Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for the Website of the “Itach Ma’aki – Women Lawyers for Social Justice” Association

Welcome to the website www.itach.org.il (the “Website”), operated by the “Itach Ma’aki – Women Lawyers for Social Justice” Association, Registered Association No. 580375582 (“we”, “us”, “our”).

This Privacy Policy describes the personal information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, with whom we share it, and what your rights are regarding this information. This Policy operates in accordance with the provisions of the Protection of Privacy Law, 1981 (“the Protection of Privacy Law”) and its regulations (including Amendment 13 to the Law).

1. General:
   • Use of the Website is subject to the terms set forth in this Privacy Policy. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully, as browsing the Website and performing any actions on it constitute your consent to the terms contained in this Privacy Policy.
   • The terms of this Privacy Policy apply to the use of the system and the Website, and to the content included therein, through any computer or other communication device (such as a mobile phone, tablet computer, and the like). They also apply to the use of the Website, whether through the Internet or through any other network or means of communication.

2. What Information Do we Collect?
   • We collect two types of information:
     • Information actively provided by you:

When making a donation: full name, email address, and phone number. Payment details are processed by secure external payment providers and are not stored in the Website’s or the Association’s systems.

When contacting us for legal assistance, volunteering, or general inquiries through the Website: we allow you to contact us via contact forms on the Website, by phone, or by email. As part of this process, you may be asked to provide details such as first and last name, phone number, email address, reason for contact, and a free-form description of your case.

We are aware that, as part of describing your case and the legal treatment required, you may provide sensitive information (such as medical condition, financial status, information regarding minors, and similar data). Providing such information is subject to your consent and free will, and it will be used solely for the purpose of reviewing your request, providing advice, and delivering legal assistance.

• Information collected automatically:

Donation information: donation history and transaction-related information.

Browsing data and technical information: while browsing the Website, we may collect technical information such as IP address, browser type, operating system, login times, and viewed pages.

Cookies: we use cookies for the proper and ongoing operation of the Website, improving user experience, and collecting statistical data. A cookie is a small text file that a website, online application, or email may store in your internet browser and/or on your computer’s hard drive for use during future visits to the system and/or the Website.

3. Why Do We Collect the Information and What Is the Legal Basis for Doing So?
   • We process your personal information for specific purposes and based on defined legal grounds. Below is a breakdown of the purposes and the corresponding legal basis:

4. With Whom Do We Share the Information?
   • We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your personal information with third parties and service providers acting on our behalf, solely for the purposes detailed in this Privacy Policy and in accordance with applicable law. These parties include:
     • Website Platform: Our Website is built on the WordPress platform. We share information with WordPress in order to provide you with the Website’s services.
     • Inquiry Management and CRM Systems: Information provided through the various forms and direct inquiries is managed through designated systems used for documenting inquiries, managing legal assistance, and centralizing organizational information.
     • Donation Platforms and Payment Service Providers: For the purpose of processing your donation, information is transferred to designated fundraising platforms and payment processors operating under strict security standards.
     • Marketing, Mailing, and Advertising Providers: Providers that operate mailing systems, campaign management tools, social media networks, and digital advertising platforms on our behalf, including for the purpose of tailoring marketing content and analyzing advertising effectiveness. These services include, among others, Meta Pixel and Google Ads.
     • Analytics Platforms: We share technical, statistical, and aggregated information (which generally does not personally identify you), as well as relevant personal information, with external services that help us understand how the Website is used and improve our services. These services include, among others, Google Analytics.
     • Law Enforcement Authorities: Where required pursuant to a court order or an instruction from a competent authority.
     • Professional Advisors: Such as accountants and attorneys, where necessary.
   • Transfer of Information Outside Israel: Some of the external services we use may store and process information on servers located outside the borders of Israel. The use of these services is subject to their terms of use and privacy policies, and we ensure that such transfer of information is carried out in accordance with applicable law and that appropriate safeguards exist for your information.

