Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Oy Bay ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you join our community and participate in our events.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information:

• Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
• Payment information if applicable for event tickets and bookings.
• Social media profiles, if shared voluntarily.
• Event participation history and preferences.
• Any additional information you provide through our application form or feedback.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Organize and manage events, social opportunities, and community activities.
• Communicate important updates, event invitations, and community news.
• Improve our programming based on your feedback and engagement.
• Process payments, if applicable.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data with:

• Event partners and sponsors, but only with your consent.
• Third-party service providers assisting with event management, email communications, and payment processing.
• Legal authorities if required by law or in response to legal proceedings.

We do not sell or share mobile or personal data with third parties, affiliates, or partners for marketing or promotional purposes. We only share data with third parties when it is strictly necessary to deliver our service and only under binding agreements that ensure confidentiality. Under no circumstances will mobile data be shared or sold for advertising or promotional use.

Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. However, no data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we encourage you to take precautions when sharing personal information.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information.
• Opt out of marketing communications.
• Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Withdraw consent where applicable.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at shalom@oybay.org.

SMS Communications

By providing your phone number and opting in, you consent to receive SMS text messages from Oy Bay regarding community updates, event invitations, and important notifications.

SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.

Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.

To opt out of SMS communications at any time, reply STOP to any message. For help, reply HELP or contact us at shalom@oybay.org.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website, and continued participation in our events implies acceptance of the updated terms.