This Privacy Policy explains how AKIM Israel (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit or interact with our website.

We are committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of our website visitors, donors, partners, and volunteers, and we process all personal data in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the Israeli Privacy Protection Law and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect
   1. We may collect the following types of personal information:
      1. Contact details (name, email address, phone number) when you contact us or subscribe to updates.
      2. Donation details (name, billing address, payment information) if you make a donation.
      3. Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data) collected through cookies and analytics tools.
      4. Any personal data you voluntarily provide to us through forms on our site.
2. How We Use Your Information
   1. We use your personal information for the following purposes:
      1. To respond to inquiries and provide requested services or information.
      2. To process and acknowledge donations and issue tax receipts.
      3. To improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
      4. To send you updates, newsletters, or event invitations (if you have opted in).
      5. To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
   1. Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
      1. Remember your preferences and improve your user experience.
      2. Analyze website traffic and usage patterns.
      3. Support security and prevent fraudulent activity.
      4. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please see our [Cookies Notice].
4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
   1. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.
   2. We may share your data only with:
      1. Service providers who assist us in operating our website and processing donations, under strict confidentiality obligations.
      2. Authorities or regulators if required by law.
5. Data Security
   1. We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
   2. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only.
6. International Data Transfers
   1. If you are located outside Israel, please note that your data may be transferred and processed in Israel. We ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data.
7.  Your Privacy Rights
   1. Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
      1. Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
      2. Withdraw your consent to processing at any time.
      3. Object to or restrict certain types of processing.
      4. File a complaint with a data protection authority.
      5. To exercise your rights, please contact us at [[email protected]].
8. Data Retention
   1. We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
9. Updates to This Policy
   1. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal or operational requirements. We will post the updated version on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
10. Contact Us
    1. If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
       1. AKIM Israel
       2. Email: [email protected]
       3. Website: akim.org.il