Privacy Policy | MDY Shiurim - R' Eli Stefansky - MDY

This Privacy Policy applies to the mobile application:

MDY Shiurim - R' Eli Stefansky

published on Google Play and the Apple App Store by:

Hi Five Web

on behalf of the MDY Daf Yomi platform and related digital services.

Effective Date: May 13, 2026

Contact: info@mdydaf.com
Website: https://mdydaf.com

MDY Daf Yomi (“MDY,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you use our websites, mobile applications, digital platforms, video/audio services, forms, sponsorship pages, donation pages, communications, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

“MDY Shiurim - R' Eli Stefansky is part of the MDY Daf Yomi learning platform operated and maintained by Hi Five Web.”

By using the Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information, depending on how you use the Services.

A. Information You Provide Directly

This may include:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Account login information
Contact form submissions
Donation, sponsorship, dedication, or order information
Feedback, support requests, or other communications
Preferences, bookmarks, saved content, and app settings

B. App and Website Usage Information

We may collect information about how you interact with our Services, including:

Pages or screens viewed
Shiurim, videos, audio, PDFs, or other content accessed
Watch/listen progress
Bookmarks, favorites, and completion status
Search activity within the Services
Feature usage
Referral or campaign information

C. Device and Technical Information

We may collect technical information such as:

Device type
Operating system
Browser type
App version
IP address
Approximate location derived from IP address
Device identifiers or app instance identifiers
Crash logs
Diagnostic and performance data

D. Notifications

If you enable notifications, we may collect and store push notification tokens in order to send app reminders, content updates, streak messages, event notices, sponsorship updates, or other MDY-related announcements.

You can disable notifications through your device settings.

E. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies, pixels, local storage, analytics tools, or similar technologies to operate the website, remember preferences, measure usage, improve performance, and understand engagement.

For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

2. How We Use Information

We may use information to:

Provide, operate, maintain, and improve the Services
Create and manage user accounts
Sync progress, bookmarks, preferences, and app data across devices
Deliver videos, audio, PDFs, and other content
Process sponsorships, donations, dedications, orders, or related requests
Respond to support requests and communications
Send service messages, announcements, reminders, and optional notifications
Analyze usage, troubleshoot issues, and improve performance
Protect the security and integrity of the Services
Comply with legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, or administrative obligations

3. Third-Party Services and Providers

We may use trusted third-party service providers to help operate the Services. These may include, depending on the platform and feature:

Google Firebase
Firebase Authentication
Firebase Analytics
Firebase Cloud Messaging
Google Analytics
Google Play Services
Apple services
Hosting and cloud infrastructure providers
Email and communication platforms
Donation, sponsorship, ecommerce, or payment-related providers
Video, audio, podcast, or content distribution platforms

These third parties may process information according to their own privacy policies and terms.

4. Payments, Donations, Sponsorships, and Orders

If you make a donation, sponsorship, purchase, dedication, or similar transaction, payment information may be processed by third-party payment or donation providers. MDY does not intentionally store full credit card numbers on its own systems unless specifically provided by a secure third-party provider or required for lawful processing.

Transaction-related information may be used for receipts, donor records, fulfillment, dedications, customer support, reporting, and compliance obligations.

5. Analytics and Performance

We may use analytics and diagnostic tools to understand how users interact with the Services, identify technical issues, measure content engagement, and improve user experience.

Analytics data may include device information, app or website usage, approximate location, crash reports, and performance data. Where possible, we use aggregated or limited data.

6. Communications

If you contact us, sign up for updates, register for services, donate, sponsor, or create an account, we may communicate with you by email, phone, push notification, or other available methods.

You may unsubscribe from non-essential marketing emails where an unsubscribe method is provided. We may still send service-related or transactional messages when necessary.

7. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information only in limited circumstances, including:

With service providers who help operate the Services
With payment, donation, sponsorship, ecommerce, or fulfillment providers
When needed to provide a requested feature or service
To comply with law, legal process, or regulatory obligations
To protect the rights, safety, and security of MDY, users, or others
In connection with organizational changes, restructuring, or transfer of operations, subject to appropriate safeguards

8. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the Services, maintain records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, prevent fraud or abuse, and support legitimate operational needs.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.

9. Data Security

We use reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational measures to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Services are intended for general audiences and Torah learning purposes. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the applicable age of consent without appropriate consent.

If you believe a child has provided personal information without appropriate consent, please contact us at info@mdydaf.com.

11. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

Access information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of certain information
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Opt out of certain communications
Disable cookies or notifications through browser or device settings

To make a privacy request, contact us at info@mdydaf.com.

12. International Users

The Services may be accessed from different countries. Information may be processed in the United States or other locations where our service providers operate. By using the Services, you understand that information may be transferred and processed outside your country of residence.

13. External Links and Embedded Content

The Services may link to or embed content from third-party websites, platforms, videos, audio services, PDFs, donation pages, or other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party services.

14. Apple App Store and Google Play Disclosures

For users who download our mobile applications through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, our privacy practices are also described in the privacy labels, data safety forms, or app content declarations required by those platforms.

Those platform disclosures are intended to reflect the same general practices described in this Privacy Policy.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we may update the effective date and, where appropriate, provide notice through the Services.

Continued use of the Services after an update means you accept the revised Privacy Policy.

16. Contact Us

For questions, support, or privacy-related requests, contact:

MDY Daf Yomi
Email: info@mdydaf.com
Website: https://mdydaf.com