5. Additional Clarifications and Provision of Information
   • Owner of the Database: For the purposes of the law, the Itach-Maaki – Women Lawyers for Social Justice Association, Registered Association No. 580375582, which operates the Website, is the “controller” of the database in which the information and data detailed in this Privacy Policy are collected.
   • Obligation to Provide Information and Its Consequences: You are not legally required to provide us with personal information. However, failure to provide certain details may prevent us from providing you with certain services. Information collected automatically is required for the proper and secure operation of the Website.

6. Information Security
   • We implement technological and organizational security measures to protect your personal information; however, it is important to remember that no system is completely immune or provides absolute security.

7. Retention of Information
   • Personal information will be retained for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or for a longer period where required by applicable law.

8. Your Rights Regarding Personal Information
   • Under the Protection of Privacy Law, you are entitled to the following rights regarding your personal information:
     • Right of Access: You are entitled to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
     • Right to Rectification: If you discover that the information is incorrect, incomplete, or inaccurate, you may request that it be corrected.
     • Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten): You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal limitations.
   • These rights may be exercised by contacting the Website in accordance with the details provided below.

9. Newsletter Registration, Consent to Mailing, Publications, and Advertising:
   • A user who provides their information on the Website, gives consent to receive communications, and is added to the Website’s mailing list, confirms their consent to the use of their information for the purpose of receiving marketing information, updates, and advertisements that may be sent by the Website from time to time.
   • It is prohibited to provide another person’s information on the Website without their consent and/or without them being present in front of the screen at the time the information is submitted.
   • When submitting information, the user will be asked to provide personal information. Providing partial or incorrect information may prevent the ability to use the service and may hinder our ability to contact you when necessary. In the event of any change in your information, they must be updated through the Website.
   • It is hereby clarified that there is no legal obligation to provide details on the Website; however, without providing them, it will not be possible to receive marketing content and updates from the Website.
   • Submitting information on the Website and consenting to receive marketing content includes, among other things, receiving marketing content, information regarding advertisements, activities of the Association, updates, and other content offered to registered users.
   • Consent to receive mailings (marketing content) as stated above constitutes the user’s consent to receive advertising messages in accordance with the Communications Law (Telecommunications and Broadcasting) (Amendment No. 40), 2008 (the “Communications Law”).
   • It is hereby clarified that the user may remove themselves from the mailing list at any time by clicking “Remove from Mailing List” or any similar wording appearing at the bottom of each mailing sent, or by contacting the Website via email. Until the user removes themselves from the mailing list as stated above, the Website may, subject to the Communications Law, continue sending direct mailings to the registered user.
   • The Website may cancel a user’s registration to the mailing list at its sole and absolute discretion.
   • The Website shall not be liable for any damage (direct or indirect), loss, distress, or expenses caused to the user providing details and/or to any third party as a result of the use of or reliance upon any content, information, data, representation, advertisement, product, service, and the like appearing in the mailing. Any such reliance shall be made solely at the user’s own discretion and responsibility.
   • The mailing as a whole, including all information appearing therein, is provided “as is” and will be as accurate and correct as possible; however, the information may not be complete, and technical or other errors may occur.
   • The user confirms that they shall have no claim regarding advertisements and/or promotional content displayed on the Website, including regarding their placement on the Website. It is clarified that with respect to advertisements displayed under the sponsorship of third parties, the Website has no involvement in the selection of the advertisements displayed, the accuracy of their content, or the order in which they appear.

10. Changes to the Privacy Policy
    • We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be published on the Website.

11. Contact Us
    • You may contact us for any inquiry or request regarding this Privacy Policy:

Privacy Officer: Bella Sapir
Email Address: mail@itach.org.il

All rights in this Privacy Policy are reserved to Daniel Bachari Law Offices, any copying, reproduction, or distribution are strictly prohibited.

Last updated: May 2026.