Privacy Policy
Bat Kol Association (Registered Non-Profit) (hereinafter: the “Association” or “Bat Kol”) respects the privacy of users of its website, operated at the internet address https://bat-kol.org and any additional address as determined by Bat Kol from time to time (hereinafter: the “Website”).
This Privacy Policy explains the privacy practices applicable to the Website. Among other matters, it describes how Bat Kol uses information provided by you and information collected about you during your use of the Website and the Association’s services. In this policy, the term “Personal Information” means any information that can reasonably be used to identify you, including your full name, address, telephone number, email address, and similar details.
This Privacy Policy constitutes an integral part of the Website’s Terms of Use. The policy is written in the masculine form for convenience only and applies equally to all genders and identities.
Reporting a Violation of Privacy
If you believe that your privacy has been violated while using the Website or any of Bat Kol’s services, please contact us at: info@batkol.org.il.
Representatives of the Association are available to address any request, question, or complaint.
Providing Personal Information to the Association
Use of the Website itself does not require registration or the provision of Personal Information. However, certain sections and features of the Website—such as contact forms, registration for events and activities, joining study groups, registration for conferences and workshops, subscription to mailing lists, online donations, and volunteering—may require the provision of Personal Information.
Mandatory fields will be clearly marked. Failure to provide the required information may prevent completion of the registration or requested action. You undertake to provide only accurate and complete information.
Bat Kol may retain additional information regarding your inquiries and correspondence with the Association, including requests and personal assistance provided.
If you provide Personal Information relating to a third party, you hereby declare that you have obtained that person’s explicit consent to provide such information for use in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Information Collected During Use of the Website
During your use of the Website, Bat Kol may collect information regarding your usage patterns, including:
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Pages viewed, actions taken, and services of interest
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IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type
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Aggregated, anonymous statistical information באמצעות tools such as Google Analytics or other analytics services
Social Media
The Website may include options to share content on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn. Please note that use of these services is subject to the privacy policies of those platforms and not to this Privacy Policy.
Use of Information
Bat Kol may use the information collected or provided by you for the following purposes:
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Providing services and registering users for events, conferences, workshops, and social activities
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Sending updates, newsletters, information about the Association’s activities, and relevant content related to LGBTQ+ pride, Jewish law, women’s leadership, Jewish feminist scholarship, education, and related fields (subject to consent)
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Improving the user experience on the Website and in the Association’s activities
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Maintaining contact with the community of members, volunteers, and participants
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Complying with legal obligations and lawful requests from competent authorities
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Enforcing the Website’s Terms of Use
Disclosure of Information to Third Parties
Bat Kol will not transfer Personal Information to third parties except in the following circumstances:
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For the purpose of providing services (such as payment processors, mailing systems, or virtual meeting platforms)
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Pursuant to a judicial order or legal requirement
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In the event of a legal claim between you and the Association
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Where disclosure is necessary to prevent serious harm to a person or property
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As part of a structural change in the Association (such as a merger or transfer of activities), subject to the new entity’s commitment to this Privacy Policy
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Transfer of anonymous or aggregated information that does not personally identify you
Cookies
The Website uses cookies to ensure proper operation, collect statistical data, personalize services and user preferences, and for information security purposes.
You may modify your browser settings to refuse cookies or to notify you when cookies are sent. However, blocking cookies may impair proper use of certain Website features and services.
Information Security
Bat Kol employs systems and procedures designed to protect information security. However, the Association cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access or disclosure. By using the Website, you acknowledge and accept this limitation.
Right to Access and Correction
Pursuant to Israel’s Protection of Privacy Law, 1981, every individual is entitled to review information held about them in databases and to request correction, updating, or deletion of such information. Such requests should be directed to the Association via email at: info@batkol.org.il.
Storage of Information Outside Israel
Information collected through the Website may be stored on servers located outside the State of Israel. By using the Website, you consent to such storage.
Changes to This Policy
Bat Kol reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. In the event of material changes, a notice will be published on the Website. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
