Temple Emanuel of Greater New Haven, Inc.
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 17, 2026
Temple Emanuel of Greater New Haven, Inc. (“Temple Emanuel,” “TE,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information provided by members of our community, visitors to our website, and participants in our programs and services.
This Privacy Policy explains how Temple Emanuel collects, uses, and protects information, including information associated with our SMS text messaging program.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with Temple Emanuel, we may collect information such as:
- Name and contact information, including telephone number and email address.
- Information you provide when registering for events, programs, services, or activities.
- Communication preferences, including whether you have opted in to receive SMS messages.
- Information you voluntarily provide to us through forms, correspondence, or other communications.
We collect only information reasonably necessary to operate our congregation, communicate with our community, administer programs and events, and provide requested services.
How We Use Information
Temple Emanuel may use information we collect to:
- Communicate with members, guests, and participants.
- Provide information about Temple Emanuel programs, events, services, and activities.
- Send important community notifications.
- Send weather-related notifications when appropriate.
- Send event reminders.
- Send safety and security updates affecting the Temple Emanuel community.
- Respond to questions and requests.
- Maintain appropriate administrative, financial, and operational records.
SMS Text Messaging
If you voluntarily provide your mobile telephone number and specifically opt in to Temple Emanuel’s SMS messaging program, we may use that number to send text messages relating to the messaging program for which you provided consent.
Our SMS messages may include:
- Weather-related alerts and changes affecting Temple Emanuel activities.
- Event reminders and updates.
- Safety and security notifications.
- Other important community information related to Temple Emanuel activities and operations.
Message frequency will vary depending on circumstances, including scheduled events, weather, and community safety needs.
Message and data rates may apply.
You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to a Temple Emanuel text message. You may also request assistance by replying HELP.
Opting out of SMS messages will not affect your membership, participation in Temple Emanuel programs, or ability to receive services through other communication methods.
SMS Consent and Mobile Information
Temple Emanuel does not sell, rent, or otherwise provide mobile telephone numbers, SMS opt-in information, or SMS consent information to third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.
SMS opt-in information and consent will be used only for the purposes of administering and providing the Temple Emanuel messaging program, including through service providers that assist us in delivering text messages.
Sharing of Information
Temple Emanuel may share information with trusted service providers when necessary for them to perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, communications, event administration, database management, or SMS message delivery.
These service providers are authorized to use information only as necessary to provide services to Temple Emanuel.
We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration.
Information Security
Temple Emanuel takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
No method of transmitting or storing information is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Temple Emanuel does not knowingly use its SMS messaging program to collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13.
Parents or guardians who have questions about information associated with a minor may contact Temple Emanuel.
Your Choices
You may choose not to provide certain information. You may also change your communication preferences or withdraw consent for SMS messaging at any time.
To stop receiving Temple Emanuel SMS messages, reply STOP to a Temple Emanuel text message.
For assistance, reply HELP or contact Temple Emanuel using the contact information on our website.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Temple Emanuel may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy or Temple Emanuel’s use of personal information may be directed to Temple Emanuel of Greater New Haven through the contact information provided on our website:
Temple Emanuel of Greater New Haven
Website: https://tegnh.org
Phone: 203-397-3000
This Privacy Policy applies to Temple Emanuel’s SMS messaging program and related communications.