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privacy policy

Effective Date: January 14, 2025

Israel Tech Week LLC ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and share your information when you visit our website, purchase tickets, or engage with our services. By participating in Israel Tech Week or using our services, you agree to the terms outlined here.

1. Definitions

Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, such as name, email address, phone number, or payment details.
Processing: Any operation performed on personal data, whether automated or manual, including collection, storage, use, and deletion.
Controller: The entity that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data. In this policy, Israel Tech Week LLC acts as the controller.
Processor: A third party that processes personal data on behalf of the controller. Lu.ma is our data processor.
Consent: Freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the user’s wishes by which they signify agreement to the processing of their personal data.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

2.1 Personal Information

When You Purchase Tickets:
- Name, email address, phone number, and billing information provided to Lu.ma (our third-party ticketing partner).
When You Register or Contact Us:
- Name, email address, phone number, job title, and company information.
Event Participation:
- Information related to your attendance, such as session preferences and participation in activities.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

IP address, browser type, device information, and interactions with our website, collected through cookies and analytics tools.

2.3 Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without parental consent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Facilitate ticket sales and event registration through Lu.ma.
Communicate with you regarding event updates, schedules, and announcements.
Provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
Improve and personalize your experience on our website.
Analyze attendance trends and improve future events.
Enhance networking opportunities during the event.
Comply with legal obligations.

3.1 Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following lawful bases:

Consent: Obtained during registration for specific purposes, such as sharing information with event partners.
Contractual Necessity: To fulfill ticket sales and facilitate your participation in the event.
Legitimate Interests: For improving event experiences, communications, and analyzing attendance trends.

4. GDPR Applicability

While Israel Tech Week is not actively promoted in the European Union (EU), we may have incidental registrants from the EU. In such cases:

GDPR Compliance: We ensure that any personal data of EU registrants is processed in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by leveraging Lu.ma's GDPR-compliant framework.
Limited Scope: GDPR applies only to the personal data of EU residents who incidentally register for the event.

5. How We Share Your Information

5.1 Third-Party Processors

We work with third-party partners, including Lu.ma, to facilitate ticket sales and event management. These parties have access to your personal information as necessary to perform their functions but are not permitted to use it for other purposes. Lu.ma is GDPR-compliant and adheres to strict data protection standards.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information to:

Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
Protect our rights, property, or safety, or those of others.

5.3 Event Partners and Sponsors

With your explicit consent, your information may be shared with event sponsors or partners to enhance your event experience. All sponsors are required to adhere to our data protection standards.

6. Your Rights

6.1 Under U.S. Laws

Residents of certain states (e.g., California, Colorado) may have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
Opt out of the sale of your personal data (if applicable).
Request information about data collection practices.

6.2 Under Israeli Laws

Residents of Israel have rights under the Protection of Privacy Law, 5741-1981, including:

Accessing and correcting your personal information.
Requesting deletion of your data, subject to certain exceptions.

6.3 Under GDPR (For EU Data Subjects)

If you are an EU resident, you have the following rights under GDPR:

Right to Access: Request access to your personal data.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data.
Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of data processing.
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object: Object to certain types of data processing.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@israeltechweek.co, through our online form available on our website, or by mail at 2701 Biscayne Blvd, Apt 6201, Miami, FL 33137.

7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to process your registration, fulfill our contractual obligations, and, where applicable, communicate with you about future events. Typically, we retain your registration data for up to one year after the event.

If you opt-in or if we determine a legitimate interest, we may retain your contact information (e.g., your name and email address) beyond this period to inform you about upcoming events or related opportunities. You can opt out of these communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or contacting us directly.

After the retention period or upon your request, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized, except for contact information retained for future communications, as described above.

8. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach, we will:

Immediately take steps to mitigate the breach.
Notify affected individuals and relevant authorities within 72 hours if required by law.
Provide information on the nature of the breach and the measures taken to address it,if required by law
For any data breach concerns, please contact us at info@israeltechweek.com.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics. The types of cookies we use include:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality.
Performance Cookies: Collect information on how you use our website to improve performance.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior through aggregated data.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more detailed information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

10. Data Security

We use security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, including:

Encryption: SSL encryption to secure data transmission.
Access Controls: Restricted access to personal data to authorized personnel only.
Regular Assessments: Security assessments conducted by Lu.ma to ensure ongoing protection.

While we strive to protect your data, no security system is entirely foolproof.

11. Cross-Border Data Transfers

By using our services, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, Israel, or other countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards, such as adherence to international data protection standards, are in place to protect your data during these cross-border transfers.

12. Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that significantly affects you. All data processing is performed manually or through secure, human-controlled systems.

13. Third-Party Websites

Our website may link to third-party sites, including Lu.ma. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies.

14. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the "Effective Date" updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

15. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: info@israeltechweek.com
Phone: +1 (407) 534-3764
Mailing Address: 2701 Biscayne Blvd, Apt 6201, Miami, FL 33137

By engaging with Israel Tech Week, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Policy.