“DAVID INSTITUTE” privacy policy 

Welcome to "David Institute for Security Policy" (the "Institute") operated on the website www.davidinstitute.org ("The Website") by The Habithonistim Movement, registered non-profit organization no. 580697472 (the "Movement", "we", "us").

This Privacy Policy describes what personal information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, with whom we share it, and your rights concerning this information. This policy operates in accordance with the provisions of the Israeli Protection of Privacy Law, 1981 ("The Law") and its regulations (including Amendment 13 to the Law).

General

Use of the Website is subject to the terms detailed in this Privacy Policy. Please read the Privacy Policy carefully, as browsing the Website and performing actions therein constitutes your consent to the terms contained in this Privacy Policy. 

In the event of inconsistency between any terms of this Privacy Policy and any translation into another language, the Hebrew version will control and prevail on any question of interpretation or otherwise.

The terms of this Privacy Policy apply to the use of the Website, and the content contained therein, via any computer or other communication device (such as a mobile phone, tablet computers, etc.). They also apply to the use of the Website, whether through the internet network or through any other network or communication means.

What Information Do We Collect?

Information actively provided by you:

Upon registration for the newsletter and Institute updates: First name, last name and Email address.

Upon contacting the Institute (for inquiries): First name, last name, Email address and the content of your inquiry.

Upon registering for conferences or events: Contact details, professional details (such as organization name or role), and any additional details as required by the specific registration forms for the event.

Information collected automatically:

Browsing data and technical data: While browsing the Website, we may collect technical information such as IP address, browser type, operating system, entry times and viewed pages.

Cookies: The Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for its ongoing operation, improving the user experience, collecting statistical data and tailoring targeted advertisements. For further and detailed information regarding the use of cookies and tracking technologies, including how to control them, please see Section 6 ("Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies") below.

Why Do We Collect the Information?

We collect the information and data about you for the following purposes:

Management of Research Distribution and Mailing List: Subject to your consent, we will use the personal details you provided in the registration form to send you newsletters, position papers, research papers, and professional updates regarding the Institute's activities.

Contact and Support: Using your contact details to provide you with a response, answer your inquiries.

Campaigns and Targeted Marketing: Using technical information and browsing data (collected via cookies) to present you with personalized content and measure the effectiveness of the advertising for the Institute's research.

Improving User Experience and Statistics: Analyzing browsing data and technical information (mostly in an aggregate and anonymous manner) to understand how visitors use the Website, locate malfunctions and improve our interface and services.

Compliance with Legal Provisions: Retaining documentation of engagements and registration details for the purpose of complying with legal obligations and to protect the legal rights of the Institute and the Movement. This information is retained by virtue of a legal obligation.

Provision of Information

The provision of information or the use of the Website's services is entirely voluntary and based on your free consent and you are not legally obligated to provide us with information. 

However, failure to provide certain information may prevent us from providing you with certain services. For example, without providing contact details such as your name and email address, we will not be able to respond to your inquiry or send you position papers, research papers, and regular updates regarding the Institute's activities as part of the mailing list.

The information collected automatically is required for the proper and secure operation of the Website.

With Whom Do We Share the Information?

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your personal information with third parties and service providers acting on our behalf, solely for the purposes detailed in this policy and in accordance with the provisions of the Law. These entities include:

Website Management Platform and Hosting Companies: The Website is built and operated on the Wix platform. The information collected on the Website is stored, managed, and processed on the servers of Wix and the cloud services operated by it, acting on our behalf for the proper and secure operation of the Website.

Data Analytics Platforms: We share technical information and browsing data (collected via cookies, among others) with data analytics and security platforms, including Google Analytics. This is done for Website security, traffic analysis, service improvement, conversion measurement and tailoring marketing and advocacy campaigns.

Law Enforcement: If we are required to do so by a judicial order or an instruction from a competent authority.

Professional Advisors: Such as accountants and attorneys, as necessary.

Transfer of Information Outside of Israel: Some of the external services we use may store and process the information on servers located outside the borders of Israel. The use of these services is subject to their respective terms of use and privacy policies and we ensure that the transfer of information is conducted in accordance with the law and that adequate safeguards are in place for your information.

Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Website uses cookies and similar technologies (collectively referred to below as "Cookies") for the ongoing and proper operation of the Website, information security, collection of statistical data, improvement of the user experience and tailoring of advertisements.

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you browse the Website. They allow the Website to recognize your browser, remember certain details and collect data regarding your use of the Website.

Some of the Cookies operated on the Website originate from third parties (such as Google etc.). These are designed to collect information about your preferences and activity on the Website, in order to present you with relevant and personalized advertisements across the internet and social networks and to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. The use of information collected by these third parties is subject solely to their respective privacy policies and is not the responsibility of the Website.

You may change your browser settings at any time to block, restrict or delete Cookies (except for essential Cookies). However, please note that blocking Cookies may impair your browsing experience and prevent you from using certain services on the Website.

Database Owner

For the purpose of the Law, The Habithonistim Movement, which operates the Website, is the "Controller" of the information database in which the data detailed in this policy is collected. 

