Privacy Policy for Israel Tech Week 2026
 

Effective Date: October 5, 2025
 

Israel Tech Week LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and share your information when you visit our website, purchase tickets, register for our events through third-party platforms, or engage with our communications.
By participating in Israel Tech Week or using our services, you agree to the terms described below.
 

1. Definitions

Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, such as name, email address, phone number, or payment details.
Processing: Any operation performed on personal data, whether automated or manual, including collection, storage, use, and deletion.
Controller: The entity that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data. In this policy, Israel Tech Week LLC acts as the controller.
Processor: A third party that processes personal data on behalf of the controller. Lu.ma serves as one of our main data processors.
Consent: Freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of a user’s wishes by which they signify agreement to the processing of their personal data.
 

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of information:

2.1 Personal Information

When You Purchase Tickets or Register:

• Name, email address, phone number, job title, company, and billing information collected via Lu.ma or other registration partners.

When You Subscribe or Contact Us:

• Information such as your name, email address, and communication preferences provided when you sign up for our newsletters, join our mailing list, or register for partner events.

From Email and Event Registration Platforms:

• Data collected from third-party systems (including Lu.ma, Eventbrite, or integrated forms) used for ticketing, communications, and event management.

• This may include your contact details, attendance data, and event engagement preferences.

Event Participation:

• Attendance records, session preferences, and participation in panels, competitions, or networking activities.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• IP address, browser type, device data, location, and interactions with our website or emails (e.g., opens and clicks), collected through cookies and analytics tools.

2.3 Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

• Facilitate ticket sales, registrations, and participation in Israel Tech Week events.

• Communicate important event updates, schedules, and logistics.

• Send newsletters, invitations, and relevant information about future events.

• Enhance your event experience through tailored networking or partner introductions.

• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries.

• Analyze participation metrics to improve future programming.

• Comply with legal obligations and ensure event security.
   

You can unsubscribe from our marketing communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any of our emails or contacting us at info@israeltechweek.com.
 

3.1 Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

• Consent – when you opt in to receive updates or share your data with event partners.

• Contractual Necessity – to fulfill ticket sales and event participation.

• Legitimate Interests – to improve our events and maintain communications with attendees and partners.
   

4. GDPR Applicability

While Israel Tech Week is not actively promoted in the European Union (EU), we may have incidental participants from the EU.
In such cases, we ensure compliance through Lu.ma’s GDPR-compliant framework and limit processing to event-related communications.
 

5. How We Share Your Information

5.1 Third-Party Processors

We work with secure third-party service providers, including Lu.ma, for ticketing, event management, and communications. These processors access your data only as necessary to perform their functions and must adhere to strict data protection standards.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your data if required to:

• Comply with laws or regulations.

• Protect our rights, property, or safety, or those of our users.

5.3 Event Partners and Sponsors

With your explicit consent, we may share limited details (e.g., name, email, company, and role) with trusted sponsors and partners to enhance your professional networking opportunities. All partners are required to follow data protection standards.
 

6. Your Rights

6.1 Under U.S. Laws

Residents of certain states (e.g., California, Colorado) may have rights to:

• Access, correct, or delete their personal information.

• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data.

• Request disclosure of data practices.

6.2 Under Israeli Law

Under the Protection of Privacy Law, 5741–1981, residents of Israel have the right to:

• Access and correct their personal data.

• Request deletion, subject to applicable legal exceptions.

6.3 Under GDPR (EU Residents)

EU residents may exercise the following rights:

• Access and rectify their data.

• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”).

• Restrict or object to processing.

• Request data portability.

Requests can be submitted via info@israeltechweek.com or through our website’s contact form.
 

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to process your registration, fulfill event obligations, and, where relevant, inform you of future events.
Typically, we keep registration data for up to one year following the event.

If you opt in or if we have a legitimate business interest, we may retain your contact information to send you updates about upcoming events or partner opportunities. You may unsubscribe at any time.

After the retention period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
 

8. Data Breach Notification

If a data breach occurs, we will:

• Take immediate steps to contain and mitigate the issue.

• Notify affected users and authorities within 72 hours, if required by law.

• Provide information on actions taken to protect your data.

For breach-related concerns, contact info@israeltechweek.com.
 

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your browsing and event experience.

• Essential Cookies: Enable core website functions.

• Analytics Cookies: Help us improve usability and performance.

• Marketing Cookies: Support targeted communication.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
 

10. Data Security

We employ security measures such as:

• SSL encryption for all data transmission.

• Restricted internal access to personal data.

• Regular audits by Lu.ma and other partners to maintain compliance.

While we take reasonable precautions, no online system is entirely secure.
 

11. Cross-Border Data Transfers

By using our services, you consent to your data being transferred to and processed in the United States, Israel, or other locations where our service providers operate. We ensure all transfers comply with applicable privacy standards.
 

12. Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that significantly affects users. All processing is done with human oversight.
 

13. Third-Party Websites

Our website may link to third-party services (e.g., Lu.ma, Eventbrite). We are not responsible for their data practices and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
 

14. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted here with a new Effective Date. We encourage you to review it regularly to stay informed.
 

15. Contact Us

For any questions, data requests, or to unsubscribe from communications:

Email: info@israeltechweek.com
Mailing Address: 2701 Biscayne Blvd, Apt 6201, Miami, FL 33137