Tucson Jewish Free Loan: Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Promise

Tucson Jewish Free Loan(TJFL) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. We use your information only to provide the services you request, process donations, and communicate with you about our programs. We never sell or trade personal information and take reasonable steps to safeguard the information entrusted to us.

Quick Summary

What information do we collect?
Contact information, loan application information, guarantor details, and donation information.

How do we use it?
To review loan applications, process donations, communicate with you, and provide our services.

Do we sell your information?
No. TJFL does not sell or trade personal information.

How do we protect it?
We limit access to authorized staff and use secure systems and safeguards to protect sensitive information.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you apply for a loan, make a donation, contact us, or visit our website.

This information may include:

  • Name

  • Address

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Employment and income information

  • Financial information related to loan applications

  • Social Security number (for loan processing)

  • Guarantor information

  • Donation information and payment details

When you visit our website, we may also collect limited technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited to help improve website performance.

How We Use Your Information

TJFL uses personal information to:

  • Review and process loan applications

  • Obtain credit reports through MicroBilt when evaluating loan eligibility

  • Communicate with borrowers, guarantors, donors, and community members

  • Process donations securely through Stripe

  • Provide information about TJFL programs and services

  • Maintain accurate records and comply with legal and regulatory requirements

  • Improve our website and services

Borrower Confidentiality

TJFL keeps borrower information strictly confidential. Personal and financial details provided in a loan application are only used for evaluating and managing loans and are shared solely with individuals or service providers who need the information to do their jobs.

We recognize that individuals seeking assistance may be experiencing financial stress, and we are committed to handling all borrower information with dignity, discretion, and respect.

How We Share Information

TJFL does not sell or trade personal information. We may share limited information with trusted service providers when necessary to operate our services, including:

  • MicroBilt for credit reporting

  • Stripe for secure donation processing

  • Technology providers supporting our website (GoDaddy and Squarespace)

Information may also be disclosed if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of TJFL .

SMS Communications

If you provide your mobile number, you may receive informational text messages from Tucson Jewish Free Loan regarding your loan application or services you have requested. Message frequency varies and message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP, or request assistance by replying HELP.

Consent to receive text messages is not required to apply for or receive services.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties.

Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve website functionality and understand how visitors interact with our site.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites operate efficiently. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Data Security

TJFL takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information. Access to confidential information is limited to authorized staff, volunteers, and advisors who require the information to perform their responsibilities.

Data Retention

TJFL retains records in accordance with applicable laws and internal document retention policies. When records are no longer required, they are securely destroyed or deleted.

External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by other organizations. TJFL is not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

Changes to This Policy

TJFL may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, with any changes posted on this page and reflected in the revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

520-297-5360 / info@tucsonjewishfreeloan.org

Approved by the Board 03/09/2026