This privacy policy document is intended to inform you about how we, the Local Government Economic and Economic Company (“Mashcal”), collect, use, and share personal information, as well as other associated aspects. This policy applies only to Mashcal’s websites. For additional services of Mashcal where personal information about you is processed, a separate privacy policy will be provided to you.
Some of the aspects described in this policy also relate to technical matters. We have made every effort to explain them in a simple and clear manner.
If, after reading this policy, you find that it does not align with your views or preferences, and you do not agree with the data processing practices detailed in this policy, you are requested to refrain from browsing the site and from providing us with any information about yourself.
For any questions, requests, or inquiries regarding this policy and the use of your information, you are invited to write to us anytime at info@mic.org.il.
For the purposes of this policy, “personal information” is any data relating to an identified individual or an individual who can be identified.
“Identifiable individual” – someone whose identity can be reasonably ascertained, directly or indirectly, including through an identifier such as a name, ID number, biometric identifier, location data, online identifier, or one or more factors related to their physical, health, economic, social, or cultural status.
We have summarized the policy to facilitate your understanding and to familiarize you with Mashcal’s principles of using information about you as comfortably as possible. The summary does not substitute the full policy, and we recommend that you read it thoroughly.
Summary of the Privacy Policy
- What is a privacy policy and why is it used? This document describes how we at Mashcal collect and use your personal information.
- What data do we collect? We collect personal information necessary for us, for example, personal information you provide to us, personal information about your use of our websites, and personal information existing in our systems.
- How do we use personal information? We use personal information to communicate with you regarding your activities with us, for management and ongoing control purposes, and to provide you with information about the services that Mashcal offers, updates on tenders, and other relevant areas.
- What are your options? We allow you to set your preferences regarding the use of personal information about you. For example, at any time, you may inform us to stop sending promotional marketing messages, delete or block cookies, update your personal details, and more.
- With whom do we share personal information? We share personal information with affiliated companies, suppliers, and others to fulfill the purposes of using personal information about you in accordance with this policy.
- How will changes in the company structure affect the protection of my personal information? Even if there are changes in the structure of Mashcal, we will continue to operate according to this policy.
- How do we use statistical and non-identifying information? We use statistical data and additional non-identifying data for business purposes. For example, creating statistical reports for internal use.
- Where is personal information stored? The personal information we collect is stored in our databases. We may store and process information on various sites worldwide, including cloud-based sites.
- How long is personal information stored? We keep personal information as required to provide our services, for management purposes, and according to the law.
- How do we make changes to the privacy policy? We will update you on any changes that occur in the privacy policy.
- How do we protect personal information? We secure and protect your personal information according to legal requirements and accepted standards of information security.
- What about third-party privacy practices? This privacy policy applies only to Mashcal’s service activities.
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What is the Privacy Policy and What is its Purpose?
The Privacy Policy describes how we at Mashcal collect and use personal information about you.
The Privacy Policy outlines how we collect and use your personal information; therefore, we recommend that you read its contents carefully.
This policy applies to personal information used on the websites.
Additionally, this policy covers all personal information processed in the course of using the websites. For example, when you contact us with inquiries or in any other interaction between you and Mashcal that involves personal information about you.
Mashcal is committed to high standards of privacy protection and information security. We invest significant resources and efforts in the proper management of information in accordance with legal requirements and its protection, in order to prevent unauthorized or unlawful use.
What data do we collect?
We collect personal information and data as detailed in this section to enable you to browse our websites.
We collect the personal information you provide to us during your interactions with us, for example, when you contact our services with inquiries or to receive price quotations from us.
You are not legally required to provide us with your personal details; however, in some cases, we may not be able to provide you with the services without receiving such information.
We collect the following data:
- Personal information you provide to us: Name, email address, physical address, telephone number, payment method details, job position, and more.
- We will also collect personal information you provide during your conversations with us.
- Information about your use of our website: During your use, automatic logging (log data) of your activity is performed. Examples of the data we collect include:
- Log Data – When you use our website, our servers automatically record information sent from the site. This log data includes details such as the Internet Protocol (IP) address assigned to your device for internet access, browser details and settings, time of access, how you used the website, and information stored in cookies.
- Cookies and Trackers – Cookies are small files stored on your device when you use the website. For example, to improve website performance, to record your entry and exit from the site, and to identify actions you have performed on the site and your preferences.
Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while others are stored for a certain period on your device. You can view the types of cookies we use and their expiration dates in your browser settings.
We use various types of cookies, as well as other tags and trackers, for example, to improve the website and user experience. - Personal information from the device you use: In addition to log data, we also collect information from the device in your possession. For example, device type, browser type, and the IP address used by your device to access the internet.
How do we use personal information?
We use personal information for management and ongoing control purposes and to send you information in accordance with legal requirements and advertising content.
We use personal information about you for the following purposes:
- To enable and assist in our ongoing activities involving the management, monitoring, and security of Mashcal’s websites.
- To implement improvements and enhancements on the websites and in management and to provide additional Mashcal services.
- To manage risks, legal procedures, and any proceedings before a competent authority.
- To contact you with notifications, inquiries, questionnaires, surveys, and additional information regarding our services, benefits, and activities. Such messages may be delivered through various channels, including on-site or off-site alerts (for example, on third-party websites), social networks, postal mail, email (such as newsletters), push notifications to your device, call centers, automated dialing, chat, and SMS.
