Privacy Statement

  1. General:

    The Israel Foundation for Technological Development in the North ("NIT" or "us") considers the privacy of visitors to the website located at https://nitfund.org.il/ (the "Site") very important.

    You are requested to carefully read this privacy statement (hereinafter: "Privacy Statement").

    This Privacy Statement details the manner in which NIT will use the information provided by you while operating the Site.

    The Privacy Statement is addressed to the user of the website ("you" or "the user" or "business"), worded in the masculine singular but addressed to men and women, singular and plural.

    Agreement:

    By the very act of using the Site, you agree independently and of your own free will to the collection, processing, and use of your information in accordance with the provisions of this Privacy Statement.

    You are aware that you are under no obligation to provide information about your use of the website except at your own free will. However, if you refrain from providing information, your enjoyment of the website may be impaired.

    It is clarified that if inaccurate information is received regarding your matter, we may not be able to respond correctly, and you waive any claim against us in this matter.

    Information Gathering:

    We collect information that you provide through the use of the site's message area, by telephone, or in any other way you transmit information to us.

    We receive information from other parties, including various organizations and government agencies.

    We compile statistical information ("Statistical Information") that is not personally identifiable and relates to the activity carried out by individuals on the site.

    We may collect information including name, phone number, email, business seniority, fields of activity, recommendations, photos, videos, business information, technological information, and other information regarding the business.

    Use of Information:

    We use the information you provide to present information about services, contact businesses, and businesses on the website and in external media, user identification, responding to inquiries, de-identified statistical information, legal proceedings, and complaint investigations.

    We publish the following information: name, phone number, email, business seniority, fields of activity, recommendations, photos, and videos.

    Information concerning you will not be used except in accordance with the purposes specified in this Privacy Statement.

    Sharing:

    Information you provide will be accessible to NIT employees and service providers necessary for the operation of NIT and the website, such as storage service providers, information security, website management, consultants, and Internet and communication providers.

    We share information regarding contact methods, fields of activity, and professionals on our website and in other media.

    We will not share confidential business or technological information.

    Saving Information:

    Information regarding an application you forwarded will be kept for seven years and may no longer be needed afterward.

    Intellectual Property:

    You authorize us to use any photo, video, information, or other material that you transmit to us or that is displayed on the website and social networks regarding your business for presenting your business. You declare that you own the full rights to them and that their presentation does not violate any third-party rights.

    External Links:

    On the website, you may find links to various websites. We do not guarantee that they will lead to active websites, nor their reliability, accuracy, or compliance with legal requirements.

    NIT is not a party to any contract with a third party to whom a link refers and will not be liable for any debt due to damage, expense, or loss incurred in connection with a third party.

    Advertising Content:

    You authorize us to bring to your attention advertising, marketing, and various related recommendations that we believe you will find interesting ("Advertising Content"). The advertising content can be delivered through text messages, email, website activation, or other means.

    You can instruct NIT at any time to stop mailings by sending a written notification, sending an email to the address on the website, replying in the manner the advertisement was sent, or contacting the contact details below.

    Your Rights:

    You can at any time request the update or removal of your information as published on the website by contacting the contact person detailed below.

    It is clear to you that we cannot control the information that was published or shared about the business prior to your application. You irrevocably waive any claim regarding incorrect or missing information that was published about the business.

    Privacy Statement Update:

    NIT reserves the right to update this Privacy Statement at any time. If you choose not to approve the said update, NIT may not allow you to continue using the website.

    Dispute Resolution:

    You understand, agree, and confirm that Israeli law applies to this Privacy Statement. The competent courts sitting in Tel Aviv, Israel, will have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute, complaint, or claim relating to the Privacy Statement, the website, or any service offered on the website.

    Contact Information:

    Name: Ariel Michaeli

    Phone: 0504039056

    Email: [email protected]

    This Privacy Statement is valid as of 18.07.24.