1.Who We Are
HCG – Herzliya Cultural Group (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a non-profit cultural organization dedicated to promoting cultural and educational programs, including lectures, performances, and community events, primarily via Zoom and internet. Our main communications are with individuals who subscribe to our programs or mailing list.

We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our members, participants, and visitors (“you”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data, in accordance with the Israeli Protection of Privacy Law, 5741-1981 (“IPL”), its Amendments (including Amendment 13), and other applicable laws (including GDPR where relevant).

2. What Data We Collect
We collect personal information directly from you when you:

• Subscribe to our mailing list or newsletters

• Register for events or programs (including paid events)

• Participate in online lectures,cultural activities & live events

• Communicate with us by email or other channels

The types of data we may collect:

• Name, Email address, and Phone number (if provided)

• Payment status and event registration history for events (processed via EventBuzz)

• Communication preferences and subscription history

• Zoom display name, and if applicable – image, audio or chat content during required sessions

• Any additional information you voluntarily provide when contacting us

For the avoidance of doubt, we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors under 18 without parental consent.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data only for specific, legitimate purposes, including:

• Managing membership and mailing lists

• Communicating about HCG’s cultural programs, events, and updates

• Processing event registrations and payments

• Managing participation in Zoom lectures and recordings

We process your personal data based on the following legal bases:

• Your explicit consent (e.g., joining our mailing list, registering for events)

• Compliance with legal obligations applicable to us under Israeli law

  We do not use your personal data for marketing unrelated to HCG’s activities.

4. How We Store and Process Your Data

Mailchimp
We use Mailchimp to store and manage your contact information for email communications. Mailchimp is a US-based provider that complies with international privacy standards, including GDPR. Your data stored with Mailchimp is used solely for:

• Communicating about our programs and events

• Managing mailing lists and subscriptions

Mailchimp Privacy Policy: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/

EventBuzz
We use EventBuzz for ticket sales and payment processing for our programs and events. EventBuzz processes payment card details directly; we do not have access to your full credit card information.
EventBuzz may collect:

• Your name and contact details

• Payment method details (securely processed)

• Ticket purchase history

EventBuzz Privacy Policy: https://eventbuzz.co.il/privacy

We do not share your personal data with other organizations without your explicit consent, unless required by law.

5. Zoom Lectures and Recordings
Many of our lectures are conducted via Zoom and may be recorded. By joining a recorded Zoom session:

• Your name will be visible to other participants and in the recording

• If your camera is on, your image may appear in the video

• Audio or chat contributions may be included in the recording

If you wish not to be identifiable:

• Turn off your camera

• Use a non-identifying display name

Recordings may be shared with subscribers or stored for future internal use.

6. Your Rights and How to Exercise Them

Under the IPL, you have the right to:

• Access: You may request access and review the personal data we hold about you.

• Request correction or deletion: If, upon review, you find that the data is inaccurate, incomplete, unclear or incorrect, you may request that we correct or delete such data.

7. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• Active membership or subscription period

• Legal, accounting, and tax record-keeping obligations

  When data is no longer required, it will be deleted. You may request earlier deletion, subject to our legal obligations.

9. Consent to Receive Communications
Subject to your consent, you may receive updates from us regarding lectures, events, subscriptions, and related programs via email, SMS, or other electronic means. These communications may include marketing materials intended to promote the purchase of products or services, solicit expenditures, or provide other relevant information.

You may withdraw your consent at any time and cease receiving communications by contacting us at: mrhcg2022@gmail.com.

10. Cookies
“Cookies” are files stored on your computer’s hard drive that enable the collection of information about your online preferences and usage habits, such as preferred websites, areas of interest, and the like. We may use Cookies for the operation of the Website, access management, personalization of your user experience according to your preferences and device settings, statistical analysis, marketing purposes, and the continuous improvement of the browsing experience. We use Google Analytics Cookies for usage statistics, analytics measurement, and performance monitoring.
For your convenience, links are provided to information on managing Cookie settings in common browsers:

• Google Chrome

• Mozilla Firefox

• Microsoft Edge

• Safari (Mac)ֿ

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website or upon request. We encourage you to review it periodically.

12. Contact Us
If you have any concerns or questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us mrhcg2022@gmail.com