Last Updated: January 2026
MADA Community Centre ("we", "us", or "our") operates the MADA Tzedakah mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App.
This policy complies with Quebec's Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (Law 25) and Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
In accordance with Law 25, we have designated a Privacy Officer responsible for ensuring compliance with privacy legislation.
MADA Community Centre
6875 Boul. Decarie
Montreal, Quebec, H3W 3E4, Canada
Email: privacy@madacentre.com
Phone: (514) 342-4969
When you create an account, we collect:
Name — Your full name as provided during registration
Email address — Used for account authentication and communication
Password — Securely hashed and stored (we never store plain text passwords)
When you add payment methods or make transactions:
Card details — Processed and stored securely by Stripe. We only store the last 4 digits, card brand, and expiration date for display purposes.
Stripe Customer ID — A unique identifier linking your account to your Stripe payment profile
Transaction history — Records of donations, wallet refills, and settlements
If you enable candle lighting reminders:
Geographic coordinates — Used solely to calculate accurate candle lighting times
Timezone information — To schedule reminders at the correct local time
Location data is optional and only collected with your explicit permission. You can disable it at any time through your device settings.
We automatically collect:
Tzedaka box activity — Coins dropped, goals set, and boxes emptied
Giving streaks — Consecutive days of giving for motivation tracking
Reminders created — Types and schedules of reminders you set
Preferences — Language, giving mode, preset amounts, and auto-refill settings
If you choose to provide it for tax receipt purposes, we collect your mailing address: street, city, province/state, postal code, and country.
We use the following third-party services to operate our App:
Authentication, Cloud Firestore for data storage, and Cloud Functions for backend operations.
Firebase Privacy Policy →Processes all payment transactions. PCI-DSS compliant. Securely stores payment method details.
Stripe Privacy Policy →Optional authentication. We receive your name, email, and profile picture.
Google Privacy Policy →Optional authentication for iOS. We receive your name and email (or private relay email).
Apple Privacy Policy →Provides address autocomplete functionality, used only when entering your tax receipt address.
Process donations — Transfer funds to MADA Community Centre
Manage your account — Authenticate identity and maintain tzedaka boxes
Send reminders — Daily giving, Hebrew dates, candle lighting times
Candle lighting — Use location for accurate Shabbat and holiday times
Track streaks — Maintain your consecutive giving record
Tax receipts — Issue annual charitable donation receipts
Improve services — Understand usage to make improvements
Communicate — Send important account and service updates
●All data transmission encrypted using TLS/SSL
●Passwords hashed using industry-standard algorithms
●Payment processing handled by PCI-compliant Stripe
●Firebase provides enterprise-grade security for data storage
●Access to user data restricted to authorized personnel only
Access your data — View all personal information we have about you
Correct your data — Update inaccurate or incomplete information
Delete your data — Request permanent deletion of your account (right to be forgotten)
Data portability — Receive a copy in a structured format (JSON or CSV)
Withdraw consent — Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
Opt out of notifications — Disable reminders through the App
Revoke location access — Disable location permissions through device settings
To exercise these rights, contact our Privacy Officer at privacy@madacentre.com. We will respond within 30 days.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may file a complaint with the Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec (CAI): www.cai.gouv.qc.ca or call 1-888-528-7741.
●Posting the new Privacy Policy in the App
●Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
●Sending you an email notification for significant changes
Before any cross-border transfer, we ensure adequate privacy protections are in place. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to these jurisdictions.
By creating an account and using the App, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by:
Please note that withdrawing consent may affect your ability to use certain features of the App.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:
MADA Community Centre
6875 Boul. Decarie
Montreal, Quebec, H3W 3E4, Canada
Email: info@madacentre.com
Privacy: privacy@madacentre.com
Website: madacentre.com