Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ShulSearch ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit shulsearch.com. Please read this policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

• Account registration details (name, email address) via Clerk authentication
• Saved property preferences and favorites
• Contact form or inquiry submissions (name, email, phone, message)

b. Information Collected Automatically

• Pages visited, search queries, and browsing behavior on the Site
• Device type, browser type, operating system, and IP address
• Referring URLs and session duration
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

c. Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site. Google Analytics collects anonymized data about your interactions. You can opt out via the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve the Site and its features
• To manage your account and saved listings
• To respond to your inquiries and contact requests
• To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
• To send transactional emails (e.g., account confirmation) via Clerk
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and collect analytics data. You can control cookie settings through your browser; however, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data independently:

• Clerk — user authentication and account management (Clerk Privacy Policy)
• Google Analytics — website analytics (Google Privacy Policy)
• Mapbox — mapping and location services (Mapbox Privacy Policy)
• Vercel — hosting and deployment (Vercel Privacy Policy)

Each of these providers has their own privacy policy and data practices which we encourage you to review.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at info@shulsearch.com.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of certain data processing activities
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@shulsearch.com.

8. Children's Privacy

ShulSearch is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

9. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info@shulsearch.com