve disputes.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and our legal or operational needs (for example, donation records may be retained longer for tax and audit purposes).
9. Your choices and rights
You have choices about how we communicate with you and, in some cases, rights regarding your personal information:
– You may update or correct your contact details by contacting the synagogue office.
– You may opt out of email communications by using the “unsubscribe” link in our emails, where provided, or by contacting us.
– You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP.
– Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under applicable data protection laws (such as rights to access, delete, or restrict certain processing of your personal information). You can exercise these rights by contacting us using the details below.
We will respond to requests in accordance with applicable law and may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.
10. Third‑party links
Our website may contain links to other websites or services that are not controlled by Congregation of Moses. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third‑party sites, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third‑party sites you visit.
11. International visitors
If you access our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers are located. By using our website, you consent to these transfers, subject to applicable law.
12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and may provide additional notice as appropriate.
Your continued use of our website or participation in our programs after any changes become effective means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
13. Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:
Congregation of Moses
2501 Stadium Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Phone: 269‑342‑5463
Email: comofficemgr@congregationofmoses.org
We welcome your questions and feedback.