Hasedi Hosni Elqwasimi Association

Introduction and Commitment

Hasedi Hosni Elqwasimi Association (hereinafter: "the Association") respects the privacy of its students, the users of its digital channels, and all who contact it.

The Association's Privacy Policy has been formulated as part of its commitment to act in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Protection Law, 1981 (hereinafter: "Privacy Protection Law") and the regulations enacted thereunder.

This policy applies to all digital services operated by the Association, including the website, personal areas, online forms, and applications, as well as information provided to the Association via phone calls, emails, text messages, or face-to-face interactions.

Consent to the Privacy Policy

Use and browsing of the website and other digital services of the Association constitute your informed consent and agreement to all that is stated in this Privacy Policy.

The personal information is provided by you of your own free will. You are aware that you are not legally required to provide the information; however, without providing it, we may be unable to offer you certain services through the website, such as making payments, registering for online services, or any other service requiring identification.

If you do not agree to this policy, in whole or in part, you are requested not to use the website or the Association's services provided through it.

Types of Information We Collect

The Association collects different types of information depending on the requested service:

• Information voluntarily provided by the user: personal details and identifiers given when receiving services, such as full name, ID number, address, contact details (phone and email), family member details, and more. When making payments, credit card details are transmitted directly to secure clearing companies and are not stored in the Association's databases.
• Automatically collected information (technical information): when browsing our digital channels, technical information that does not directly identify you is collected, such as IP address, browser type, device type, general location data, and visited pages.

Why We Collect the Information and How We Use It

We collect and process personal information solely for legitimate and defined purposes, including:

• Providing tailored services and adapting programs: for providing educational services and services we are obligated to deliver under the law.
• Handling public inquiries: to contact the applicant, provide support, and efficiently address requests.
• Improving services and user experience: statistical and anonymous data analysis helps us improve website operation and adapt content and services to the target audience.
• Sending updates and notices: the Association may send updates and essential information (e.g., via email, WhatsApp, or SMS), subject to user consent and legal requirements.

Information Storage and Transfer to Third Parties

The Association may transfer personal information to third parties in order to provide its services, such as:

• Transfer of information to subcontractors and service providers: we may share information with entities providing services to us (such as software companies, clearing companies), for operations on behalf of the Association. These entities are contractually bound to confidentiality and data security.
• Transfer of information required by law: if mandated by law, regulation, judicial order, or request of an authorized authority.
• Transfer of information for the protection of the Association's rights: in cases where the transfer is necessary to protect the rights, property, or security of the Association, its employees, or the public.

Information will be retained for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by archive laws. Information is not transferred outside the borders of the State of Israel.

Your Rights Regarding Your Personal Information

Under the Privacy Protection Law, you are entitled to review your personal information held in the Association's databases. If you discover that the information is incorrect, incomplete, unclear, or outdated, you may request its correction or deletion.

To process your request, identification details must be provided. The Association will act to process your request within 30 days and in accordance with the law.

To exercise these rights, a detailed request must be sent to the Association's Privacy Protection Officer at Privacy@qsm.ac.il.

Information Security

The Association undertakes to comply with all legal provisions regarding information security, including the Privacy Protection Law. The Association implements up-to-date and strict systems and procedures for data security and invests significant efforts in implementing and maintaining the security of the website and users' personal information, both directly and through certified third-party service providers. While these systems reduce the risks of unauthorized access, they cannot guarantee absolute security.

It is the user's responsibility to take protective measures on the device used to access services, to maintain password confidentiality, and to avoid transferring it to another party.

Changes and Updates to the Policy

The Association reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time, in accordance with changes in services, technology, or legal requirements. Continued use of the website after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. Any updates will be published on the Association's website.