Privacy Policy
Tikkun Olam Messianic Center Effective Date: July 13, 2026
Tikkun Olam Messianic Center ("we," "us," "our," or "the Center") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website, attend our services, or interact with us, including through donations.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
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Contact information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, phone number, or mailing address, when you fill out a contact form, request information, or sign up for communications.
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Donation information, including your name, contact details, and payment information, when you make a contribution through our website. Payment card information is processed by a third-party payment processor and is not stored on our servers.
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Website usage information, such as pages visited, browser type, and general location, collected automatically through standard analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
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Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
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Process and acknowledge donations, including providing tax-deductible contribution receipts
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Send updates about services, events, or congregation news, if you have opted in
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Improve our website and better serve our community
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Comply with applicable legal and tax-reporting obligations as a 501(c)(3) organization
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share information with:
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Service providers who help us operate our website or process donations (e.g., payment processors, email service providers), who are contractually obligated to protect your information
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Government or regulatory authorities, if required by law
4. Donation and Payment Security
Donations made through our website are processed by a secure, third-party payment processor. We do not store your full credit card or bank account information on our own systems. Please refer to our payment processor's privacy policy for details on how they handle your payment data.
5. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to understand how visitors use our site and to improve the user experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly as a result.
6. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including any recordkeeping required for tax-deductible contribution documentation under IRS regulations.
8. Your Choices
You may:
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Opt out of email communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly
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Request that we correct or delete personal information we hold about you, subject to any recordkeeping requirements we must legally maintain
9. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. 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.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Tikkun Olam Messianic Center 159 Frederick Street Lexington, OH 44904 (419) 853-6372 information@tikkunolammessianic.com