Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 10.03.26

The Tel Aviv Foundation (the “Foundation”) has served as the philanthropic arm of the City of Tel Aviv for over 40 years and supports more than 800 cultural, educational, and social initiatives. The Foundation operates in full cooperation with Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality, including managing coordination mechanisms and donation collection.
The Foundation places great importance on privacy protection and invests significant efforts in safeguarding the privacy rights of its employees, volunteers, donors, service providers, website users, and visitors, as well as individuals who use services provided through the Foundation’s various digital and telephone channels (the “User” or “Users”). The Foundation is committed to protecting your personal information.
We believe that Users have the right to know our policy regarding the collection and processing of information received when using our services, including our digital services (website, applications, and other online services) (collectively, the “Services”), and how such information is used.
Please note that specific services and/or applications may be subject to different rules, and a separate privacy policy may be published alongside them regarding the information collected through those services or applications.
The terms of this Privacy Policy form are an integral part of the Terms of Use. The Foundation may update the Privacy Policy and/or the Terms of Use from time to time to reflect technological, business, legal, or regulatory changes. Updates will be published in this document, which will appear in its most current version on the Foundation’s website, together with the date of the latest revision. Use of the Services is subject to the most current Privacy Policy and constitutes your consent to it and to any updates. We therefore recommend reviewing this Privacy Policy periodically.
Accessing, registering for, logging into, or using the Foundation’s Services, including online Services, is subject to your consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy, including the collection, processing, storage, and sharing of information with third parties as detailed herein. If you do not agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy, please refrain from using the Foundation’s Services.

Collection of Personal Information

The Foundation receives, collects, and processes personal information about you that is:

• Provided by you;
• Generated by the Foundation; and/or;
• Provided by the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality, for the purpose of delivering the Services. This may include, among other things, personal details, contact information, socio-economic and financial information, and any additional information relevant to the purpose of collection, the circumstances, and applicable law.

There is no legal obligation to provide your personal information unless otherwise specified. Providing such information is voluntary and based on your consent. However, if you choose not to provide certain information, the Foundation may not be able to provide some or all of the requested Services.

Information You Provide Through Online Services or Other Means

Information about you is collected through contact forms and landing pages on the website, as well as contact forms on social media. Information may also be collected through conversations with Foundation employees, service representatives, volunteers, community workers, or any representative acting on behalf of the Foundation, and any other forms that are part of online Services. You may be asked to provide personal details such as your name, email address, ID number, phone number, and similar information if you choose to do so.

Scholarship Applications

As part of its activities, the Tel Aviv Foundation is committed to promoting equal opportunities for all residents of the city across society, education, and culture. The Foundation operates support and scholarship programs designed to assist individuals from lower socio-economic backgrounds. Applications for scholarships may be submitted through the website or at the Foundation’s offices.
Providing information as part of a scholarship application is voluntary and based on the applicant’s own discretion. However, without this information, the Foundation will not be able to review eligibility for a scholarship or determine the level of eligibility. Failure to provide all or part of the required information may affect the chances of approval.
The Foundation collaborates with donors and various entities, and may transfer relevant information about scholarship applicants for the purpose of securing scholarship funding from private donors and/or foundations, and for candidate evaluation and eligibility approval.
All such applications will be handled sensitively, confidentially, and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Donations to the Foundation

As part of its activities, the Tel Aviv Foundation raises funds for social, cultural, and educational initiatives in the city. The Foundation places the highest importance on protecting donors’ privacy and operates in accordance with the Israeli Privacy Protection Law and its regulations.
The Foundation’s website provides information about its activities and enables online donations through a designated link to third-party payment processing sites. The Foundation does not retain payment information and does not have access to the payment information transmitted during transactions. Payment Processing is carried out securely and in encrypted form by an external payment processing company using advanced encryption methods and mechanisms compliant with international standards (such as PCI-DSS) and the relevant credit card companies’ guidelines. You may review the privacy policies of those websites.

Automatically Collected Information

The Foundation collects information sent automatically by your computer, mobile phone, or other device used to access the Services. This includes statistical, aggregated, and non-identifying information about your use of the online Services. Examples include pages viewed, services of interest, your IP address, and similar data.
This information is used, among other purposes, for statistical analysis. We also collect anonymous information through cookies and web beacons (see the Cookies section below).

