Who We Are

Vaad Hakohol of Crown Heights (“we,” “our,” or “the Vaad”) is the recognized communal authority of the Crown Heights Jewish community. Our website, www.vaadhakohol.org, serves as a platform for public announcements, communal services, kosher certification (CHK), safety initiatives (CHOSEN), halachic guidance, and more.

What Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide Directly
We may collect:

• Your name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Business information (for CHK applications)

• Donation/payment details

• Messages or attachments submitted through our forms

2. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our site, we may collect:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Pages visited

• Time spent on the site

• Device and operating system

• Referring websites

We may use cookies or third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to gather this information.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries and service requests

• Process kosher certification applications

• Facilitate donations and issue receipts

• Share community updates and event information

• Maintain internal records and usage statistics

• Improve our website and services

• Fulfill legal, halachic, or regulatory obligations

You may also receive email updates or newsletters. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Donations and Payment Information

When you make a donation or payment, it is securely processed by a trusted third-party provider (such as Stripe, PayPal, or Charidy). We do not store your full credit card number or CVV.

Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it:

• With rabbinic authorities or internal staff to respond to your inquiry

• With service providers (e.g., payment processors) under strict confidentiality

• If required by law or legal process

• To protect the rights, safety, or property of the Vaad, our users, or the community

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information. While we take privacy seriously, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Your Rights

You may request to:

• Access the information we hold about you

• Correct inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your personal data (as permitted by law)

• Opt out of non-essential communications

To make such a request, contact us at info@vaadhakohol.org.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we become aware of such data, we will remove it promptly.

External Links

Our website may link to third-party sites (e.g., donation platforms or partners). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites. Please review their policies separately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. All changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

Contact Us

Vaad Hakohol of Crown Heights
Email: info@vaadhakohol.org
Website: https://vaadhakohol.org