Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

YKR – Yeshivat Kiseh Rachamim Sephardic

Disclaimer of Liability

Neither the website administrators, the Yeshiva, its management, nor any party directly or indirectly connected to this website shall be responsible for any damage of any kind that may be caused to any user.
The use of the website is provided AS IS, and no user shall have any claim, demand, or complaint regarding the website, its content, its presentation, usability, accessibility, or any matter arising therefrom.

Introduction

The purpose of this Terms of Use and Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) is to explain how YKR – Yeshivat Kiseh Rachamim Sephardic (the “Site”, “we”, “us”) collects, uses, processes, stores, and shares information about users through its digital platforms, including its website, online forms, communication channels, and messaging services.

This Policy applies to the use of the website located at https://www.ykr.org.il, as well as to communication conducted through WhatsApp, including automated systems, bots, and messaging interfaces connected to institutions affiliated with the Site.

By accessing or using the Site, submitting forms, or communicating with us through WhatsApp or any other digital channel, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Policy.

If you do not agree with the terms herein, you must refrain from using the Site and its services.

Scope; Third-Party Websites

This Policy applies solely to information collected through this Site and its associated communication channels.
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of such third parties, and we encourage users to review their privacy statements independently.

Terms of Use

Use of the Site, its services, messaging systems, bots, and communication channels is subject to this Policy and constitutes acceptance of these Terms of Use.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

• Full name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Contact details

• Content submitted through forms, messages, or inquiries

• Information provided through WhatsApp conversations, including conversations with automated bots or representatives

• Information provided through third-party login or communication services, where applicable

Use of WhatsApp, Bots, and Messaging Services

We use WhatsApp (including WhatsApp Cloud API) and related messaging technologies in order to:

• Respond to user inquiries

• Provide informational, operational, or institutional updates

• Conduct automated conversations via bots

• Improve service quality and response efficiency

• Document communication for operational, security, and legal purposes

By initiating communication with us via WhatsApp, you acknowledge and consent to the processing of information exchanged through such communication, subject to this Policy and to Meta’s and WhatsApp’s applicable terms and privacy policies.

You may request to stop receiving messages, opt out, or request deletion of your data at any time, as detailed below.

Cookies and Analytics Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies, including tools such as Google Analytics, to:

• Analyze website usage

• Improve user experience

• Maintain security and functionality

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the Site may not function properly as a result.

Information from Children Under 13

The Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 13.
If we become aware that personal information of a child under 13 has been collected, such information will be deleted promptly.

How We Use and Share Information

Information collected may be used for:

• Providing services and content

• Responding to inquiries

• Operating and maintaining the Site and communication systems

• Legal compliance

• Security, fraud prevention, and protection of rights

• Improving services and systems

We do not sell personal information.
Information may be shared with trusted service providers only to the extent necessary for operational, technical, or legal purposes, and subject to appropriate safeguards.

Legal Disclosure

We may disclose information if required to do so by law, regulation, court order, or governmental request, or where disclosure is reasonably necessary to protect our legal rights, users, or the public.

Data Security

We employ reasonable physical, technical, and administrative measures to protect personal information.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

User Rights and Requests

Users have the right to:

• Request access to personal information

• Request correction or deletion of information

• Withdraw consent

• Request cessation of WhatsApp communications

Contact and Data Removal Requests

All requests, including data removal, opt-out, or other inquiries, may be submitted via the “Contact Us” form available at:
👉 https://www.ykr.org.il/%d7%a6%d7%95%d7%a8-%d7%a7%d7%a9%d7%a8/

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published on the Site and will take effect upon publication.

Copyright Notice

© All rights reserved. All content displayed on this Site is the exclusive property of Yeshivat Kiseh Rachamim Sephardic.
No content may be copied, downloaded, reproduced, or used for any purpose, whether commercial or non-commercial, without prior written authorization from the Site management and an official stamp of the Yeshiva.