Privacy Policy
Last Updated:09/22025
The Sword of Gideon (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you visit our website **[www.theswordofgideon.org](http://www.theswordofgideon.org)** (the “Site”), or when you otherwise engage with our services.
By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
The Sword of Gideon is a registered nonprofit association in Israel.
Legal Entity Name: The Sword of Gideon
Registered Entity Type: Nonprofit Association (a legally registered non-profit association in Israel)
Registered Address: Yavne, Israel
Contact Email: Info@TheSwordOfGideon.org
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at the above email.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal data only to the extent necessary for the purposes described in this Policy. Information may be collected directly from you or automatically through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies.
(a) Information You Provide Directly
When you interact with our Site and services, you may provide us with:
Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number.
Organizational Affiliation: In some cases, you may be asked which organization you represent.
*Custom Questions: For example, when registering for a webinar or event, you may be asked optional preparatory questions (e.g., “What would you like to ask during the session?”).
Newsletter Subscription Information: If you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your email address and associated subscription preferences.
Access Credentials: If you are granted access to restricted materials, we may create or store username and password information.
(b) Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we and our service providers (such as Google and Meta) may collect automatically:
*IP address
*Device and browser type
* Operating system
* Geolocation (approximate, derived from IP)
* Pages visited, time spent, and referring websites**
*Cookies, pixels, and tracking data** (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel)
(c) Payment and Donation Information
We do not collect or store credit card information directly. Donations are processed exclusively through third-party secure payment providers (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, or Israeli payment processors). These providers may collect personal and financial information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
(d) Sensitive Information
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information such as health, religious beliefs, or political opinions.
3. How We Use Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
1. Service Delivery: Providing access to restricted content, webinars, and educational materials.
2. Communications: Sending newsletters, event invitations, and responses to inquiries.
3. Event Management: Processing registrations and preparing for webinars or workshops.
4. Analytics and Improvement: Monitoring usage patterns to improve the Site’s functionality, usability, and performance.
5. Marketing: Running targeted campaigns (via Google Ads, Meta Ads, or email marketing through “Rav Messer”).
6. Security and Compliance: Preventing abuse, ensuring system security, complying with legal obligations, and enforcing our terms.
We will never sell your personal information.
4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR and UK GDPR)
Where GDPR or UK GDPR applies, we rely on the following legal bases:
Consent: For newsletters, marketing emails, and cookies requiring opt-in.
Contractual Necessity: To provide requested services, such as event registrations.
Legitimate Interests: For analytics, site security, and service improvement.
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws or regulatory requests.
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5. Data Sharing
We may share your information with trusted third parties, only to the extent necessary for the purposes outlined above:
Website Platform: Wix (hosting and content management).
Email Marketing Provider: WIX, Rav Messer (Israel).
Analytics and Tracking: Google Analytics, Meta Pixel.
Payment Processors: PayPal, Stripe, or local Israeli payment processors (we do not store payment details ourselves).
Cloud and Storage Providers:** Google and/or other secure storage providers.
We do not share your personal data with business partners, advertisers, or unrelated third parties.
6. International Data Transfers
Because we use services provided by companies such as Google, Meta, and Wix, your information may be transferred and stored outside Israel, including in the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom.
We take steps to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, such as GDPR and UK GDPR, including reliance on standard contractual clauses where required.
7. Data Retention
Personal data submitted through forms (e.g., newsletter subscriptions) is retained until you request removal.
Upon removal, we may retain minimal records (such as an “opt-out” flag) for compliance with spam laws and legal defense.
Analytics and cookie-related data are retained according to third-party provider policies (Google, Meta).
We do not enforce automatic time-based deletion beyond these practices.
8. User Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., under GDPR, UK GDPR, or CCPA/CPRA), you may have the following rights:
Access: Obtain confirmation and a copy of personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to certain exceptions).
Restriction: Request that we limit processing of your information.
Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Objection: Object to processing for marketing or based on legitimate interests.
Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent at any time, without affecting prior lawful processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at Info@TheSwordOfGideon.org
9. Opt-Out Options
Email Marketing: You can unsubscribe from our newsletters at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link or emailing us directly.
Cookies:** You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. A cookie banner will be implemented to collect user consent where required by law.
Advertising: You may opt out of personalized ads through settings provided by Google, Meta, and other platforms.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 16. If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
11. Data Security
We implement reasonable organizational, technical, and administrative measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no system or method of data transmission can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
12. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
The Sword of Gideon
Yavne, Israel
📧 Email: Info@TheSwordOfGideon.org