Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 7, 2025

1. Introduction and Scope

This Privacy Policy explains how Derekhtzar.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information in connection with the websites and services we operate, including:

• Ha’Derech Publishing – book sales, product purchases, and related transactions.

• Beit Talmidim Ha’Derech – membership accounts, community participation, and event registrations.

• Faith Forged Fitness – fitness coaching, health assessments, and wellness programs.

Our website is hosted and operated through Wix.com Ltd. (“Wix”). When you use our website, certain data is collected by Wix under their own Wix Privacy Policy. This includes technical, device, and usage data, as well as information you submit through forms or transactions. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of Wix or any other third-party service provider.

By using our websites, creating an account, purchasing from us, or providing personal information, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information from you in the following categories:

a. Personal Identification Information

Collected when you create an account, sign up for a newsletter, join Beit Talmidim Ha’Derech, or contact us directly. This may include:

• Full name

• Email address

• Mailing address

• Phone number

• Account username and password

• Profile information you choose to share

b. Payment and Transaction Information (Ha’Derech Publishing)

Collected when you purchase books or products:

• Billing address

• Shipping address

• Payment card details (processed securely through third-party payment processors such as Stripe or PayPal — we do not store full card numbers)

• Purchase history and transaction records

c. Membership Information (Beit Talmidim Ha’Derech)

• Account registration date

• Login history and account activity

• Preferences and settings within your membership profile

d. Health and Fitness Information (Faith Forged Fitness)

• Self-reported health history and current conditions

• Fitness goals, workout progress, measurements

• Dietary preferences and nutrition information

• Any health-related data provided for coaching purposes

Note: This is considered sensitive personal data and is handled with heightened confidentiality. While we are not a HIPAA-covered entity, we apply similar principles of restricted access and security to protect this information.

e. Automatically Collected Data (via Wix and other tools)

• IP address and approximate geographic location

• Browser type and version

• Device type and operating system

• Pages visited and time spent on our website

• Referring/exit pages and clickstream data

• Cookie identifiers and tracking pixels

f. Communication Records

• Emails and messages you send to us

• Customer service inquiries and responses

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for purposes including:

• To provide services — Process purchases, deliver products, manage memberships, and provide coaching.

• To personalize your experience — Customize content, recommendations, and offers.

• To communicate with you — Send order confirmations, updates, newsletters (if opted in), and respond to inquiries.

• To maintain security — Monitor for fraudulent activity, protect accounts, and detect abuse.

• To comply with legal obligations — Maintain transaction records, respond to lawful requests, and comply with applicable laws.

• For analytics and improvement — Evaluate website performance, user behavior, and improve services.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR/International Visitors)

If you are located in the European Union, United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with similar laws, our legal bases for processing your personal data include:

• Consent — You have given clear permission for us to process your information for a specific purpose.

• Contract — Processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you (e.g., fulfilling an order or providing a membership service).

• Legal Obligation — Processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws.

• Legitimate Interests — Processing is necessary for our legitimate business purposes, and your rights do not override those interests.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including:

• Order records — Retained for at least 7 years for tax and accounting compliance.

• Membership data — Retained while your account is active; deleted within 90 days of account closure unless legally required to keep it.

• Health data — Retained while you are an active client and deleted within 6 months after services end, unless retention is required by law.

• Communications — Retained for up to 2 years for reference and training.

6. Sharing of Information

We share your information only with trusted third parties who help us operate our business:

• Wix.com Ltd. — Website hosting and analytics.

• Payment Processors — Stripe, PayPal, or other providers (process payments securely).

• Email Marketing Services — For newsletters and communications (if opted in).

• Shipping Providers — To deliver physical products.

• Analytics Providers — Google Analytics or similar tools to understand website performance.

• Legal Authorities — If required by law, court order, or government request.

We require these third parties to handle your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

7. International Data Transfers

Our servers and third-party service providers may store and process your data in the United States and other countries. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your place of residence, which may have different data protection laws.

8. Data Security & Limitation of Liability

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal, payment, and health information. However:

• No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

• We cannot guarantee absolute protection against hacking, malware, unauthorized access, theft, or breaches by third-party providers (including Wix).

• By using our services, you agree that we are not liable for unauthorized access to or disclosure of your information arising from circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

• You provide information at your own risk.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access and obtain a copy of your personal data.

• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Request deletion of your data.

• Withdraw consent for processing.

• Restrict or object to certain processing.

• Request portability of your data to another service.

To exercise these rights, contact j_i_roe@yahoo.com with your request. We will verify your identity before processing any request.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete it immediately.

11. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We and our service providers use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Functionality — To remember login sessions and user preferences.

• Analytics — To track website performance and usage trends.

• Marketing — To provide relevant offers and measure ad performance.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but certain site features may not work correctly.

12. Third-Party Links & Services

Our websites may contain links to external sites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

14. Contact Us

Beit Talmidim Ha'Derech / Ha’Derech Publishing / Faith Forged Fitness
Email: j_i_roe@yahoo.com
Website: https://derekhtzar.com