Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Privacy

Toronto Zionist Council ("TZC," "we," "us," and "our") values the trust of our members, donors, and community participants. We are committed to protecting the privacy of personal information that you share with us. This privacy policy outlines our principles and practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of your personal information.

What is Personal Information?

Personal information is any information that can be used to identify, distinguish, or contact a specific individual. This includes information such as your name, contact details, donation history, event participation records, and other information you provide to us. It may also include photographs and video recordings from our public events.

Collection and Use of Personal Information

Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us through various channels, including:

• Membership registration and renewal
• Donations and financial transactions
• Event registration and participation
• Newsletter and communication subscriptions
• Website interaction and online services
• Photographs and videos from public events
• Advocacy support requests and applications

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Processing memberships and maintaining member records
• Managing donations and issuing tax receipts
• Organizing and coordinating events
• Sending newsletters and communications about our activities
• Processing requests for advocacy support
• Documenting and promoting our community events
• Analyzing and improving our programs and services

Public Events and Photography

TZC regularly organizes public rallies and events in support of Israel and the Jewish community. Please note:

• We may photograph or video record these events for documentation and promotional purposes
• By attending our public events, you consent to the potential use of your likeness in our marketing materials and social media
• While you may request to have your likeness excluded from our materials, we cannot guarantee removal from all assets, particularly in large group photographs
• If you have specific privacy concerns, please contact our event organizers in advance

Protection of Personal Information

We maintain appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. These measures include:

• Secure storage of physical and electronic records
• Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel
• Confidentiality agreements with employees and volunteers
• Secure third-party service providers for processing specific functions

Sharing of Personal Information

We treat your personal information with strict confidentiality. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:

• With your consent
• To process transactions through secure third-party service providers (such as payment processors, event management platforms, and email marketing services)
• Where required by law
• In emergency situations to protect the security of our records, our services, or the public

Special Considerations for Advocacy Support

We understand the sensitive nature of Israel advocacy activities and maintain strict confidentiality for all advocacy support requests and applications. Access to this information is strictly limited to essential personnel, and we employ additional security measures to protect the privacy of individuals engaged in advocacy efforts.

Third-Party Service Providers

We may use third-party service providers to facilitate our operations, including:

• Payment processing services
• Event management and registration platforms
• Email marketing and newsletter services
• E-commerce platforms

These service providers are carefully selected and are contractually obligated to maintain appropriate security and confidentiality measures.

Your Privacy Choices

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Update or correct your personal information
• Opt-out of receiving communications from us
• Request removal of your personal information from our records (subject to legal requirements)
• Express preferences regarding the use of your likeness in event photography

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact our Privacy Officer:

Email: privacy@torontozionist.com Privacy Officer: Anita Bromberg Website: https://www.torontozionist.com

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