Welcome to bbyo.org (the "Site," "us" or "we"), an online destination connecting Jewish teens. The Site is operated by B'nai B'rith Youth Organization, Inc. ("BBYO") ("Owner and Operator"). Your privacy is our priority, and we are committed to protecting your personal information.
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Your privacy is very important to us. This policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, manage, and protect your personal information. By participating in BBYO’s activities and using the Site, you agree to our practices described below.
Scope: This policy applies solely to personal information collected by BBYO through our Site and activities.
Data Types and Collection:
- Directly Provided Information: Your name, email, payment information, etc., provided during registration or transactions.
- Automatically Collected Information: Data gathered through cookies and tracking technologies while you browse our Site.
By accessing or using this Site, you agree to both our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use. The Terms of Use govern your responsibilities and the acceptable use of our Site. Key terms from the Terms of Use relevant to your interaction with our Site include:
- User Responsibilities: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account. This includes keeping your password secure and notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
- Acceptable Use: You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes. You must not use the Site in a way that infringes on the rights of others or restricts their use and enjoyment of the Site.
- Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising from your use of the Site will be handled under the terms outlined in our Terms of Use <insert link>.
For comprehensive details, please refer to our full Terms of Use.
We collect personal information for several purposes, including:
- Service Provision: To deliver services, process transactions, and enhance your experience on the Site.
- User Engagement: To notify you about updates, events, and activities related to BBYO.
- Operational Efficiency: To analyze and improve our services and develop new features.
Data Minimization: We collect only the necessary information to fulfill these purposes.
Sensitive Information: Includes payment details used strictly for transaction processing and is handled with heightened security measures.
Your personal information is used to:
- Fulfill service requests and respond to inquiries.
- Communicate updates and activities related to BBYO.
- Enhance our services and develop new features.
Sharing with Service Providers: We share data with trusted partners who support Site operations under strict confidentiality agreements.
No Sale of Personal Data: We do not sell or rent your personal data to third-party marketers.
Legal Obligations: Information may be disclosed to comply with legal requirements, ensure user safety, and maintain Site security.
Corporate Changes: In case of a corporate transition, your information may be transferred to the new entity, which will be expected to adhere to this privacy policy.
California residents can request details about their privacy rights and how BBYO manages their data. To make a request, contact us via:
- Email: [email protected] (Subject: "Your California Privacy Rights")
- Mail: BBYO International Office, 529 14th St NW, Suite 705, Washington, DC 20045, ATTN: Privacy Administrator
Include your name, street address, city, state, and zip code. Responses will be sent via your preferred method (email or postal mail).
Communication Preferences: Adjust your preferences in your profile or by contacting us at [email protected]. You can opt-out of promotional emails, though you will continue to receive essential communications.
Self-Service Tools: Tools are being implemented to allow users to manage their personal information directly through account settings.
Cookie Management: Manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain Site functionalities.
Our Platform is hosted in the United States and our services are provided from the United States. It is possible that certain information will be stored on servers in multiple other countries on the “cloud” or other similar distributed hosting platforms. If you are a resident of any country other than the United States, please note that by providing your Personal Information to us, you are consenting to the transfer of your Personal Information to the United States and other jurisdictions as indicated above, and to our use and disclosure of your Personal Information in accordance with this Policy.
If you are a resident of the European Union, please note that the EU has determined that the laws of the United States do not provide adequate protection for your Personal Information. Accordingly, we are transferring your Personal Information from the EU to the United States based on your consent, or our need to use your Personal Information to provide goods or services that you order, and subject to the following additional protections:
If we intend to disclose your Personal Information to any third party that will carry out processing on our behalf, we will enter into a contract with that third party that provides that your Personal Information may be processed only for limited and specified purposes consistent with the consent that you have provided to us, and that the third party must provide the same level of protection for your Personal Information that we are obligated to provide under this Policy while it is processing your Personal Information.
If your Personal Information is being processed by automated means, you have the right to obtain a copy of your provided Personal Information, together with certain additional Personal Information that we have generated as a result of your use of our services, in a structured and commonly used and machine-readable format, and to transfer such Personal Information to another service provider. Upon your request, we will transfer that Personal Information directly to another service provider if it is feasible for us to do so.
