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PRIVACY POLICY

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Israel Exploration Society

Effective Date: 21 July 2025

 

1. General

The Israel Exploration Society (“IES”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website
https://www.israelexplorationsociety.com (the “Website”).

The Website provides information about the Society’s activities, publications, events, archaeological projects, memberships, and related scholarly and public initiatives.

IES is a non-profit scholarly organization based in Israel and is not part of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem or any other academic institution.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data.

2. Legal Framework

We process personal data in accordance with:

  • The Protection of Privacy Law, 1981 (Israel) and its regulations

  • Applicable guidelines of the Israeli Privacy Protection Authority

  • The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable

3. Information We Collect

a. Personal Data

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Postal address

  • Phone number

  • Billing and payment details (processed via secure third-party payment providers)

  • Membership, subscription, or event-registration details

b. Technical and Usage Data

When you access the Website, we may automatically collect technical information, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

This data is collected via cookies and analytics tools.

4. Purposes of Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • To operate and maintain the Website

  • To manage memberships, subscriptions, orders, and event registrations

  • To send newsletters, updates, and informational communications

  • To provide customer support

  • To analyze Website usage and improve content and services

  • To comply with legal, accounting, and regulatory obligations

IES does not sell personal data and does not use it for commercial advertising unrelated to its activities.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Where applicable, personal data is processed on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Consent – for newsletters, contact forms, and optional communications

  • Contractual necessity – for memberships, purchases, and event participation

  • Legitimate interests – for site operation, security, and improvement

  • Legal obligation – where required by law

You may withdraw consent at any time.

6. Cookies and Analytics

The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure functionality and to analyze usage.

Cookies may be used for:

  • Site functionality and preferences

  • Membership and order processing

  • Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain site features.

For analytics services such as Google Analytics, data may be processed in accordance with Google’s privacy policies.

7. Service Providers

We may engage trusted third-party service providers to support our operations, including:

  • Website hosting (e.g., Wix)

  • Payment processing

  • Email distribution

  • Analytics services

These providers are granted access to personal data only as necessary and are contractually obligated to protect it.

8. International Data Transfers

Personal data may be processed or stored outside Israel, including by service providers whose servers are located abroad.

Israel is recognized by the European Commission as providing an adequate level of data protection. Any international transfers are carried out in accordance with applicable data-protection laws.

9. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law, accounting rules, or archival obligations.

When no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

10. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Request restriction of processing

  • Object to processing

  • Withdraw consent

  • Request data portability (where applicable)

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Israeli Privacy Protection Authority or, if you are located in the EU, with your local supervisory authority.

11. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not intended for children under the age of 18.
IES does not knowingly collect personal data from minors without parental consent.

12. External Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites.
IES is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

13. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.
The updated version will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

14. Contact

For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

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info@israelexplorationsociety.com


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