Privacy Policy

YAHAT association (Registered Non-Profit Organization No. 580018620) (hereinafter: "the Association") is a non-profit corporation that serves as the central organization for the professions of therapy through the arts in Israel. Its primary objectives include establishing professional and high-quality standards for practitioners, raising public awareness of the profession, and advancing the legal regulation and institutionalization of these fields.

The association respects the privacy of website users and all its customers and operates in accordance with the privacy policy detailed below and in compliance with all applicable laws. This privacy policy is an integral part of the website's terms of use.

Website Content and Purpose

The association’s website (hereinafter: "the Website") provides open and online content that serves as a central resource for therapists, association members (hereinafter: "the Therapists"), students of therapeutic professions (hereinafter: "the Students"), and the general public using the website (hereinafter collectively referred to as "the Users"). The website's purpose is to offer users general information and various services related to different therapy methods, events, conferences, therapist information, and more.

Use of the website and its content is subject to the privacy policy detailed below ("Privacy Policy"). Please read this document carefully, as your use of the website, its content, and/or its services constitutes your agreement and acknowledgment of this Privacy Policy.

1. General Information
When using the website, purchasing services through it or other means from the association, or engaging in any communication with the association, personal information related to you may be collected. Some of this information personally identifies you, including your name, address, email address, purchased products and services, payment methods used, and more. These details will be stored in the association’s databases for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. By using the website, you consent to the collection and storage of this information in the association’s databases.

You acknowledge that you are not legally required to provide this information to the association and that any information provided is given voluntarily and with your consent, such as when registering on the website or making a purchase via phone. If you choose not to provide the requested information, the association may be unable to offer you some or all of its services.

Certain functionalities of the website, as well as registration and inquiries through the association’s website or other communication channels, require the submission and collection of personal information. Additionally, data may be collected through registration forms, phone conversations, correspondence with the association, conferences, and other activities.

Some of the information collected may personally identify users, while other data is statistical or aggregated and does not directly identify users. All collected information will be stored in compliance with legal requirements. The types of data that may be collected and stored in the association’s databases include:

• Technical information available during your use of the website.

• User behavior and activity patterns on the website, such as visited pages, viewed content and services, duration of visits, and additional statistical/aggregated data.

• Information about the user’s device, including IP address, location, device identifier, browser type and version, operating system type, and browsing history.

Additionally, the association and any third party authorized to collect data on its behalf may collect and store personal information that you voluntarily provide when using the website, registering for services, purchasing products or services from the association, or making inquiries about various services and products through the website or other communication channels. Such personal information may include your full name, date of birth, residential address, demographic details, identification number, contact details (e.g., phone number, email address), profile photo, payment methods, and additional identifiers as required.

For clarification, if information is collected in a manner that does not personally identify you and is anonymous and non-identifiable, the association reserves the right to use such information for any purpose.

You acknowledge that some of the information you provide and/or that is collected about you is not required by law and is provided voluntarily to facilitate specific services. You consent to the storage of this information as described in this Privacy Policy.

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2. Use of Information
The collected information will be used solely in accordance with this Privacy Policy and/or any applicable laws, including but not limited to the following purposes:

• Enabling therapists and students to use the services and improving their user experience.

• Providing users access to the services and/or products offered by the association, including via the website.

• Facilitating the purchase of products and services through the website, including relevant advertising and content recommendations.

• Operating, modifying, developing, improving, and enriching the website and services.

• Customizing advertisements displayed to you based on your interests during your visit to the website or other sites and applications.

• Sending users promotional and marketing materials via email, SMS, WhatsApp, or other communication methods regarding the association’s products and/or other products and services. This will only be done if explicit consent is given during registration or at another time, or if permitted by law. You may opt out of receiving such communications at any time.

• Contact you through any communication method you provided to the association.

• Conducting statistical analysis and sharing aggregated data with third parties, including advertisers, without personally identifying you.

• Ensuring the proper operation and development of the website.

• Protecting the rights of the association, its therapist members, and students, as well as managing legal proceedings, insurance claims, fraud investigations, information security, and safeguarding the association’s interests.

• Detecting and preventing viruses, prohibited website activities, fraud, or other violations of the terms of use or applicable laws.

• Any other purpose outlined in this Privacy Policy or the website’s terms and conditions.

3. Disclosure of Information to Third Parties

We may share information collected about the use of the website and services with third parties in connection with ongoing or potential academic research and/or any relevant processes related to the association's activities in the future, as required from time to time.
The association will not transfer your personal details or information collected about your activity on the website (to the extent that this information personally identifies you) to third parties, except in the following cases:

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• We may share information collected about the use of the website and services with third parties in connection with ongoing or potential academic research and/or any relevant processes related to the association's activities in the future, as required from time to time.

• To the association’s business partners and other third parties for the purpose of sending you marketing, promotional, and other materials that may interest you, provided that you have given explicit and separate consent for such information sharing, subject to applicable law.

• If you purchase products or services from third parties offering them for sale through the website (if such products exist), the necessary information will be transferred to those third parties for the completion of the purchase process, management of relevant content activities, and maintaining contact with you.

• To the association’s service providers, to enable the association to provide you with services and operate its business, including third parties providing the association with marketing, advertising, online ad customization, and similar services.