If we are processing your Personal Information based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.
You may restrict our use of your Personal Information, by sending us an email stating your request to [email protected], if you have contested the accuracy of that information, or if the processing is unlawful or you need the information to establish, exercise or defend a legal claim. We will then store your Personal Information and process it only with your consent, or to establish, exercise or defend a legal claim or to protect the rights of others. The restriction with respect to information claimed to be inaccurate would end if we verify the accuracy of that contested information.
Some of the information that you provide to us may be sensitive information related to your racial or ethnic identity, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, health (including genetic and biometric data), sex life or sexual orientation (“Sensitive Information”). We will not otherwise use or disclose any of your Sensitive Information without your express consent, subject to certain limited exceptions. Should we wish to make any other use or disclosure of your Sensitive Information, we will notify you by email and request that you authorize such use or disclosure by responding to the email with your express consent.
Upon our receipt of your request by email at [email protected] and our verification of your identity, we will advise you whether or not we are processing Personal Information concerning you and, if so, we will provide you with a copy of your Personal Information being processed and certain information about the nature and purposes of the processing. If your Personal Information is used for automated decision-making, we will provide you with information on the logic being used and the types of decisions being made. You may correct any such Personal Information that is inaccurate or incomplete.
Upon your request, we will erase any of your Personal Information that is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was collected, or that is being used for direct marketing purposes, or if our use is based on your consent and you withdraw that consent.
Our Platform may be used by children in the European Union between the ages of 13 and 16 only with parental consent. If we learn we have collected or received Personal Information from a child in the European Union under the age of 16 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information. In addition, if we have collected Personal Information from any child in the European Union to provide goods or services to that child for a fee, we will erase the Personal Information of that child upon request.
If we are using your Personal Information on the basis of your consent, and we change our Policy to permit any use or disclosure of your Personal Information that is materially different than the uses for which it was originally collected or subsequently authorized by you, we will obtain your consent before we make such further uses of your Personal Information.
If you have a complaint about our compliance with this Policy, you may contact us at [email protected]. If you are not satisfied with our response, you will have the right to lodge a complaint with the Supervisory authority in your country of residence in the EU.
The Site is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If discovered, such information will be deleted immediately.
Parental Notification: When your child registers for the BBYO Site, you, as a parent or legal guardian, will be notified and given the opportunity to create a MyBBYO Portal account. This portal allows you to view your child's activity on the Site and stay informed about their participation in BBYO events and activities.
To ensure the safety and compliance with our policies, we require that all parents or legal guardians sign a parental membership waiver. This waiver is mandatory for your child to participate in BBYO membership activities, including events, programs, and other services offered through the Site. The waiver process will be initiated upon your child’s registration, and instructions will be provided on how to complete it through the MyBBYO Portal.
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption and secure storage practices. However, data transmission over the internet can never be entirely secure, and users do so at their own risk.
Security Enhancements: Continuous improvements to our security protocols are made, and we encourage users to use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication.
Cookies: Small files stored on your device that help us recognize you and track site usage. Manage cookie preferences through your browser.
Google Analytics: Used to understand site usage and improve services. You can opt-out by disabling cookies on your browser.
Image Tags: Also known as web beacons, these track user engagement with our content.
We monitor the Site to ensure security and compliance. Aggregate data about user activities may be shared with partners to improve services without revealing individual identities.
This policy does not cover third-party content or advertising on our Site. Users should review the privacy policies of third parties linked from our Site.
We also collect personal information offline for memberships, events, and donations. This information is used internally and is not shared with third parties for promotional purposes.
BBYO will never ask for sensitive personal information via email. If you receive such a request, report it to [email protected] immediately.
To review, update, or delete your personal information, contact our Privacy Administrator at [email protected]. Provide proof of identification to access or modify your data. We reserve the right to deny access if we cannot verify your identity or if it would violate others' rights.
State-Specific Notices: Detailed financial information is available upon request as required by law. Contact our office for state-specific details.
We may update this policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our Site, and significant changes will be communicated to users.
Effective Date: This Privacy Policy was last updated on September 25, 2024.
- Email: [email protected]
- Mail: BBYO International Office, 529 14th St NW, Suite 705, Washington, DC 20045
For detailed information, refer to the full Privacy Policy above.