Messages sent to you may be general or personalized. Some may be considered direct marketing in accordance with the Privacy Protection Law, 5741–1981, or as advertisements under the Communications Law (Telecommunications and Broadcasting), 5742–1982. We will request your separate consent for sending such messages and will enable you to opt out where legally required. - To comply with legal obligations or requirements from a competent authority, such as courts.
- To generate statistical information as described in this policy.
- To guide and instruct our staff.
- For any other purpose ancillary to or assisting in the purposes described above.
What are your options?
We provide you with the ability to set your preferences regarding the use of personal information about you. For example, at any time you may inform us to stop collecting information based on cookies and similar technologies. In addition, you are entitled to review the personal information collected about you and to correct it in accordance with this policy and subject to legal requirements.
Our goal is to clearly present the data we collect and to enable straightforward choices. For example, you may:
- Prevent Mashcal and its providers from placing cookies on your device through your browser settings. Please note that such an action may disrupt your ability to use the website fully.
- Reset the advertising identifier on your device or perform other actions offered via your device’s operating system through the settings section of your device. This will disconnect the link between actions recorded for advertising purposes according to your preferences and your future actions.
Please note: Mashcal has no control over the settings and options offered by the browser you use or the operating system on your device.
- Notify us to stop sending promotional messages, if applicable. We will cease sending such messages in accordance with the law, within a reasonable period, and subject to operational constraints, upon receipt of such notice.
- If personal information about you was provided to us from the European Economic Area (EEA) by a third party other than yourself, you have the right to request the deletion of your personal information.
- Review the personal information about you stored in Mashcal’s databases and request correction or deletion of any information that is inaccurate, incomplete, unclear, or outdated, in accordance with and subject to legal requirements.
With whom do we share personal information?
As part of our daily operations intended to provide you with high-quality service, we share personal information with affiliated companies and others to fulfill the purposes of using information about you in accordance with this policy.
We share personal information with affiliated companies, as well as with suppliers and other entities, to achieve the purposes of using your personal information in accordance with this policy.
For example, we share personal information with providers who operate and assist us in delivering our website services to you or provide access to personal information, such as service center companies, survey administrators, messaging providers, and cybersecurity services.
When necessary, we may disclose personal information to enforcement authorities, investigative authorities, and others, such as the National Cyber Directorate, courts, and additional entities in the course of legal proceedings.
The disclosure of personal information to authorities will be carried out according to law and to protect your rights, the rights of other clients, Mashcal’s interests, and those of its business partners and providers.
How will changes in the company’s structure affect the protection of my personal information?
Even if there are changes in our structure, we will continue to operate according to this policy. If we merge our operations with another company, are acquired by another company, change our corporate structure, or transfer or sell part of our operations or services, the new company will assume our position and use your personal information in accordance with this policy.
How do we use statistical and non-identifying information?
We use statistical and other non-identifying data for business purposes. Such analysis enables us, for example, to present information and offers tailored to you and to groups of people with similar characteristics.
In the digital era, many services rely on the use and processing of statistical data. These uses are highly diverse and help, among other things, in generating business insights, information security, streamlining information management efforts, development, and innovation.
Statistical and non-identifying information is not subject to privacy protection laws. We may collect, transfer, and share such information for business and management purposes. When using this type of information, no action will be taken that knowingly exposes identifying details about you.
Where is personal information stored?
The personal information we collect is stored in our databases. We may store and process information on various sites worldwide, including cloud-based sites.
The personal information we collect is stored and processed in our databases, which reside on our computer systems and with server hosting and backup providers, which may be located outside of Israel.
The storage of personal information is carried out according to accepted standards to protect personal information and in accordance with applicable regulations.
Additional information, as detailed in this policy, may be collected and stored by other companies (such as data analytics and processing companies). Such companies may also store information outside of Israel.
Privacy protections and the powers of competent authorities regarding access to personal information about you may differ abroad from those in Israel. Your consent to this policy also constitutes consent for the storage of information outside of Israel.
How long is personal information stored?
We retain personal information as required for management purposes, to provide the service, and in accordance with the law.
We retain personal information about you as long as necessary to achieve the purposes of using the information in accordance with this policy, the company’s procedures, and legal requirements.
Thereafter, we may retain personal information if necessary, for example, if we need to keep information for potential legal proceedings or for documentation and archival purposes.
We may also retain non-identifying data and details without limitation. As required, we will delete or remove identifying details from information that is no longer needed as identifiable information.
How do we make changes to this policy?
We will update you regarding changes to the privacy policy from time to time.
Occasionally, changes may occur in this privacy policy due to changes in law, regulations, or regulatory guidance, or due to changes in the business environment, the nature and quality of our services, technological developments, and more.
We will publish advance notice regarding expected changes to the policy and the date they come into effect.
Your continued use of our services after we have published an update to the privacy policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. If you do not agree with the updated policy, you may discontinue use of our services.
How do we protect your personal information?
We secure and protect your personal information in accordance with accepted standards and legal requirements.
Mashcal is committed to a high level of information security in accordance with legal requirements and accepted information security standards. We invest significant efforts in security and protection methods to ensure the protection of your privacy and the confidentiality of your data.
What about the privacy practices of third parties?
This policy applies solely to our services.
This policy pertains only to the activity within our services. The services may include links or referrals to applications, websites, or other businesses – where the activity is not managed by us. Accordingly, their privacy practices may differ, and use of such services is subject to a separate privacy policy.
Want to talk?
We are here for you.
If you believe your privacy has been violated, we are sorry. We will be happy to be at your service and address your inquiry as quickly as possible.
You can contact us at: info@mic.org.il.
Last updated date: 16/09/2025.