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Privacy Policy

A Legal Disclaimer

Effective Date: September 2025

Shirat HaYam – The Liberal Jewish Community of Cyprus ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting Effective Date: [Insert Date]your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website [insert website URL] (the “Website”) or participate in our community events.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal details you provide when registering for events (e.g., name, email, phone number, identity verification details).

  • Family/participant information such as number of adults, children, or teenagers attending.

  • Payment details required for event participation fees.

  • Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited on our Website (collected automatically).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Register participants and manage community events.

  • Communicate important updates and information about events.

  • Comply with security and organisational requirements (including identity verification).

  • Process participation fees or donations.

  • Improve the Website and community services.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

  • Your consent (e.g., when you register for events or subscribe to updates).

  • Contractual necessity (to provide services you have requested).

  • Legal obligations (where identity verification or financial reporting is required).

  • Our legitimate interests in ensuring security and smooth organisation of events.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited information with:

  • Service providers (e.g., payment processors, IT hosting providers).

  • Community organizers strictly for event management.

  • Authorities, only if legally required.

5. Data Storage and Security

  • Personal information is stored securely on protected systems.

  • Access is limited to authorized personnel only.

  • We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, or as required by law.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data.

  • Ask for correction or deletion of inaccurate or unnecessary data.

  • Withdraw your consent at any time (without affecting prior lawful processing).

  • Object to the processing of your data where applicable.

Requests can be sent to contact-us@shirat-hayam.cy.

8. Cookies and Tracking

Our Website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Third-Party Links

The Website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

10. Updates to This Policy

11. Contact Us

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

If you have any questions or requests about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

📧 contact-us@shirat-hayam.cy
📍 Shirat HaYam – The Liberal Jewish Community of Cyprus

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