Information Security

The security of your information is important to us. The Movement implements strict systems, technological measures, and procedures for information security, in accordance with the requirements of the Protection of Privacy Law and the Protection of Privacy Regulations (Information Security), 5777-2017. These measures are designed to minimize the risks of unauthorized access, loss, or misuse of information. However, while we make great efforts to protect your personal information, the internet is not a completely secure environment and therefore we cannot guarantee absolute immunity of our databases against unauthorized access.

Information Retention

Personal information will be retained for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or for a longer period as may be required by law.

Your Rights Regarding Personal Information

According to the Protection of Privacy Law, you have the following rights:

Right of Access (Inspection): You are entitled to request access to the personal information we hold about you.

Right to Rectification: If you discover that the information is incorrect, incomplete, or inaccurate, you may request its rectification.

Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You may request the erasure of your personal information, subject to legal limitations.

The exercise of this right shall be done by contacting the Website according to the details appearing below.

Authorization For Mailings, Advocacy Materials and Advertisements

A user who leaves details on the Website and by their consent authorizes mailings and is added to the Website's mailing list, authorizes the use of their details for receiving marketing information, advocacy materials, and updates that the Website will send from time to time.

One must not leave details of another person on the Website without their consent and/or without their presence in front of the screen at the time the details are left. 

When leaving details, the user will be asked to provide personal details such as: first name, last name, phone, and a valid email address (at the Website's sole discretion). Providing incomplete or incorrect details may prevent the ability to use the service and frustrate contact in case of need.  In the event of a change in details, they must be updated on the Website. 

It is clarified that there is no legal obligation to provide details on the Website, but without providing them, it will not be possible to receive advocacy content and updates from the Website. 

Leaving details on the Website and approving the receipt of marketing content includes, among other things, receiving marketing content, information regarding the Institute's activities, position papers, research papers, updates on conferences and strategic briefings, advocacy and enrichment materials offered to users registered on the Website.

The aforementioned authorization for mailing (receiving marketing content) constitutes the user's consent to the sending of advertising messages pursuant to the Israeli Communications Law (Telecommunications and Broadcasts) (Amendment No. 40), 2008 ("The Communications Law"). 

It is clarified that the person leaving the details can remove themselves at any time from the mailing list by clicking on "Unsubscribe" or any similar text that appears at the bottom of every mailing sent, or by contacting the Website via email. As long as the subscriber has not removed themselves from the mailing list as aforesaid, the Website is entitled, subject to the Communications Law, to send direct mailing to the subscriber. 

The Website may cancel a user's registration to the mailing list at its absolute discretion.

The mailing in its entirety, including all the information appearing therein, is offered "AS IS," and shall be as accurate and correct as possible, however, the information may be incomplete or, alternatively, technical or other errors may have occurred in the information. 

Privacy of Minors

The Website and the Institute's services (including newsletter subscription, receipt of research papers, and registration for conferences and events) are open to the general public. The collection and processing of personal information from minors are subject to obtaining explicit consent from a parent or legal guardian. We reserve the right to request proof of such consent at any time.

A parent or legal guardian may request at any time to access the information collected about the minor, request its rectification, or its erasure.

The Institute and the Movement rely in good faith on users' representations regarding their age and legal capacity, and shall not bear liability for damage, emotional distress, or any other consequence caused as a result of the provision of false details by a minor who acted without their parents' consent as required.

Mailings containing marketing content or requests for donations (if any) shall be sent to minors only subject to obtaining the consent of a parent or legal guardian, in addition to the consent of the minor themselves.

Additional Information for Residents of the United States

No Sale of Personal Information: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their commercial purposes.

California Privacy Rights (CalOPPA & CCPA): If you are a resident of California, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request access to the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, and the right to request the deletion of such information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

Financial Information & Third-Party Processors: It is clarified that any financial transactions (if applicable) are processed exclusively through secure third-party platforms. The Institute does not collect, process, or store your credit card numbers or other sensitive financial data on its servers. Your interactions with these third-party platforms are governed by their respective privacy policies.

Exercise of Rights: To exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Information" section below. We will verify your request and respond in accordance with applicable law.

Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13 in the United States. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

GDPR – The European Union Privacy Regulation

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area, the processing of your personal data is governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Legal Basis for Processing: We process your personal data based on your consent (e.g., when you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter or register for an event), for the performance of a contract or preliminary steps prior to entering into a contract with you, and for our legitimate interests (such as managing the Institute's activities and preventing fraud).

Your Data Subject Rights: Under the GDPR, you have the right to request access to your personal data, request rectification or erasure of your data, restrict or object to our processing of your data, and the right to data portability. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

We are committed to holding our privacy and security policy and practice to the highest standards. See this policy for more information on the measures we have taken to guarantee the responsible use of the data and information gathered by the Website.

Modifications And Updates

We reserve the right to modify or update this policy from time to time. The updated version will be published on the Website.

Contact Information

For any question or request regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Address: 28 Dam HaMaccabim St., Modi'in;

Email: info@davidinstitute.org

All rights in this document above reserved to Daniel Bahry Law Office.

Last Update: April 2026