Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
Introduction
Beyond the Derech ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website at beyondthederech.com.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly: your name and email address when you sign in or apply for community membership, your date of birth during community applications, quiz responses, profile information you choose to share, and messages you post in the community. We also collect basic usage data through analytics to understand how the site is used.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to provide and maintain the site, verify community membership applications, send you magic link emails for authentication, personalize your experience (bookmarks, reading progress, quiz scores), send optional newsletters if you opt in, and moderate the community to keep it safe.
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services to operate the site: authentication providers for secure sign-in, analytics tools to understand site usage, and email services for magic links and notifications. We do not sell your personal information to anyone.
Cookies
We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We also use analytics cookies to understand how the site is used. You can disable non-essential cookies in your browser settings.
Data Retention
We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days. Community posts may be anonymized rather than deleted to preserve conversation context.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. You can update your profile at any time from your dashboard. To request full data deletion, contact us at info@beyondthederech.com.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at info@beyondthederech.com.