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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026  ·  We keep this short and plain.

Plain language summary: We collect the minimum information needed to run your screen accurately. We don't sell your data. We don't show you ads. Street addresses are used only once to find coordinates and are not saved.

What we collect

When you register a synagogue account, we collect:

  • Synagogue name — displayed on your TV screen
  • Rabbi name — used for account identification only, not displayed publicly
  • Email address — used to send your magic dashboard link and account notifications
  • Location coordinates — rounded to 2 decimal places, used to calculate accurate zmanim
  • Timezone — used for accurate time calculations
  • Uploaded media — logos and photos you upload to display on your screen

Street address: If you provide a street address during signup to help generate coordinates, it is used only for that one-time lookup and is not saved with your account.

What we do not collect

  • We do not collect payment information (no paid plans yet)
  • We do not track individual visitors to your TV screen
  • We do not collect any information from congregants who view your screen
  • We do not use cookies for tracking or advertising
  • We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes

How we use your data

  • To calculate and display accurate zmanim for your location
  • To send your dashboard magic link and account-related emails
  • To display your uploaded logo, photos, and content on your registered screen
  • To improve the Service during beta testing

Third-party services

We use the following third-party services to operate Zmanim.TV:

  • Hebcal — for zmanim calculations (location coordinates are passed to their API)
  • OpenWeather — for 7-day weather forecasts (location coordinates are passed to their API)
  • OpenStreetMap — for the coordinate preview map during signup

Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data passed to them.

Data retention

Your account and uploaded media are retained while your account is active. One automatic deletion policy applies:

  • Accounts not activated within 24 hours of signup are deleted automatically
  • After email verification, accounts are not automatically deleted for TV inactivity.

You may also contact us at any time to request deletion of your account and data.

Security

We use secure connections (HTTPS) for all data transmission. Dashboard access is protected by magic-link URLs rather than passwords, reducing the risk of credential theft. We take reasonable precautions to protect your data, but no system is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children

Zmanim.TV is designed for use by synagogue administrators and staff. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will indicate the date of the most recent update at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy or requests to delete your data? Contact us here.
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