Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how the Byte Va’Emek Community (hereinafter: “the Community” or “we”) collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal information of users on the website https://bytemek.co.il (hereinafter: “the Website”).

We are committed to protecting our users’ privacy and complying with the provisions of the Israeli Privacy Protection Law, 5741-1981, and its regulations.

1. Information Collection

We collect several types of information from users:

• Information provided directly by the user: Full name, email address, phone number, field of occupation, field of study, years of experience, and current employer. This is collected via forms on the Website (e.g., contact forms, newsletter subscription, event registration) and through membership in our WhatsApp groups or social media networks.
• Information collected automatically: IP addresses, location data, browsing history, user preferences, and information collected using cookies, pixels, and tools such as Google Analytics. The information is considered relevant solely for the Community’s activities.

2. Purposes of Use

• Community management and operation.
• Sending newsletters, event invitations, and updates.
• Improving the Website and user experience.
• Direct marketing of community activities and events, only with explicit user consent.

3. Information Storage and Security

• We take reasonable measures to secure personal information against unauthorized access or use.
• Most information is stored in a secure database not directly accessible from the internet.
• The Website is protected by SSL.
• Data is encrypted in transit and stored in encrypted form.

4. Sharing Information with Third Parties

We will not share personal information with third parties, except:

• With explicit consent, to partners supporting the Community’s goals.
• When required by law or court order.

5. User Rights

Under the Privacy Protection Law, you have the right to:

• Access and correct personal information.
• Request deletion of personal information.
• Withdraw consent to data use or mailings. To exercise these rights, contact us at: contact@bytemek.co.il.

6. Changes to the Policy

The Community reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any material changes will be published on the Website, and users who opted in for mailings will be notified by email.

7. Contact Information

Byte Va’Emek Community

Email: contact@bytemek.co.il

Community activities are based in Beit Shean and Emek Ha’Maayanot.