Last updated: October 2025
Introduction
itworks (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of our website visitors, program participants, partners, and donors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, interact with us online, or participate in our programs.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal information: Name, email address, phone number, employer or organization, and any other details you voluntarily provide through forms or correspondence.
- Program participation data: Details provided through registration forms or surveys related to our training and employment programs.
- Automatically collected data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and website usage statistics through cookies or similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries and provide requested information.
- Manage program registration, participation, and follow-up.
- Process donations and send donation confirmations or receipts.
- Share updates, newsletters, and invitations to events (only if you opt-in).
- Improve our website and services.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on:
- Your consent;
- Our legitimate interest in promoting employment equality and managing nonprofit operations;
- Legal obligations (e.g., financial reporting, donor compliance).
4. Data Sharing
We may share limited data with:
- Service providers who assist in website hosting, analytics, or payment processing (all bound by confidentiality).
- Program partners or government agencies only when necessary for program delivery, with your prior consent.
- Legal authorities if required by law.
We never sell or rent personal information to third parties.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above, unless a longer period is required by law.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and correct your data;
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”);
- Withdraw consent for communications;
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@itworks.org.il.
7. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
8. International Transfers
As some of our partners and service providers are located outside Israel, your information may be processed in other countries with adequate data protection standards (e.g., the EU or U.S.).
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. The latest version will always appear on our website with a “Last updated” date.