Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 22, 2026

The Jewish Community Fund of Maine (“JCFM,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of those who visit our website and engage with our work. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and safeguarded when you access our website.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Submit a grant application

  • Complete a contact form

  • Subscribe to communications or newsletters

  • Engage with forms hosted on our website or through trusted third-party platforms

This information may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Organizational affiliation

  • Application materials and supporting information

We also collect limited technical data automatically, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and interactions with the site

How We Use Information

Information collected through this website is used to:

  • Review and process grant applications

  • Respond to inquiries and communications

  • Share updates about JCFM initiatives and activities

  • Improve the performance, usability, and security of the website

  • Maintain accurate internal records

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Third-Party Services

Our website is built on Squarespace and may use trusted third-party services to support its functionality, including:

  • Google Analytics for website analytics

  • Mailchimp for email communications

  • Embedded or external form providers for applications and inquiries

These services may collect and process information in accordance with their own privacy policies. JCFM does not control how third parties use this data but selects platforms with established privacy standards.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Understand how visitors interact with the site

  • Improve performance and usability

  • Support basic site functionality

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some features of the site may not function as intended.

Data Security

JCFM takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. While no system can guarantee absolute security, we maintain practices appropriate to the nature of the information collected.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including the administration of grant programs and compliance with applicable legal obligations.

Your Rights and Choices

You may request to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Correct or update your information

  • Request deletion of your information, where applicable

Requests can be submitted through our contact page

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Maine and U.S. Users

JCFM operates in the State of Maine, United States. This website is intended for users within the United States, and information is processed in accordance with applicable U.S. laws.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.