UW Jewish Alumni Association Privacy Policy.

Effective Date: December 4, 2024

The University of Washington Jewish Alumni Association (UWJAA) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with Washington State law.

Information We Collect

We only collect personal information necessary to invite you to join the UWJAA or participate as a volunteer. This information may include but is not limited to:

- Name

- Email Address

- Phone Number

- School affiliation and graduation year

We collect your information only with your explicit consent, which is obtained when you complete and submit our membership or volunteer interest form.

How We Use Your Information

Your information will only be used to:

- Communicate invitations to join the association

- Notify you about opportunities to volunteer for activities and events

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by applicable laws. Once the information is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted in accordance with our data protection standards.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, share, or disclose your personal information to any third parties under any circumstances.

Data Security

We use encryption, firewalls, and secure servers to protect your data and regularly review our security measures to comply with best practices. While we take all reasonable steps to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security against all threats. By providing your information, you acknowledge this risk.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that a minor has provided us with personal information, we will delete it promptly.

Your Rights

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information we hold about you. You may exercise these rights by contacting us at: membership.uwjaa@gmail.com

Accessibility and Transparency

This policy is available on our website and in alternative formats upon request.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be communicated via our website with the updated effective date.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Washington.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: uwjewishalumni@gmail.com