Privacy Policy

JIMENA – Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa

Effective Date: October 24, 2026

1. Introduction

JIMENA (Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa) is committed to respecting and protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website, participate in our programs, support our work, and share their stories with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how JIMENA collects, uses, stores, and shares personal information through our website, www.jimena.org, and associated online services.

By using our website, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you interact with JIMENA, including when you:

• Make a donation or financial contribution.
• Subscribe to our newsletters or mailing lists.
• Register for an event, training, workshop, or educational program.
• Create an account or access website features requiring registration.
• Contact us through online forms or email.
• Submit an oral history, personal story, photograph, video, audio recording, or other material.
• Participate in surveys, research initiatives, or community engagement activities.
• Browse our website and interact with its content.

Depending on the nature of your interaction, the information collected may include your name, email address, mailing address, telephone number, organizational affiliation, donation history, account information, and any materials or information you voluntarily submit.

Our website may also automatically collect certain technical information, including IP addresses, browser types, device information, referring websites, and website usage data.

3. How We Use Your Information

JIMENA uses personal information to support its nonprofit mission and operations, including to:

• Process donations and provide acknowledgments or tax receipts.
• Communicate about JIMENA's programs, initiatives, events, and opportunities.
• Respond to inquiries and requests.
• Manage registrations, accounts, and program participation.
• Provide educational materials, resources, and services.
• Conduct research and evaluate the effectiveness of our programs.
• Collect, document, and share Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewish histories, heritage, and personal experiences, subject to applicable permissions.
• Improve our website, communications, and user experience.
• Maintain website security and prevent fraud or misuse.
• Fulfill legal, regulatory, and financial obligations.

We use personal information for purposes consistent with the reason it was provided and applicable law.

4. Donations and Payment Information

Donations made through our website may be processed by third-party payment service providers.

These providers may collect and process payment information, including credit card or banking details, according to their own privacy policies and security procedures.

JIMENA may retain donor contact information, donation amounts, transaction records, and related information for acknowledgment, accounting, reporting, and donor stewardship purposes.

JIMENA does not sell donor information. We do not share donor names or contact information with other organizations for their independent fundraising or marketing purposes without permission.

5. Email Communications

Individuals who subscribe to JIMENA's mailing lists may receive newsletters, program announcements, invitations, fundraising appeals, and other communications related to our mission.

You may unsubscribe from promotional email communications at any time by selecting the unsubscribe link included in those messages or by contacting JIMENA directly.

We may continue to send necessary administrative or transactional communications, such as donation receipts or registration confirmations.

6. Personal Stories, Oral Histories, and Uploaded Materials

An important part of JIMENA's mission is documenting and sharing the histories, experiences, and cultural heritage of Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews.

Individuals may voluntarily submit personal narratives, oral histories, photographs, recordings, documents, and other materials through our website or related programs.

We recognize that these materials may contain sensitive personal, family, historical, or cultural information.

Submitting materials does not automatically authorize their public publication. The collection, preservation, publication, or distribution of submitted materials will be governed by applicable submission terms, permissions, releases, or agreements.

Where appropriate, JIMENA may contact contributors to clarify permissions or obtain additional consent before publicly sharing materials.

Individuals with questions about previously submitted materials or requests concerning their personal information may contact JIMENA.

7. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, understand visitor engagement, and improve the user experience.

These technologies may collect information about website traffic, pages visited, device characteristics, and interactions with website content.

You may be able to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Certain website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Where required by applicable law, JIMENA will provide additional notices or choices concerning cookies and tracking technologies.

8. Sharing Information with Third Parties

JIMENA may share personal information with trusted service providers that assist with website hosting, payment processing, email communications, event registration, database management, technical support, and other organizational operations.

These providers may access information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf, subject to applicable agreements and legal requirements.

We may also disclose information when required by law, to respond to lawful requests, to protect the rights and safety of individuals, or to maintain the security and integrity of our services.

JIMENA does not sell personal information.

9. Data Security and Retention

JIMENA takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss.

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, maintain appropriate organizational records, and support legitimate nonprofit operations.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, applicable laws, and any permissions or agreements governing submitted materials.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your place of residence and applicable law, you may have rights concerning your personal information, including the ability to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain information.

California residents may have additional rights under applicable California privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended, where those laws apply to JIMENA and the information involved.

JIMENA will not unlawfully discriminate against individuals for exercising applicable privacy rights.

To submit a privacy-related inquiry or request, please contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.

Some information may need to be retained for legal, financial, archival, or other permitted purposes.

11. Children's Privacy

JIMENA's website provides educational and cultural resources that may be relevant to students, educators, and families.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental or guardian consent where required by law.

If you believe a child has submitted personal information without the necessary permission, please contact us so we can review the matter and take appropriate action.

12. External Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites, educational resources, partner organizations, and third-party services.

JIMENA is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of websites operated by other organizations.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of external websites before providing personal information.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

JIMENA may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our programs, website features, organizational practices, or applicable laws.

Updates will be posted on this page, together with a revised effective date.

14. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or JIMENA's handling of personal information, please contact:

JIMENA – Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa

Website: https://www.jimena.org

Email: info@jimena.org

Subject line: Privacy Inquiry