Sikkuy-Aufoq - For a Shared and Equal Society (R.A)

The Sikkuy-Aufoq website is part of the activities of the association, which is a joint Arab-Jewish organization that has been working together since 1991 to promote equality and partnership between Arab and Jewish citizens in Israel. The organization works with Arab local authorities and Arab society leadership vis-à-vis government ministries, public bodies, the media, and the general public, to bring about policy changes that will lead to material and substantive equality, shared living, and shared spaces for Arab-Palestinian citizens and Jewish citizens living here together. The organization’s operational model dictates joint Arab-Jewish management at all levels, ensuring equality and partnership in the processes of action and decision-making within the organization.

The privacy policy below details how the Sikkuy-Aufoq website lawfully processes data received by the site. The conduct of the Sikkuy-Aufoq website is in accordance with the relevant legal provisions. This policy was formulated to protect the rights of the various users, members, and supporters of the Sikkuy-Aufoq website who have provided their personal details, subject to data protection laws. It is important for the site to clarify how the data is used and to obtain the user’s consent for this.

The Sikkuy-Aufoq website respects the privacy of its users. Therefore, this privacy policy statement aims to detail the information collected about the user, why the information is collected and for what purpose, how it is used, and where and under what circumstances it will be transferred.

Browsing the Sikkuy-Aufoq website does not involve registration or submission of personal details and information of the user. However, the contact us area may involve providing personal details. There is no obligation to provide the user’s personal details. Their submission depends on the user’s consent and willingness – but providing incorrect details may prevent us from being able to contact or handle inquiries if any. Providing details for the purposes of the site or in accordance with what is stated therein constitutes the user’s consent to the submission and to the terms of this privacy policy as they relate to the details that will be provided. Intentionally providing false or incorrect details may lead to blocking access to the site or delaying access to the site and the data contained therein.

The Sikkuy-Aufoq website may send digital newsletters, information, and communication materials only to users who have clearly stated that they would be happy to receive these materials from the site through their preferred channels (for example, by email, mail, or phone). The materials sent may include information on ways to take part in the work of the site or related entities, such as fundraising, participation in events, training, volunteering, and so on.

Those interested in receiving messages and information from the Sikkuy-Aufoq website and who have not yet joined the mailing list are invited to make contact through the website here or by sending an email to: office@sikkuy-aufoq.org.il. To unsubscribe from mailing lists or limit the transmission of messages and information, please notify the project coordinator by phone through the website here or by sending an email to: office@sikkuy-aufoq.org.il

Please note that revoking consent may affect the ability of the Sikkuy-Aufoq website to provide you with services or maintain contact with you in the future.

The Sikkuy-Aufoq website uses the collected data to maintain accurate internal records of the site’s connection with its supporters or users who show interest in the site or its content, employees, and other individuals. These records allow Sikkuy-Aufoq to manage the site’s activities in a way that enables the achievement of Sikkuy-Aufoq’s goals, including working with entities related to the site, and raising donations and support through campaigns and events. The data may be processed and reviewed by employees or other relevant parties in the course of carrying out Sikkuy-Aufoq’s activities (all of whom work in accordance with this privacy policy) and will be kept only for a reasonable and legally permissible period of time.

As the data subject, a user has the right to request the deletion of their data at any time, and the Sikkuy-Aufoq website will act in accordance with the written instructions given by the users, and in compliance with their obligations under the law. A user may request details about their personal information held by the Sikkuy-Aufoq website. Any such request must be submitted in writing. The Sikkuy-Aufoq website reserves the right to verify the identity of individuals submitting such requests before a response is provided to the request by any means that the Sikkuy-Aufoq website deems appropriate. When the information request involves extensive work or payments to third parties, this may include a payment to cover these expenses.

A user has the right to limit the collection or use of their personal information, but such limitation may delay or restrict the way in which the Sikkuy-Aufoq website communicates with them. A user has the right to update the information held about them, as long as the Sikkuy-Aufoq website continues to hold it at all, subject to any legal obligation of the Sikkuy-Aufoq website to retain data.

The responsibility for the accuracy of the data provided to the Sikkuy-Aufoq website lies with the user. If there is reason to believe that any information held by the Sikkuy-Aufoq website is incorrect or incomplete, the user should inform the Sikkuy-Aufoq website as soon as possible and ensure receipt of this update for the correction of the erroneous information. As stated above, false or incorrect information intentionally provided may result in blocking the site for a specific user or delaying the provision of site services.

