Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 9, 2025

1. Introduction

Thank you for using the services of Simcha Center (“Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and lawful way.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect personal data when you visit or use our websites
https://simchacenter.com
and any other websites or services that link to this Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Site”), and when you interact with us in connection with the Site.

By using the Site, creating an account, purchasing a paid subscription, or otherwise providing personal data to us,
you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site.

2. Who We Are and How to Contact Us

Simcha Center is the controller of personal data processed in connection with the Site, unless otherwise stated.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may contact us at:

Email: info@simchacenter.com

At the moment, email is our primary contact channel.

3. Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to personal data we collect:

when you visit or use the Site;
when you create or manage an account, subscribe to a paid plan, or post listings, reviews or other content;
when you contact us, subscribe to newsletters, or participate in marketing or surveys; and
when we receive information about you from third parties in connection with the Site.

This Privacy Policy does not govern the privacy practices of third-party websites, services, or applications that may be linked from the Site.

4. We Only Serve Adults

The Site is intended for individuals who are at least 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18.
If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 18, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.
If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us using the details above.

5. Personal Data We Collect

5.1 Data You Provide to Us

We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us, for example when you:

create or update an account;
purchase or manage a paid subscription;
submit or manage a listing, review or comment;
fill in a form, request information or contact us;
subscribe to newsletters or marketing communications.

This may include:

Identity and contact data – name, email address, phone number, postal address (if provided), organization name, role or title.
Account data – username, password and other information used to authenticate and secure your account.
Profile and listing data – photos, logos, descriptions, locations, opening hours, links, tags, categories and any other details you choose to include in your profile or listings.
Communication data – messages, inquiries, feedback and correspondence with us or with other users through the Site.
Payment and billing data – billing details such as billing address and tax number (if applicable) and limited payment information.
Full card numbers and security codes are processed and stored only by our third-party payment providers; we do not store full payment card numbers.
Marketing preferences – your choices about receiving marketing, newsletters and notifications.

5.2 Data Collected Automatically

When you visit or use the Site, we automatically collect certain technical and usage data. This may include:

IP address;
browser type and version;
device identifiers;
operating system and language settings;
pages viewed, links clicked, search queries and other usage information;
date and time of access and referring URLs.

We use this information to operate, secure and improve the Site, to understand how it is used, and to generate aggregated statistics.

5.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember your preferences, analyze traffic and, where permitted,
personalize content and advertising. Some cookies are essential to provide the Site; others are optional and will be used only with your consent.
Our cookie banner and consent tool allow you to manage cookie preferences and obtain more details about each category of cookies.

5.4 Data From Third Parties

We may receive personal data about you from third parties, such as:

payment providers, who confirm payment status and limited payment details;
analytics and advertising partners, who help us understand how users interact with the Site;
social networks or single sign-on providers, when you choose to connect or log in through them;
public or commercial directories, where your business or organization is already listed.

6. Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data only when we have a valid legal basis under applicable data protection laws
(such as the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation). Depending on the context, we may rely on the following legal bases:

Contract – to provide the Site, create and maintain your account, process subscriptions, manage listings and respond to your requests.
Legitimate interests – to operate, improve and secure the Site, prevent fraud and abuse, personalize content,
perform analytics, support our business operations and communicate with you about our services, provided that these interests are not overridden by your rights.
Consent – for certain cookies and similar technologies, for direct electronic marketing where required by law, and for any processing where we explicitly ask for your consent.
Legal obligations – to comply with accounting, tax, anti-money laundering, consumer protection and other legal requirements,
and to respond to lawful requests from public authorities.

7. How We Use Personal Data

We use personal data for the following purposes:

to create, manage and secure user accounts and subscriptions;
to operate the directory, publish and manage listings, reviews and other user-generated content;
to process payments, issue invoices and manage billing;
to provide customer support and respond to inquiries;
to send service-related communications, such as confirmations, technical notices and policy updates;
to send newsletters and marketing communications, where permitted and in accordance with your preferences;
to personalize your experience, such as showing relevant listings based on your location or interests;
to monitor and protect the security of the Site, prevent fraud and abuse and enforce our terms of use;
to generate aggregated statistics and insights, and to improve our services, content and user interface;
to comply with our legal and regulatory obligations and to defend our rights.