• If a judicial order is received requiring the disclosure of your details or information about you to a third party.

• In any case where we believe that disclosure of information is necessary to prevent serious harm to your body or property, or to the body or property of a third party.

• If you violate or attempt to violate the terms of use and/or perform actions on the website that are contrary to the law and/or appear to be illegal and/or attempt to perform such actions.

• In any dispute, claim, demand, or legal proceedings between you and the association that requires the disclosure of information.

• If the information is statistical regarding the use of the website, which does not personally identify you.

• If the association sells or transfers its website activities in any way to any entity, or if it merges with another entity or merges the website's activities with those of a third party, provided that the entity assumes the obligations of this privacy policy toward you.

 

4. Collection of Information for Statistical Purposes

The association uses various companies that provide statistical analysis of the website's usage. These companies collect and analyze information regarding the extent of use, frequency of use, user access sources, and similar data. The collected information is statistical in nature, does not personally identify you, and is intended for analysis, research, and monitoring purposes.

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5. Other Websites
The website may include links to pages, applications, and other websites on the internet that are not managed and/or operated by the association or its representatives. The association does not control or monitor such pages, applications, or websites. The presence of links to such content does not imply the association’s endorsement of their content, nor does it serve as a guarantee of their reliability, timeliness, or legality. Use of such pages, applications, and websites is subject to their respective privacy policies and not to the association’s privacy policy.

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6. Cookies
The website uses automated tools to identify your usage patterns and enhance the browsing experience. These tools collect information about you and your use of the website. This information includes, among other things, details about your internet service provider, IP address, device location when accessing the website, browsing times and methods, browser type, and additional data reflecting website usage.

The website utilizes commonly used technologies such as Cookies, Pixels, or Beacons (hereinafter: "Data Collection Tools") for its regular operation, including gathering statistical data on website usage, verifying details, personalizing the website to your preferences, profiling suitable products and services, and ensuring information security.

Modern browsers include an option to block Cookies. If you wish to disable them, you can do so by modifying your browser settings. However, disabling Cookies or other Data Collection Tools may prevent access to certain website services. You can delete Cookies or Data Collection Tools from your device at any time. It is recommended to do so only if you do not want the website to be tailored to your preferences.

The association may use third-party advertising services, such as Meta, Google, and others, which may place Cookies on your device to personalize advertisements for you on the association’s website and across the internet. The use of Cookies or Data Collection Tools by such companies is subject to their privacy policies.

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7. Transfer of Information Outside of Israel

The transfer of information or granting access to information stored by the association to third parties outside Israel will only occur if at least one of the following conditions is met:

• The information is transferred to a country within the European Union.

• The information is transferred to a country approved by the European Union for data transfers under equivalent conditions.

• There is an agreement in place with the recipient requiring them to comply with data protection laws.

• The individual has explicitly consented to the specific transfer.

• The information is transferred to a subsidiary of the association with appropriate data protection mechanisms.

Transfers will be conducted under contractual agreements ensuring data protection and security.

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8. Data Security
The association employs up-to-date information security systems and procedures to reduce the risks of unauthorized access and ensure the protection of your information. However, these systems and procedures do not provide absolute security, and the association does not guarantee complete immunity from unauthorized access.

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9. Right to Access, Correct, or Delete Information
Under the Protection of Privacy Law, 1981, individuals have the right to review the information held about them in a database. If an individual finds that the information is incorrect, incomplete, unclear, or outdated, they may request its correction or deletion by contacting the association via registered mail or through the contact methods listed on the association's website.

If the information is used for direct marketing, individuals may request its removal from the database. In such cases, only information necessary for the association’s commercial activities will be retained, but it will no longer be used for direct marketing.

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10. Authorization for Mailing, Publications, and Advertising
The association offers to send electronic and other advertisements (including via the internet, mobile networks, and any existing or future means, including newsletters). Users who sign up for the association’s mailing list consent to receiving marketing information, updates, and advertisements in accordance with the Communications Law (Telecommunications and Broadcasting) (Amendment No. 40), 2008. Users explicitly agree to receive such mailings via all legally permitted methods (including fax, automated dialing systems, email, or SMS) or any future relevant method.
Users can unsubscribe at any time via the association's customer service at yahat2013@gmail.com. As long as the user has not requested to be removed from the mailing list, the association shall be entitled, subject to the law, to send direct mail as stated.
Additionally, it is clarified that unsubscribing from the mailing service or direct marketing actions will not delete the information collected about the user from the association’s databases, and the association may continue to use such information in accordance with the purposes set out in this privacy policy. Users may re-register for the service by contacting the website’s customer service.
The mailing, including all the information contained therein, is provided "as is" and will be as accurate and correct as possible; however, it may not be complete or may contain technical or other errors, and users shall have no claims in this regard.

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11. Changes to the Privacy Policy
The association may update this privacy policy from time to time. In the event of significant changes regarding the use of personal information, a notice will be posted on the website’s homepage.

For inquiries regarding the terms of use or this privacy policy, or to access, correct, or delete your personal information, please contact us via the association’s contact details provided on the website or by email at yahat2013@gmail.com.

Last Updated: August 2024