The Sikkuy-Aufoq website may use the user’s personal information to send information about Sikkuy-Aufoq, various updates, relevant offers, and activities that are being carried out and that Sikkuy-Aufoq believes may be of interest to users. The Sikkuy-Aufoq website will share data only with trusted third parties and when it is necessary to do so in order to communicate with users (such as with mailing companies to send mail or companies that distribute campaigns and newsletters via email), to manage events or other activities as detailed above, and only after Sikkuy-Aufoq or its representatives have verified that such use of data is in accordance with the privacy policy or in accordance with existing legal permits, and that the third parties maintain an appropriate and parallel privacy policy.

The Sikkuy-Aufoq website will not sell, share, transfer, or disclose the personal information of users to other charitable organizations and associations, businesses, or marketing companies without the explicit consent of the users.

Sikkuy-Aufoq’s use of the information provided is intended for purposes such as:

  • To maintain contact with the user regarding Sikkuy-Aufoq’s activities or similar activities of the site or other related entities.
  • To send updates, offers and invitations, requests for donations and support to the user, in accordance with the consent given, which can be revoked.

Transfer of information to others: Sikkuy-Aufoq will not transfer users’ personal details to another party, except:

  • In cases where the user has explicitly authorized to do so.
  • If Sikkuy-Aufoq is required by law or court order or any other competent authority to disclose the user’s details to a third party.
  • In the event of a violation of the terms of use of the Sikkuy-Aufoq website or the services offered on it, or its purpose, or attempts to harm.

Where is the information stored? 

The Sikkuy-Aufoq website is committed to ensuring that the information provided or collected about users is secure. To prevent unauthorized access to it or disclosure, the Sikkuy-Aufoq website has implemented appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the processed information. The entities processing the information on behalf of the Sikkuy-Aufoq website do their work in accordance with this policy and based on the Sikkuy-Aufoq website’s belief that they can and do comply with the high standards adopted by the Sikkuy-Aufoq website for data protection and security.

The information is stored with server hosting and data backup providers, which may also be located outside the borders of Israel, according to the professional discretion of the site. Consent to provide the information also includes consent to this information storage mechanism.

Cookie Policy

The Sikkuy-Aufoq website uses cookies for site operation, collecting statistical data about site usage, verifying details, and securing information. Cookies are text files that your browser creates at the instruction of the computer of the site visited by the user. Some cookies will expire when the user closes the browser, while others are saved on the user’s computer’s hard drive. The cookies contain information such as the pages visited by the user, the duration of the user’s stay on the site, where the user came to the site from, sections and information that the user wishes to see when entering the site, and other similar data and information. It is possible to prevent the creation of cookies by changing the settings in the user’s browser. It is also possible to delete the cookies on the user’s computer at any time. The information collected does not identify the user and is intended to track browsing patterns on the site and user preferences, for monitoring, control, statistical information collection, and similar purposes.

Changes to the Policy 

The privacy policy and terms of use appearing on this site are subject to periodic review, and the Sikkuy-Aufoq website may update them where necessary or where legal requirements exist to do so. If significant changes are made to the way Sikkuy-Aufoq handles users’ personal information, this fact will be brought to the attention of users on our website or through other means at the discretion of the Sikkuy-Aufoq website.

Terms of Use

  1. The Sikkuy-Aufoq website allows reading information and content about the association’s areas of activity and information relevant to these areas.
  2. The privacy policy is an integral part of the terms of use of the site. Agreement to the terms of use will constitute agreement to the privacy policy.
  3. The information published on the Sikkuy-Aufoq website is informative, and any use made of it is at the user’s sole responsibility. Sikkuy-Aufoq is not responsible for any damage caused to the user or a third party as a direct or indirect result of the use of the site.
  4. The website contains links to sites that are not owned by Sikkuy-Aufoq and are not under its control. Sikkuy-Aufoq is not responsible for the content of any link or the information contained therein. Sikkuy-Aufoq is not responsible for any damage caused to the user or any third party as a direct or indirect result of using these links.
  5. All intellectual property rights and copyrights of any kind on the Sikkuy-Aufoq website belong to the site and/or to entities that have granted licenses and authorizations to the site. No use may be made of any work, including text, image, illustration, design, audio or video clips, etc., existing on the site without obtaining explicit prior written permission from the site and/or the copyright and intellectual property owners. No copying of the information existing on the site or any storage of it on a fixed or portable device, or any other use, is permitted.
  6. Sikkuy-Aufoq may change the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy from time to time. If material changes are made, a notice will be posted on the site or the version date at the top of the page will be updated.
  7. The law applicable to the website, the content appearing on it, and any legal issue arising from the use of the website is the law applicable in Israel at the relevant point in time. However, this does not detract from protections existing under international law and/or additional laws that will apply in addition to Israeli law. In any case, any legal dispute relating to the website within the framework of the relationship between the website and users and/or any other party will be discussed according to the laws of the State of Israel and in the competent courts in the city of Tel Aviv-Yafo only.
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