Effective Date: 10/26/2026
Agudath Israel of Illinois (“Agudah,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information through our website and related communications, including our text messaging program.
Information We Collect
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you contact us, complete a form, or subscribe to communications. This may include your name, email address, mailing address, telephone number, communication preferences, and information included in your messages.
When you subscribe to text messages, we also maintain records of your consent, subscription preferences, and opt-out requests.
How We Use Information
We use personal information to:
- Respond to inquiries and requests;
- Provide information about our organization, programs, events, and community activities;
- Send communications you have requested or agreed to receive, including community updates, voting information, and election reminders;
- Operate, maintain, and improve our website and communications; and
- Maintain security, comply with legal obligations, and honor communication preferences.
Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or rent personal information.
We may provide information to service providers that assist us with website hosting, data storage, email communications, text messaging, and similar operational functions, subject to restrictions on their use of that information for those purposes.
We may also disclose information when required by law or legal process, or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Agudah or others.
Mobile Information and SMS Consent
We do not sell, rent, or share mobile telephone numbers or SMS opt-in data and consent with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes. We may disclose this information to service providers solely as necessary to administer and deliver our text messaging program, or as required by law. SMS consent is specific to Agudath Israel of Illinois and is not transferable to another organization.
If you opt in, you may receive recurring text messages concerning community updates, voting information, election reminders, and related announcements. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
You may unsubscribe by replying STOP to a message. For assistance, reply HELP or email info@agudahil.org. You may also contact us at that email address to request that we stop sending text messages.
Your Choices
You may unsubscribe from email announcements using the unsubscribe link included in those messages or by contacting us. You may also contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information you have provided. We will address requests as required by applicable law and may retain information needed for legal obligations, recordkeeping, or honoring opt-out requests.
Data Security and Retention
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including applicable legal and recordkeeping requirements.
External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, and we do not control those websites.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. If required by applicable law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent.
Contact
For questions about this policy or our privacy practices, contact info@agudahil.org.