Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2025
Introduction
At Jewish Obits, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. Please read this privacy policy carefully.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Create an obituary or memorial page
- Register for an account
- Sign a guestbook or leave a condolence
- Contact us with inquiries
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Make a purchase (flowers, memorial trees, etc.)
This information may include: name, email address, mailing address, phone number, payment information, and any other information you choose to provide.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Access times and dates
- Pages viewed and links clicked
- Referring website addresses
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our services
- Create and manage user accounts
- Process obituary submissions and memorial pages
- Process payments and send transaction notifications
- Send you updates, newsletters, and marketing communications (with your consent)
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Improve and personalize your experience
- Analyze usage trends and optimize our website
- Prevent fraud and enhance security
- Comply with legal obligations
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (payment processing, email delivery, hosting)
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
- Public Information: Obituaries and memorial pages are publicly viewable by design
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request transfer of your information
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where we rely on consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: