Privacy Policy – Gvahim Website

Some uses of the Website, as well as registration for Activities through the Website and participation in the Association’s various activities, including volunteering, require the submission and collection of information.

Information may also be collected about Users through data provided in registration forms, telephone conversations, correspondence, and meetings with us.

When leaving details on the Website, Users may be asked to provide personal information such as their full name, telephone number, email address, and any additional information they choose to share.

During visits to and use of the Website, technical information may also be collected, including information regarding Users’ behavior and activity patterns on the Website, such as:

• pages visited
• content and services of interest
• manner of use and time spent on the Website
• statistical or aggregated data

This may include information about the User’s device, such as:

• IP address (depending on the network, computer, or device used to access the Website)
• location
• device identifier
• browser type and version
• operating system type
• browsing history

In addition, the Association and any third party collecting information on its behalf collect and retain personal information voluntarily provided by Users during their use of the Website, participation in services, and involvement in Activities.

Personal information collected may include details such as:

• full name
• date of birth
• residential address
• education
• demographic information
• identification number
• contact information
• email address

Some services and Activities offered through the Website may require registration and submission of such information as a prerequisite for participation.

If a donation is made through the Website, payment details themselves are stored securely only by the payment clearing provider.

Use of the Website by minors under the age of 18 requires the approval of a parent or legal guardian. Responsibility for supervising minors’ activity on the Website rests with the parent or guardian.

If personal information is received from a minor, it will be considered as having been provided with the consent of the parent or guardian.

Parents may contact the Association to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal data collected about their children, in accordance with applicable privacy protection laws.

You acknowledge and declare that the information you provide or that is collected about you is not required by law and is provided voluntarily and with your consent, in order for us to provide certain services to you.

You further consent to the storage of the information you provide in the Association’s databases, as described in this Privacy Policy.

Participation in certain services and Activities may require the submission of personal information without which participation would not be possible.

The Website uses Cookies for its regular and proper operation, including in order to:

• collect statistical information regarding Website usage
• verify user details
• adapt the Website to personal preferences
• ensure information security

Cookies are small text files and graphical images created by the user’s browser or platform upon instruction and stored on Website pages, enabling the Association to identify certain actions performed by Users.

When accessing the Website, Cookies generate notifications of such actions. Cookies are used to collect non-personal information and help improve the Website and our services.

Some Cookies expire when the browser or relevant application is closed, while others remain stored on the User’s device memory or are transmitted to the Association and its service providers for the purpose of providing services through the Website.

When Cookies are stored on your device, they allow certain features to operate automatically and help simplify the user experience.

Most web browsers allow Users to:

• delete Cookies
• block acceptance of Cookies
• receive alerts before Cookies are stored

However, deleting Cookies will not delete information already transmitted to the Association or to third parties.

If Cookies are disabled, the online experience on the Website may be impaired, including the ability to use certain services.

The Association may use Cookies and similar technologies operated by third parties such as:

• Google
• Meta (Facebook)
• Taboola

in accordance with their respective terms of use and privacy policies.

These technologies may be used for:

• operation and improvement of the Website
• usage measurement and analytics
• event monitoring
• content personalization
• identification of usage patterns

Users should be aware that third parties may also process such information for their own purposes, subject to their own privacy policies.

The Association does not control how these third parties collect or process information and is not responsible for their activities.

For more information:

• Google Cookies Policy
• Google Privacy Policy
• Meta Cookies Policy
• Taboola Privacy Policy

The Association and service providers acting on its behalf may use personal information in accordance with the purposes of the Association and this Privacy Policy, including to:

• approve registration for Activities
• process registration requests and applications
• manage and operate the Website properly
• enable Users to access and use Website services
• improve and develop the Website and its content
• conduct surveys and research
• develop new services and content
• improve data quality

The Association may also use the information to send informational updates regarding the Website and services provided through it, including newsletters by email where requested by Users.

Users may request to stop receiving newsletters at any time through the methods described in this Privacy Policy.

The Association may also contact Users through digital communication channels including:

• email
• SMS messages
• push notifications

Users may also receive information about new programs and activities that may be of interest, including participation in the Association’s alumni network.

Users may request to stop receiving such communications at any time.

Direct marketing may be based on segmentation of users into groups sharing certain characteristics.

Users may request removal from direct marketing communications at any time.

The Association may generate statistical, aggregated, and anonymous information from personal data, either independently or through third parties acting on its behalf.

Such information may be used for any purpose, including:

• research
• statistical analysis
• identification of trends
• improvement of processes
• operational efficiency

development of new services

You declare that the information you provide is correct, reliable, and accurate and that you are using the Website in your own name and for your own benefit unless expressly authorized otherwise by the Association.

Personal information will not be transferred to third parties without Users’ consent except as permitted under this Privacy Policy and the Website’s Terms of Use.

Information may be shared in the following cases:

• when registering for Activities conducted in cooperation with third-party partners
• with service providers assisting the Association in delivering services, including technology infrastructure and cloud storage providers
• in the event the Association reorganizes its activities within another entity or merges operations with a third party
• to respond to user requests
• in case of violation of Website terms of use
• for enforcement of the Privacy Policy or Terms of Use
• pursuant to a court order or lawful request from an authority
• to comply with legal obligations
• in case of disputes or legal proceedings
• to prevent serious harm to the Association, users, or third parties
• to prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats
• with explicit consent of Users

when the information is aggregated and non-identifiable

The Association may store and process personal information through service providers located outside Israel, including in countries where data protection standards may differ.

In such cases, the Association will take reasonable measures to ensure the information is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

Use of the Website constitutes consent to such transfer.

The Association invests efforts in protecting information security on the Website through technological systems designed to prevent data leakage, unauthorized access, use, disclosure, copying, or deletion.

However, Users acknowledge that no internet-based system can be completely secure.

Users therefore assume the inherent risk associated with the transmission of information via the internet, and the Association shall not be liable for damages resulting from security incidents beyond its control.

Subject to applicable law, Users have the right to review personal information held about them and may request correction or deletion if the information is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated.

Requests may be submitted in writing in accordance with legal procedures or by contacting:

info@gvahim.org.il

The Association reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Changes will take effect immediately upon publication on the Website.

Continued use of the Website following publication of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

This Privacy Policy shall be governed exclusively by the laws of the State of Israel.

Israeli courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising from this policy.

The parties waive any claim regarding inconvenient forum.

The Association respects the privacy of its users and acts in accordance with the law.

If you believe that your privacy has been violated, please contact us and we will review your request promptly.

Address:
Gvahim Association
Raanana, Israel

Phone:
055 306 5853

Email:
info@gvahim.org.il