1. Introduction

Lev L’Chayalot (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or engage with our services.

We operate internationally and aim to comply with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and other relevant regulations.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

a) Information You Provide Directly

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Donation details (excluding full payment card information)
• Any information submitted via contact forms or email

b) Donation Information

Donations made via third-party providers (e.g. PayPal) are processed securely by those providers. We do not store your financial information such as card or bank details.

c) Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we may collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website

This is typically collected via cookies and analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Process and acknowledge donations
• Communicate with you regarding our work and impact
• Respond to enquiries
• Improve our website and user experience
• Send updates, newsletters or fundraising communications (only where permitted)
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
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4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We rely on the following legal bases:

• Consent – where you opt in to communications
• Legitimate Interests – to operate and improve our services
• Legal Obligation – for compliance with applicable laws
• Contract – where processing is necessary to fulfil a donation or request

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your data with trusted third parties, including:

• Payment processors (e.g. PayPal)
• Website hosting providers (e.g. GoDaddy)
• Email marketing platforms
• Analytics providers

These providers are required to handle your data securely and only for specified purposes.

6. International Data Transfers

As an international charity, your data may be transferred and processed outside your country of residence. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data remains protected.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

• Legal and regulatory compliance
• Accounting and reporting obligations
• Operational purposes

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us (see Section 11).

9. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies to:

• Improve functionality
• Analyse traffic and usage
• Enhance user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from:

• Unauthorised access
• Loss or misuse
• Disclosure

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

Lev L’Chayalot (Emek Lone Soldiers)
Email: info@lev-le-chayalot.org
Website: www.lev-le-chayalot.org

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

13. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by applicable laws relevant to our operations and users, including USA, UK, Israel and EU data protection laws where applicable.