Last updated: November 2025

The website of Merkaz Shefer Association (Registered Nonprofit No. 580342871) (hereinafter: the “Website Owner”), located at 16 Ben Azai St., Beit Shemesh.
Phone: 02-5801616
Email: [email protected]
(hereinafter: the “Company” or the “Website”).

The website serves as an informational and representative platform for rehabilitation, treatment, and education for children with complex physical disabilities.

The Website Owner places great importance on protecting the privacy of users of the website (hereinafter: the “Users” or “You”) and makes efforts to safeguard the personal information provided by users or collected about them. Use of the website is subject to this Privacy Policy.

1. General

1.1.

This policy is written in the masculine form for convenience only, but it applies equally to all genders.

1.2.

You are not legally required to provide personal information, and providing such information is done voluntarily and with your consent. However, failure to provide certain information may prevent you from receiving some services offered through the website.

1.3.

This policy applies to any use of the website, whether through a computer, mobile phone, or any other communication device.

2. Types of Information Collected

2.1.

Information you provide through forms on the website, including full name, phone number, and email address.

2.2.

Technical information collected automatically during use of the website, including operating system, browser type, and usage data.

2.3.

Information collected באמצעות analytics and tracking tools, including Google Analytics.

2.4.

No payment information of any kind is collected through the website.

3. Purposes of Using the Information

The personal information collected may be used for the following purposes:

3.1.

Responding to user inquiries.

3.2.

Direct marketing, promotional mailings, and updates.

3.3.

Statistical analysis and improving the user experience on the website.

3.4.

Compliance with legal obligations.

4. Sharing Information with Third Parties

4.1.

The Website Owner may share personal information with service providers required for the operation of the website, including hosting services, mailing systems, and analytics tools.

4.2.

Information may be transferred outside of Israel in accordance with the privacy policies of the service providers and applicable law.

4.3.

The Website Owner may disclose personal information to authorized authorities if required to do so by law or court order.

4.4.

The Website Owner may transfer personal information as part of a merger, acquisition, or transfer of rights, subject to maintaining users’ rights in accordance with applicable law.

5. Data Retention and Security

5.1.

Personal information will be retained for as long as necessary to provide the services or as required by law.

5.2.

The Website Owner implements accepted information security measures, including secure SSL connections, encryption, access controls, and backups. However, absolute protection against unauthorized access to the website systems cannot be guaranteed.

6. Users’ Rights

6.1.

In accordance with the Israeli Privacy Protection Law, 1981, and Amendment 13 to the law, every user has the right to review the information stored about them in the Website Owner’s databases.

6.2.

Users may request to correct or delete personal information stored about them. Such requests will be handled in accordance with applicable law, and the Website Owner may refuse a request if there is a legal obligation to retain the information or a legitimate interest in continuing to retain it.

6.3.

Requests or inquiries regarding this matter may be directed to:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: *3117

7. Minors

7.1.

The website is not intended for use by minors under the age of 18.

7.2.

The Website Owner does not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If it becomes known that information has been provided by a minor without the consent of a parent or legal guardian, the information will be deleted as soon as possible.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

8.1.

The website uses Cookies for proper operation, personalization, usage analysis, and marketing purposes.

8.2.

Upon entering the website, a banner appears informing users about the use of Cookies and allowing them to choose whether to approve their use.

8.3.

Users may change their Cookie preferences at any time through their browser settings or through the website interface.

9. Updates to the Privacy Policy

9.1.

The Website Owner reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

9.2.

In the event of a material change, an appropriate notice will be published on this page of the website.

9.3.

Continued use of the website after the policy has been updated constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

10.1.

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

10.2.

The exclusive jurisdiction to hear any dispute relating to this policy and the use of the website shall be vested in the competent courts of Tel Aviv-Yafo.