Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11/30/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Rafael Genish's website ("the Website", "we", "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Protection Law, 1981, and Amendment 13 which came into effect on August 14, 2025.

2. Who is responsible for your information?

Website Owner: Rafael Genish

Contact Email: contact@rafaelgenish.com

Phone: [מספר טלפון]

3. What information do we collect?

3.1 Information you provide with consent

  • Contact forms: Full name, email address, phone number, message content
  • Newsletter subscription: Email address
  • Purchase details: (if applicable) Name, shipping address, payment details

3.2 Information collected automatically

  • Technical information: IP address, browser type, operating system, screen resolution
  • Cookies: Cookie files to improve browsing experience and traffic analysis
  • Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on site, links clicked
  • Analytics tools: Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel (if installed)

3.3 Information we do not collect

We do not collect sensitive information such as: medical information, biometric data, full credit card details (if payments - processed through secure payment provider).

4. Why do we use the information?

  • Response to inquiries: Handling requests and questions sent through contact forms
  • Marketing: Sending newsletter and updates (only to those who gave explicit consent)
  • Service improvement: Analysis of user behavior to improve the website
  • Security: Identifying suspicious activity and preventing fraud
  • Legal compliance: Maintaining records required by law

5. Who do we share information with?

5.1 Service providers

  • Website hosting: Vercel / AWS (servers abroad - see section on transfer abroad)
  • Database: MongoDB Atlas (Europe/USA)
  • Email services: [Your email provider]
  • Traffic analysis: Google Analytics
  • Advertising: Facebook Pixel (if applicable)

5.2 Transfer abroad

Some information is stored on servers outside Israel (USA, Europe). Our service providers are committed to international privacy standards (GDPR, SOC 2). We ensure information is protected according to the level of protection required in Israel.

5.3 We do not sell information

We never sell, rent or transfer your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. How do we protect information?

  • Encryption: All communication on the site is encrypted with SSL/TLS (HTTPS)
  • Limited access: Only authorized people can access information
  • Backups: Regular backup of information
  • Updates: Regular security system updates
  • Monitoring: Tracking suspicious activity

7. What are your rights?

In accordance with Amendment 13 to the Privacy Protection Law, you have the following rights:

7.1 Right to access

To know what personal information of yours we have

7.2 Right to rectification

To correct incorrect or inaccurate information

7.3 Right to erasure

To request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention obligations)

7.4 Right to object

To object to certain uses of your information

7.5 Right to data portability

To receive your information in a common format

7.6 Right to withdraw consent

To withdraw consent given in the past at any time

How to exercise your rights?
Contact us by email: contact@rafaelgenish.com | We will respond within 30 days.

8. Use of Cookies

8.1 What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to remember preferences and improve browsing experience.

8.2 Types of Cookies on the site

  • Necessary cookies: Required for basic site functionality (cannot refuse)
  • Analytics cookies: Google Analytics - for traffic analysis (can refuse)
  • Marketing cookies: Facebook Pixel - for conversion tracking (can refuse)
  • Accessibility cookies: Saving your accessibility preferences

8.3 Managing Cookies

You can manage Cookie preferences through the banner that appears when entering the site or through your browser settings. Blocking certain Cookies may affect site functionality.

9. How long do we keep information?

  • Contact inquiries: Up to 3 years from completion of inquiry handling
  • Newsletter subscribers: Until subscription cancellation
  • Purchases: 7 years (legal requirement for tax authority)
  • Cookies: Between 30 days to 2 years (depending on type)
  • Technical logs: Up to 90 days

After this period, information is deleted or anonymized irreversibly.

10. Site is not intended for minors

The site is intended for adults over 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we learn that information from a minor was collected, we will delete it immediately.

11. What happens in case of data breach?

In case of information breach or security incident, we will report to the Privacy Protection Authority within 72 hours and notify you directly if your information was compromised.

12. Changes to policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any material change will be published on the site and sent to those who gave consent to receive updates. Continued use of the site after the change constitutes consent to the updated policy.

13. Contact and inquiries

For any questions, requests or complaints regarding privacy, you can contact us:

  • Email: contact@rafaelgenish.com
  • Phone: [Phone number]

If you are not satisfied with the handling of your inquiry, you can contact directly:

  • Privacy Protection Authority: https://www.gov.il/he/Departments/the_privacy_protection_authority
  • Authority phone: 02-6562730

Rafael Genish
Last updated: 11/30/2025

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