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privacy policy

The Minnesota JCC uses Universal Google Analytics to track information about its visitors including demographic and interest-based data. This information helps us understand our audience and tailor our website and marketing communication for an optimal user experience.

The Minnesota JCC and third-party vendors, including Google, use first-party cookies (such as the Google Analytics cookie) and anonymous identifiers to determine visitor’s age and demographics. When someone visits a website that has partnered with the Google Display Network, Google stores a number in their browsers (using a “cookie”) to remember their visits. This number uniquely identifies a web browser on a specific computer, not a specific person. Browsers may be associated with a demographic category, such as gender or age range, based on the sites that were visited.

As always, we respect your privacy. We only use cookies for information that is not personally identifiable. The Minnesota JCC will not facilitate the merging of personally-identifiable information with non-personally identifiable information collected through any Google advertising product or feature.

Any data collected will be used in accordance with our own privacy policy and Google’s privacy policy. You may opt out of Google’s use of cookies by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also learn more about opting-out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add On.

Click here for more information on how Google uses data.

health & fitness data disclosure

Collection of Health Data

As part of providing our Health & Fitness services, the Minnesota JCC (“we,” “us,” “our”) may collect, generate, or receive information that qualifies as “Health Data” under applicable state and federal laws. “Health Data” includes any personal information that relates to your physical or mental health, fitness activities, biometric identifiers, or wellness-related information. This may include:

  • Exercise and fitness activity data (e.g., workout history, class participation, goals).

  • Health-related metrics provided by you (e.g., weight, heart rate, performance metrics).

  • Information about injuries, physical limitations, or accommodations voluntarily disclosed for safe program participation.

  • Information collected through connected devices or integrations you authorize (e.g., wearable devices, fitness trackers).

  • Biometric data used for authentication (if applicable), such as check-in photos or body-scan metrics.

  • Any other information you choose to provide that may relate to your health, wellness, or physical condition.

How We Use Health Data

We use Health Data only for purposes that are reasonable, necessary, and directly related to the services you request or our operations as a health and fitness provider. These purposes may include:

  • Creating and managing your member profile and in-app experience.

  • Providing fitness programs, classes, personal training, or wellness recommendations.

  • Tracking progress, tailoring fitness plans, and improving service quality.

  • Ensuring your safety during activities and accommodating medical or physical needs.

  • Maintaining facility security and operational integrity (e.g., identity verification, check-in systems).

  • Communicating with you about your membership, programs, updates, and safety notices.

  • Conducting analytics to improve the app, programs, and member experience (using de-identified or aggregated data where possible).

  • Complying with legal obligations and responding to lawful requests.

We do not use Health Data for advertising targeted to you based on your health status, nor do we permit third parties to do so.

Sharing of Health Data

We do not sell or rent Health Data.
We may share Health Data only in the following limited circumstances:

  1. Service Providers: With vendors that support our app or fitness operations (e.g., software platforms, cloud hosting, analytics providers). These partners receive only what is necessary to perform their services and must protect your data under written agreements.

  2. With Your Consent: When you direct us to share information with a trainer, wellness provider, external app, wearable device, or other third party.

  3. Legal Requirements: When required to comply with law, regulation, court order, or to protect the safety and rights of members and staff.

  4. Emergency Situations: When necessary to prevent or respond to an emergency involving immediate danger of death or serious physical injury.

Your Rights Over Health Data

Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights that include:

  • Right to Know/Access: You may request a copy of the Health Data we maintain about you.

  • Right to Delete: You may request that we delete your Health Data, subject to legal or operational exceptions.

  • Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate Health Data.

  • Right to Withdraw Consent: If our processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

  • Right to Opt Out of Certain Processing: Including the processing of sensitive or biometric data where required by law.

You may exercise these rights by contacting us at mikek@minnesotajcc.org.

Data Security & Retention

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect Health Data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
We retain Health Data only as long as necessary to provide services, fulfill the purposes described above, or meet legal obligations. Data is securely deleted or de-identified when no longer required.

Minors’ Health Data

For users under 18, we collect Health Data only with the authorization of a parent or legal guardian and use it solely to provide requested programs and ensure safety.

Changes to This Disclosure

We may update this Health Data Disclosure from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date and provide additional notice as required by law.