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PRIVACY POLICY

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Effective Date: July 21, 2025


This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use this website, which is operated through the Wix platform and serves the En-Gedi Oasis Archaeological project (the “Project”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Protection of Privacy Law, 1981 (Israel) and applicable guidelines issued by the Israeli Privacy Protection Authority.

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1. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Contact information: name, email address, phone number, and other details submitted via external online application form only (Google forms).

  • Participation information: if you apply to join the excavation via the external form, we collect information such as age, address, academic background, health declarations, emergency contacts, and identification numbers.

  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, usage logs, and similar data automatically collected through Wix and third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics).​​

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2. Purpose of Data Collection

We use the information collected by the applicants for the following purposes:

  • To communicate with users and participants;

  • To process participation forms and coordinate logistics;

  • To send updates about the excavation or related activities;

  • To comply with applicable legal, safety, or institutional requirements.

We do not collect personal data beyond what is necessary for these purposes.

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3. Sharing of Personal Data

We will not sell or provide your personal data to third parties.

Your data may be shared only with:

  • Members of the excavation team or affiliated institutions for operational purposes;

  • Government or legal authorities, where required by law.

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5. Retention of Data

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated above, or to comply with legal and archival obligations. After this period, personal data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

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6. Your Rights

Under Israeli law, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information;

  • Request correction or deletion of your data;

  • Withdraw your consent (if applicable);

  • File a complaint with the Israeli Privacy Protection Authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

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7. Use of Cookies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and user experience. You may adjust your browser settings to block cookies, though some features of the site may not function properly as a result.

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8. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies separately.

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9. Updates to this Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page, with the effective date indicated above.

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10. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy, or to submit a request regarding your personal data, please contact: avi.mashiach@mail.huji.ac.il

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