Use of Information and Databases

Information you provide when using the Services, as well as any information collected about you in connection with Services you register for or use, will be stored in the Foundation’s database. The Foundation will use this information in accordance with applicable law and for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or specified at the time of collection.
Processing of personal information may involve advanced technological tools, including systems based on algorithms, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and language analysis, all in compliance with applicable law and the Foundation’s procedures.
The information may be used, among other things, for:

• Providing the Foundation’s Services
• Handling inquiries and contacting you
• Improving and measuring the Services, including user experience, content, and design
• Providing information about the Foundation’s activities and services to residents
• Processing statistical information based on anonymous, statistical, or aggregated data
• Legal purposes (e.g., compliance with court orders, laws, or governmental requests)
• Detecting, preventing, or addressing fraud, security issues, or technical problems
• Protecting the rights of third parties, including intellectual property rights and privacy rights
• Receiving and handling user inquiries
• Direct marketing and communication, including promotional offers, event invitations, and newsletters, subject to required legal consent
• Contacting you when necessary, including providing information to interested parties through the Foundation, affiliated institutions, or external service providers
• Additional purposes as required from time to time, subject to applicable law.

The Foundation may retain and use the information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law. Statistical data that does not personally identify you may be shared with third parties.

Transfer of Information to Third Parties

The Foundation will not transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following cases:

1. At your request or with your explicit consent
2. As required by law or legal obligation
3. To external service providers assisting the Foundation or partners acting on its behalf, subject to appropriate agreements and compliance with applicable privacy laws
4. To content providers or analytics providers for marketing and service improvement purposes
5. If you violate the terms of this Privacy Policy or applicable law
6. Pursuant to a court order
7. For securing scholarship funding from external donors or foundations
8. For evaluating scholarship eligibility based on defined criteria
9. For determining eligibility based on group characteristics (e.g., women, persons with disabilities)
10. In the event of disputes or legal proceedings
11. If disclosure is necessary to prevent serious harm to the Foundation, a User, or third parties
12. In the event of transfer or assignment of the Foundation’s activities, rights, or obligations, subject to the recipient accepting this Privacy Policy
13. In anonymous, non-identifying form for statistical or service improvement purposes.

Other Websites

The online Services may contain links to other websites or online resources. Clicking on such links may direct you to external websites that may collect information about you—whether voluntarily provided by you or collected automatically through cookies or other technologies.
Any use of third-party content or websites is at your own risk, and the Foundation shall not be liable for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from such use, including privacy violations or data collection by third parties. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies and terms of use.

Information Security

The Foundation implements reasonable information security systems and invests substantial efforts in protecting its databases and online Services, either directly or through authorized service providers. Security procedures are implemented according to appropriate industry standards and the level of risk associated with the sensitivity and scope of the information.
The Foundation ensures that service providers and contractors adopt equivalent security measures.
While these measures reduce the risk of unauthorized access, no system provides absolute security. You are responsible for securing your device and maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials.
If you are concerned regarding the transmission of certain information, you should refrain from transmitting it via the internet.
Important: The Foundation will never ask for your password or credit card details via email, phone, or any other method.

Right to Access and Correction

Subject to applicable law, you are entitled to review the information held about you in the Foundation’s databases, either personally or through an authorized representative or legal guardian. The Foundation will respond as soon as possible and no later than 30 days after receiving your request.
If, after reviewing your information, you find it inaccurate, incomplete, unclear, or outdated, you may request correction or deletion. The Foundation will respond within 30 days.
You may contact the Foundation at +972-3-7240980 or via the online contact form on the Foundation’s website.

Direct Marketing

The Foundation may send you information related to its activities and Services from time to time, only if you have provided your consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contracting the Foundation or through the unsubscribed mechanism included in such communications.

Cookies and Tracking Tools

Like many websites, the Foundation uses tracking tools to collect anonymous information.
A cookie is a small data file stored on your device to record your use of the online Services.
We use monitoring and analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Facebook, and Taboola advertising services. These providers may collect and process information in accordance with their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies and terms of use.
These technologies help us recognize you as a returning user, personalize Services, measure marketing effectiveness, maintain account security, and prevent fraud.
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Certain cookies may be necessary for the proper functioning and security of the website. Disabling cookies may affect your user experience.

Contact Us

You are welcome to contact us with any questions or concerns regarding the Services or this Privacy Policy through the contact details published on the Foundation’s website.