Privacy Policy – Kehilat HaPardes
Last Updated: July 2026
Welcome to the website of Kehilat HaPardes – Open Judaism in Pardes Hana (hereinafter: "the Community", "we", or "us"), available at: https://www.kehilat-hapardes.com/.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines what information is collected on our website, how we use it, and your rights regarding this information.
By using our website and submitting information through it, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it to us through the forms on our website:
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Contact Form: When you contact us using the contact form, we collect your full name, email address, and any additional information you choose to provide in the open text field ("Message").
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Newsletter Registration Form: When you sign up to receive updates from the community, we collect only your email address.
2. Use of Information and Communications (Direct Marketing)
The information collected will be used solely for the following purposes:
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To respond to your inquiries, provide information, and assist with matters related to the community's activities.
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To send updates, newsletters, and information regarding community events, holidays, and activities via email.
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Unsubscribing: You may opt-out of receiving updates from us at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link located at the bottom of any email we send, or by contacting us directly via email at: naomi.efrat@gmail.com.
3. Sharing Information with Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any commercial entities or third parties, except in the following circumstances:
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Technical Service Providers: To operate the website and send newsletters, we utilize the Wix platform (the platform on which the website is built and managed, including its built-in emailing system). Service providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to provide these services to us.
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Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law, court order, or as part of legal proceedings.
4. Donations (External Payment Processing)
The donation page on our website ("Donate") redirects users to an external online donation and payment platform. Please note that the payment process and the entry of billing information (such as credit card details) take place entirely on the external website and are under its sole responsibility. Kehilat HaPardes does not store, collect, or have access to your payment or credit card details.
5. Cookies and Analytics Tools
This website uses basic analysis tools provided by the Wix platform as well as Google analytics tools (such as Google Search Console) to anonymously track visitor traffic, improve website performance, and enhance user experience. These tools may use Cookies (small text files stored on your browser). You can block or delete Cookies through your browser settings at any time.
6. Data Security
We, along with the platform hosting the website (Wix), implement standard technological and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, please note that no security system on the internet is completely bulletproof.
7. User Rights and International Compliance (GDPR)
In accordance with the Israeli Privacy Protection Law, and to the extent applicable to you under the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to review the personal information we hold about you, request corrections, or request its complete deletion from our databases at any time.
To exercise these rights, or for any privacy-related questions, please contact us via email at: naomi.efrat@gmail.com.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If material changes are made, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.