8. Location Data and Maps

The Site may use IP-based geolocation, GPS (with your browser’s permission) and mapping services (such as Google Maps or similar providers)
to help you find nearby listings or to display listing locations on a map. These services may receive technical and location data from your device
in accordance with their own privacy policies. You can control location sharing through your browser or device settings.

9. Social Logins

If you choose to register or log in via a third-party service (such as a social network or single sign-on provider),
we will receive certain profile data from that provider (for example, name, email address and profile image),
in accordance with the provider’s settings and privacy policy. We use this information to create or link your account and to authenticate you.
We do not control the privacy practices of those third-party providers.

10. Sharing of Personal Data

We may share personal data as follows:

Service providers – with trusted third parties that perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, payment processing,
analytics, email delivery, customer support and security. These providers are bound by contractual obligations to protect personal data
and process it only on our instructions.
Business partners – with partners whose services are integrated into the Site or who co-organize events or programs,
where this is necessary to provide the services you request.
Other users – information you choose to publish in listings, reviews, comments or your public profile may be visible to other users
and, in some cases, to visitors who are not logged in.
Legal and safety reasons – when we believe it is necessary to comply with laws, regulations, legal processes or lawful requests from authorities,
or to protect the rights, property or safety of the Company, our users or others.
Corporate transactions – in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets or insolvency,
in which case personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to appropriate safeguards.
With your consent – when you explicitly authorize us to share your data in a particular way.

We do not sell your personal data for money.

11. International Data Transfers

Our primary servers are located in the European Union. Depending on where you are located and on the location of our service providers,
your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including countries that may not provide the same level of data protection
as the EU/EEA or the UK.

When we transfer personal data internationally, we do so in accordance with applicable data protection laws, for example by relying on adequacy decisions,
standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or other appropriate safeguards.

12. Data Retention

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to comply with our legal obligations,
resolve disputes and enforce our agreements. The exact retention period depends on the nature of the data and the purposes of processing.

When we no longer need personal data, we will delete it or anonymize it. Where deletion is not technically possible,
we will securely store the data and isolate it from further processing.

13. Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration,
unauthorized disclosure or access. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure,
and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential. Please notify us immediately if you believe your account has been compromised.

14. Your Rights

14.1 Rights Under EU/UK Data Protection Law

If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have certain rights under applicable data protection laws,
subject to conditions and limitations:

Right of access – to obtain confirmation whether we process your personal data and to receive a copy of it;
Right to rectification – to have inaccurate or incomplete data corrected;
Right to erasure – to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances;
Right to restriction of processing – to request that we limit the processing of your data in certain cases;
Right to data portability – to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format
and to transmit it to another controller;
Right to object – to object to processing based on our legitimate interests, and to direct marketing at any time;
Right to withdraw consent – where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time
without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal;
Right to lodge a complaint – with your local data protection authority if you believe we have infringed your rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details above. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

14.2 Rights Under Certain US State Laws

Residents of some US states, including California, may have additional rights regarding their personal information,
such as the right to request access to and deletion of certain information, and the right to know whether personal information is sold or shared
for certain types of targeted advertising. We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration.
To exercise any rights you may have under applicable state laws, please contact us using the details above.

14.3 Managing Your Account and Preferences

You can usually review and update your account information by logging into your account on the Site.

You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by using the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us.
We may still send you non-marketing messages related to your account or transactions.

You can manage cookie preferences via our cookie banner or your browser settings. Blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

15. Third-Party Websites and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services or applications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices,
security or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with personal data.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements or other factors.
When we do so, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. In some cases, we may provide additional notice
(such as by email or by displaying a notice on the Site).

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we handle personal data.

17. How to Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our use of your personal data, you can contact us at:

Email: info@simchacenter.com

Email is currently our primary contact method.