Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, receive, store, and safeguard personal information about users of A Book In Discussion (https://abookindiscussion.com). "Information" or "Personal Information" is defined in the Israeli Protection of Privacy Law, 1981, and includes information relating to an identified or identifiable individual, such as a name, identification number, biometric identifier, location data, online identifier, or any one or more items of data regarding their physical, medical, economic, social, or cultural status. Consent to the Collection and Use of Personal Data Users are not legally required to provide personal information. All information submitted by visitors to the Website is provided voluntarily. If a visitor chooses not to provide certain information, we may be unable to offer some or all requested services. Use of the Website constitutes consent to this Privacy Policy and to the collection, processing, and sharing of personal information as outlined herein. All information submitted by users will be stored in our systems. We reserve the right to amend this Policy at any time. Information Collected General access to the Website is possible without submitting personal information. To receive certain services, users may be required to provide: • Full name • Country • Email address • Profile picture (if uploaded by the user) • Short bio (if submitted by the user) when uploading new content • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and access times The data is stored on secure systems and in accordance with the Privacy Protection Law. The Website collects information via: • Online contact forms — including personal details and reason for contact • Log files — IP addresses, browser type, date/time stamps, referring/exit pages, filtering actions, clicks, and other relevant information. These may be used to analyze trends, monitor site traffic, and improve services Cookie Policy The Website uses only essential local storage (localStorage and Firebase Auth IndexedDB) and does NOT use marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Full details on the Cookie Policy page. Mobile Device Data When you browse the site using a mobile device, we may collect technical information related to your device — type of device, operating system, language settings, time zone, IP address, and information about how the site is used from the device. This data is collected for operational purposes, security, statistical analysis, and to improve the user experience. Purpose of Data Collection • Responding to user inquiries and support requests • Managing user membership and account services • Reviewing submitted books before publication • Sending information and material updates • Improving the Website and operational processes • Ensuring Website security and legal compliance • Fulfilling legal obligations or legal proceedings Users may request to unsubscribe from communications at any time by emailing meoded123@gmail.com. Sharing Personal Data with Third Parties Personal data may be shared with: • Employees and subcontractors operating on behalf of the Website • Service providers (cloud hosting, user authentication, email) — primarily Google Firebase • Law enforcement or government authorities if required by law, subpoena, or court order In certain cases, data may be transferred to third parties located outside Israel, including the United States. By using the Website, you consent to such international data transfers, subject to applicable laws and this policy. Data Retention Personal data will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes it was collected for, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. User data will be archived for up to 7 years from the date the user account is closed. Data Security We take data protection seriously and implement reasonable, industry-standard safeguards. The Website is hosted by external infrastructure providers (Google Firebase and Vercel) that comply with strict security standards. Nevertheless, we cannot guarantee that systems are entirely immune to unauthorized access or technological failures beyond our control. We employ administrative, technical, and organizational measures to minimize the risk of unauthorized access, including access control, activity monitoring, and encrypted communication (SSL/TLS). Any data transmission over the Internet is done at the user's own risk. In the event of a data breach or privacy incident, we will act in accordance with applicable law and notify relevant parties as required. Confidentiality We commit to maintaining the confidentiality of user data. Access to such information is granted on a "need-to-know" basis and in accordance with the law. No information will be shared externally without consent unless required by law. Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account passwords. User Rights Under the Israeli Protection of Privacy Law, you have the right to access the information we hold about you, and to request its correction or deletion. Such requests may be sent to meoded123@gmail.com, and we will respond within 30 days. Jurisdiction It is agreed that Israeli law shall govern all use of the Website. Exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute resides solely with the competent courts in the Tel Aviv–Jaffa district. Contact Information You may contact Ami Meoded at meoded123@gmail.com. All inquiries will receive a response within 3 business days, except in exceptional cases.