Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Israeli Institute of Archaeology

Welcome to the website of the Israeli Institute of Archaeology (hereinafter: “the Institute“). The use of the site, including the content and services provided therein, is subject to the terms detailed below.

Please read them carefully. Continued use of the site constitutes irrevocable acceptance of these terms.

Part A: Terms of Use

1. General

These Terms of Use apply to every user and visitor of the site (hereinafter: “the User“).
These terms are written in the masculine for convenience only but refer to both men and women alike.
The Institute reserves the right to update or change the Terms of Use from time to time at its sole discretion. Any such change will be published on the site and will be binding on users from the moment of its publication.

2. Intellectual Property

All content appearing on the site, including texts, images, graphics, design, software code, and logos, is the exclusive property of the Institute or of third parties who have granted it a license for use.
It is strictly forbidden to copy, distribute, reproduce, transmit, publish, or make any other use of this content, in whole or in part, without obtaining prior written consent from the Institute.
The Institute’s name and logo are trademarks. No use may be made of them without the express permission of the Institute.

3. Limitation of Liability

The use of the site and reliance on its content are the sole responsibility of the User. The Institute does not warrant that the information on the site is accurate, complete, or up-to-date, and is not responsible for any damage, direct or indirect, caused to the User as a result of reliance on the information appearing on the site.
The Institute is not responsible for the availability of the site at all times and does not guarantee that its operation will be continuous and without faults.
The site may contain links to external websites. The Institute is not responsible for the content or privacy policies of these sites. Clicking on these links is the sole responsibility of the User.

4. User Conduct

The User undertakes not to perform any action that would cause disruption, damage, or harm to the proper functioning of the site, including the uploading of illegal content, use of malicious software, or collection of information about other users.
The Institute may block access for a user who violates these provisions and take any legal measures at its disposal.

Part B: Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy is formulated in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Protection Law, 5741-1981, and the regulations enacted thereunder.

1. Information Collection

The Institute collects information in two ways:

Information Provided Voluntarily: Personal information that the User provides willingly, such as contact details (full name, email, phone number) for the purpose of getting in touch or registering for services.
Information Collected Automatically: Non-personally identifiable information collected during browsing of the site. This information includes:
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system.
- Site Usage Data: Pages viewed, duration of visits, and links clicked.
- ‘Cookies’: Small text files used for the ongoing and efficient operation of the site, collecting statistical data, and tailoring the site to personal preferences.

2. Purposes of Use

The information collected is used for the following purposes:

Providing Services: Operating the site, providing the services offered on it, and responding to inquiries.
Improving User Experience: Analyzing statistical data to improve existing services and content.
Marketing and Advertising: Sending updates and publications (subject to the User’s consent).
Information Security: Protecting the site and its users from malicious activities.
Compliance with Legal Requirements: As may be required by law, regulation, or court order.

3. Transfer of Information to Third Parties

The Institute will not transfer users’ personal information to third parties, except in the following cases:

Subject to the User’s explicit consent.
To external service providers (such as hosting services), provided they have committed to maintaining the privacy of the information.
In the case of a legal requirement, court order, or investigation by a competent authority.
In the event of an organizational restructuring.

4. Information Security

The Institute implements technological and organizational security procedures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, in accordance with legal requirements. However, absolute security on the internet cannot be guaranteed.

5. User Rights

According to the Privacy Protection Law, every user has the following rights:

The right to review the information held about them in the database.
The right to request the correction or deletion of information that is incorrect, incomplete, or not up-to-date.
The right to withdraw consent for receiving marketing materials.

To exercise your rights, you may contact the Institute using the contact details provided below.

Part C: Jurisdiction and Contact

1. Jurisdiction

The law applicable to these terms is the law of the State of Israel exclusively. The exclusive jurisdiction in any matter concerning these terms is granted to the competent courts in the city of Rehovot.

2. Contact

For any questions regarding this document, you may contact us:

Address: 5 Oppenheimer Street, Science Park, Rehovot 7670105, Israel

Name: Israeli Institute of Archaeology

Phone: 08-9101712