Privacy Policy

Introduction

Jewish Defense Fund ("JDF," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, make donations, sign up for communications, or otherwise interact with our organization.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Payment information for donations (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Communication preferences
• Information provided through forms, surveys, or event registrations
• Website usage data (cookies, IP address, browser type)

How We Use Your Information

• Process donations and provide tax receipts
• Send updates about our programs and impact
• Respond to inquiries and provide support
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations

Data Protection

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for payment processing, email communications, and analytics. These services have their own privacy policies governing how they use your information. We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Text Messaging (SMS)

When you call our donation line at 845-GIVE-JDF (845-448-3533), our automated assistant may offer to send you a text message containing a secure donation link or a volunteer signup link. We send that message only if you say yes during the call and confirm your mobile number aloud. You may also text the line directly, which returns an automated reply containing the same links.

You may also opt in to receive text messages by entering your mobile number in a signup form on this website and ticking the box consenting to receive texts. That consent is never pre-selected and is never required to donate, subscribe, or use any part of this site. Messages sent to supporters who opt in this way may include updates on our programs, community initiatives, events, and appeals. You may also opt in by texting the keyword DONATE or DEFEND to 845-448-3533.

We use your mobile number only for the messages you opted in to receive. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP at any time to opt out, or HELP for assistance. You can also contact us at info@jewishdefensefund.org.

We do not sell, rent, or share mobile numbers with third parties, and mobile opt-in data is never shared for marketing purposes. Calls to our donation line may be recorded, and those recordings serve as our record of your consent to receive messages.

Jewish Defense Fund will never ask for your credit card number, bank account details, or other payment information by phone or by text. Donations are completed only through our secure checkout at jewishdefensefund.org.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

AI assistant connector (MCP)

JDF publishes a public, read-only connector at jewishdefensefund.org/mcp that lets AI assistants look up information already published on this site. It requires no sign-in and no account, and it returns only published public content — never donor, payment, or account data.

Inputs sent to a connector tool, including any description of an incident, are processed in memory only to generate the response. They are not stored in JDF's databases, not used to build donor or user profiles, and not shared with third parties. Standard server-side request logs may be generated by our hosting provider for operational and security purposes.

JDF does not receive, investigate, or respond to incident reports; the connector's incident tools return third-party referrals only. Questions about the connector may be sent to info@jewishdefensefund.org.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@jewishdefensefund.org.