Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 8, 2026
The AY Project (“AY Project,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when you visit and use our website, ayproject.com (the “Website”).
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices you may have regarding your information.
By using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. About the AY Project
The AY Project is the Jewish Women’s Project for Ahavas Yisrael. Our mission is to encourage Jewish women to strengthen their relationships with others and their communities through learning and practical lessons based on Jewish and Torah perspectives.
The Website provides access to educational materials, lessons, resources, group participation, and information about supporting the AY Project.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you use our Website.
This may include:
Your name
Email address
Mailing address
Telephone number
Username and password
Information provided when creating or joining a group
Information you provide when contacting us
Information provided when submitting stories, testimonials, or other content
Donation-related information
Any other information you voluntarily submit through forms on our Website
We do not ask you to provide more personal information than is reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it is collected.
3. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Website, certain information may be collected automatically through your browser or device.
This information may include:
IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Pages visited
Date and time of your visit
Referring website
General information about how you interact with the Website
This information may be used to understand how visitors use our Website, maintain website security, troubleshoot technical issues, and improve our services.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies are small files stored on your device that can help a website remember information about your visit.
We may use cookies to:
Keep the Website functioning properly
Remember login or account-related information
Understand how visitors use our Website
Improve website performance
Analyze website traffic
Support certain features and services
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some areas of the Website.
5. How We Use Your Information
We may use information we collect to:
Provide and maintain our Website and services
Create and manage user accounts
Allow users to join or start AY Project groups
Provide access to lessons and educational resources
Respond to questions, requests, and communications
Send important account or service-related communications
Process and acknowledge donations
Send newsletters or other communications when permitted by law
Improve our Website, lessons, and services
Monitor and maintain website security
Prevent fraud, misuse, or unauthorized activity
Comply with legal obligations
Carry out other purposes explained at the time information is collected
6. Email Communications
If you provide your email address, we may use it to communicate with you regarding your account, group participation, requests, donations, or other services you have requested.
Where permitted by law, we may also send newsletters, updates, educational information, or information about the AY Project.
You may unsubscribe from non-essential marketing or newsletter communications by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the communication or by contacting us directly.
Please note that we may still send necessary administrative or service-related communications.
7. User Accounts
Certain features of the Website require registration.
When you create an account, you are responsible for providing accurate information and keeping your login credentials confidential.
You should notify us if you believe that your account has been accessed without authorization.
We may collect and use account information as necessary to provide access to the Website’s registration, group, lesson, and related services.
8. Donations
The AY Project accepts donations to support its mission and educational programs.
Donation transactions may be processed through third-party payment providers. We generally do not directly store complete payment-card information on our servers.
Information necessary to process a donation may be shared with the payment provider handling the transaction.
Third-party payment providers may have their own privacy policies and terms governing their handling of personal information.
9. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party companies or service providers to help operate our Website and provide certain services.
These may include providers for:
Website hosting
Email delivery
Payment processing
Website analytics
Security
Technical support
Other website-related services
These service providers may have access to personal information only as reasonably necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to handle that information appropriately.
Third-party websites and services may have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party service you use through our Website.
10. Information Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information in limited circumstances, including:
With service providers that help us operate the Website
When necessary to process donations or provide requested services
When you specifically request or authorize us to share information
To protect the rights, safety, property, or security of the AY Project, our users, or others
To investigate suspected fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity
When required by law, legal process, or governmental request
In connection with a merger, reorganization, transfer, or other organizational transaction, where permitted by law
11. Testimonials and Submitted Content
If you voluntarily submit a testimonial, story, comment, photograph, or other material to the AY Project, we may use that material for purposes described to you when you submit it.
We will not knowingly publish personally identifying information beyond what you have authorized us to publish.
If you have submitted content and would like it removed, please contact us using the information below. We will consider removal requests subject to our legal and operational obligations.
12. Children’s and Teen Privacy
Some AY Project educational materials may be designed for or accessible to younger audiences.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable privacy laws.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate authorization, please contact us so that we can review the situation and take appropriate action.
13. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no website, online service, or method of electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Therefore, while we work to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
14. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide our services, maintain accounts and records, fulfill legitimate organizational purposes, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and comply with legal obligations.
When information is no longer reasonably necessary, we may delete or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable legal requirements.
15. Your Privacy Choices
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights concerning your personal information, including the right to:
Request access to personal information we maintain about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of certain information
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Opt out of certain communications
Request information about how your personal information is used
To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below.
We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
16. Links to Other Websites
Our Website may contain links to other websites, resources, books, services, or organizations.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of websites that we do not operate.
We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.
17. International Visitors
The AY Project may be accessed by people from different countries.
If you access our Website from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the United States or other locations where our service providers operate.
Privacy laws may differ between jurisdictions.
18. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices, services, technology, or legal requirements.
When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
19. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, or your personal information, please contact us:
The AY Project
Aish NY – Ahavas Yisrael Project
313 W. 83rd Street
New York, NY 10024
Phone: (301) 237-7306
Email: info@ayproject.com
You may also contact us if you believe your personal information has been collected or used in a manner inconsistent with this Privacy Policy.
20. Effective Date
This Privacy Policy is effective as of September 8, 2026.