Privacy Policy for Hechal Yehuda Mobile App

Last Updated: March 1, 2026

1. Introduction

Hechal Yehuda ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Hechal Yehuda mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use the App.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We may collect the following information automatically:

Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers
App Usage Data: Features accessed, pages viewed, time spent in the app
Crash Reports: Technical information if the app crashes to help us improve stability

2.3 Push Notifications

If you opt-in to receive push notifications, we collect and store a push notification token to send you updates about:

New weekly content (Talmud Israeli, prayer times, etc.)
Community announcements
Holiday reminders

You can disable push notifications at any time through your device settings or within the App.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Provide and maintain the App's functionality
Send push notifications (if you opted in)
Improve the App's performance and user experience
Fix bugs and technical issues
Understand how users interact with the App

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your information with third parties, except in the following cases:

Service Providers: We use Expo (for app infrastructure) and Cloudflare (for backend services), which may process technical data on our behalf
Payment Processing: Donations are processed through Grow. When you make a donation, you are redirected to Grow's secure payment page. We do not collect or store your payment information. Grow's privacy policy applies: grow-tech.co
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children's Privacy

Our App is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect 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 so we can delete it.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the information we have about you (though we collect minimal data)
Request deletion of your push notification token
Opt out of push notifications at any time
Uninstall the App, which removes all locally stored data

8. Third-Party Services

The App may contain links to external websites and services, including:

Grow (for donations)
Google Maps (for directions)
Email and phone applications (for contact features)

These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. International Users

The App is operated from Israel. If you are accessing the App from outside Israel, your information may be transferred to and processed in Israel.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://hechal-yehuda.org
Address: Hechal Yehuda Synagogue, 28 Efrata Street, Bet Shemesh, Israel