1. Introduction
MezuzUS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Richmond, Virginia.
Our mission is to help bring mezuzahs to Jewish homes and communities. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information submitted through our website, donation forms, order forms, request forms, dashboards, and related services.
2. Organization Information
MezuzUS
1003 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23220
United States
EIN: 33-2892771
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information such as:
3.2 Mezuzah Request Information
When a mezuzah is requested, we may collect information needed to process, deliver, verify, and manage the request, including:
3.3 Donation and Payment Information
Payments and donations may be processed by third-party payment providers such as Stripe or WooCommerce-supported processors.
We do not store full credit card numbers on our website. Payment providers may collect and process payment information according to their own privacy policies.
3.4 Technical Information
We may automatically collect technical information such as:
4. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
5. Sharing Information
We may share information only when needed for our mission and operations, including with:
We do not sell personal information.
6. Uploaded Photos
Users may upload photos related to mezuzah installation or verification.
These photos may be used to:
We try to avoid displaying personal or sensitive information publicly unless approval or appropriate use is part of the service workflow.
7. Public Mezuzah Details Pages
Some mezuzah records may have public detail pages showing information about the mezuzah itself, such as ID, status, writing, checking, certification, or timeline details.
Personal recipient information such as name, phone, email, and city is not intended to be displayed on public mezuzah detail pages.
8. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Users may disable cookies in their browser, but some website features may not work properly.
9. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information.
However, no website, database, or online transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Data Retention
We retain information for as long as needed to:
When information is no longer needed, we may delete, archive, or anonymize it.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended to collect personal information directly from children under 13.
If we learn that we collected information from a child without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
12. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
Some requests may be limited by legal, tax, security, or operational requirements.
13. Email Communications
We may send emails related to:
Users may unsubscribe from marketing-style emails where applicable, but transactional or service-related emails may still be sent when necessary.
14. Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services such as:
These services may process information according to their own policies.
15. International Users
MezuzUS is based in the United States. If you access the website from outside the United States, your information may be processed and stored in the United States or by service providers in other countries.
16. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When we make changes, we may update the effective date above. Continued use of the website means you accept the updated policy.
17. Contact Us
For privacy questions or requests, contact:
MezuzUS
1003 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23220
United States
Email: office@mezuz.us
