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Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://zes.co.il

Welcome to the website of Zemah Schneider & Co. Law Firm (hereinafter: “the Firm“).

We appreciate your interest in our services and your visit to our website. Protecting your privacy is important to us, and we make every effort to safeguard it.

This privacy policy outlines the types of information we collect about you, how we collect it, the uses we may make of it, the means we employ to protect the information, and the security measures you can take. The privacy policy also details the options available to you regarding your personal information while you are on our website or in other communications with the Firm.

  1. Purpose and Legal Framework

This policy is intended to explain how the Firm collects, processes, and uses personal information about you, including the purposes for which it is used.

The Firm operates as outlined in this privacy policy and in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Protection Law, 1981 (hereinafter: “the Law“), regulations, and guidelines enacted pursuant to it.

  1. Consent

Your use of the website constitutes acceptance of this privacy policy and its terms, including consent to the way the Firm collects, processes, uses, and transfers your information as described in this policy. If you do not agree with the Firm’s privacy policy or any part of it, please refrain from using the website.

Data you provide and data collected about you in the course of your use of the services offered on the website will be stored in the Firm’s registered databases and may be analyzed by us according to your consent. We note that you are not legally obligated to provide the Firm with information, and its provision depends on the details you provide us while browsing the site and providing your details to use the website’s services. However, without providing the information, you may not be able to receive all the services of the website or the Firm’s services if they are provided through the website.

  1. Types of Information Collected

We collect information in several ways during your use of the website. The information collected includes, among other things, the information listed below. We collect varying amounts of information to fulfill the purpose of your visit to the website and the offering of our services.

  • We collect information about the user resulting from mere browsing on the website, such as browsing data, communication data, computer identification data, internet service provider (ISP) data, IP address, browser information, usage patterns on the site, internet service providers (ISPs), pages viewed by the user, device location from which the site was accessed, the site from which the user arrived, and so forth.
  • Additionally, whenever you express interest in receiving a service, applying for a job, or receiving communications from us, we may also collect personally identifiable information about you—such as your name, address, phone number, email address, and other details or sensitive personal information—all depending on the service in which you are interested. Providing these details constitutes consent to store the details in the Firm’s registered databases and to use them, all subject to the provisions of the Privacy Protection Law, 1981, and regulations enacted pursuant to it.
  • We collect information you provide in your inquiries to us on the website, but also additional information you provide to us on any platform (including social networks) and through any communication medium. Furthermore, the Firm may collect, use, and process correspondence and/or calls that take place between the user and the Firm through any communication method.

  1. Cookies, Web Beacons, and Google Analytics The Firm also collects aggregate and statistical information for analyzing website traffic and usage to serve the website’s users better.
    • The Firm uses cookies to collect information that allows for user analysis on the website to provide a better user experience.
    • Cookies are small text files sent to your computer’s hard drive. These cookies are stored in your browser. These cookies store your website traffic and usage details. They enable easy navigation and increase user satisfaction with the website. Cookies can be used to ensure that your computer is linked to relevant pages for you. The cookies will only be recognized on your computer. The use of cookies allows the Firm to operate the website. The Firm may also use web beacons to collect the information detailed in this policy. Web beacons or “gifs” are electronic images that allow cookies to be sent, monitor website usage, or indicate that an action has been taken in an email correspondence from the Firm.
    • To prevent cookies from being stored on your hard drive, you must select the “Do not accept cookies” option in your browser settings. For information on how to select this setting, please refer to your browser’s user manual. Each web browser operates differently, so it is advisable to check the “Help” menu to learn how to change your cookie preferences. Additionally, you can remove cookies from your computer at any time, also following the user manual instructions. If you choose not to accept cookies, this may limit the variety of offers presented to you.
    • For more information about controlling cookies and similar devices, see http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ and http://www.youronlinechoices.eu.
    • The Firm uses Google Analytics as a tool for analyzing website traffic to learn user preferences, measure user actions, and improve the user experience on the website. The Google Analytics system collects and stores cookies, device/browser-related data, IP addresses, and data on user activities on the website, such as the frequency of user visits to the site, page monitoring, the websites used before entering the site, and more.
    • The Firm does not send personally identifiable information about users to Google Analytics and does not combine the information collected by the Google Analytics system with personally identifiable information.
    • For more information about Google Analytics, please review the terms of use at: http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/us.html and Google’s privacy policy at: https://policies.google.com/privacy. A user who does not want their data to be collected and used by Google Analytics can install the browser add-on to prevent data from being sent to Google Analytics as detailed at: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/181881?hl=iw. The Firm is not responsible for the operation of this browser add-on.

  1. Use of Information and Its Transfer

The Firm uses information for any lawful purpose related to the management of the website, including: providing and offering services to new clients, managing the client base for service inquiries, marketing purposes, improving user engagement, identifying users, information security, managing the recruitment process, collecting and analyzing statistical data, operational needs, data enrichment, research, satisfaction surveys, legal compliance, investigating complaints, handling fraud or misconduct suspicions, verifying details, and information security, and direct mailing (via mail, email, phone, fax, various mobile phone messages including SMS, WhatsApp, or any other method), for both information and advertising purposes at the Firm’s discretion

The Firm may transfer information or personal data to state institutions and authorities in the following cases: (a) when required by the law of the country; (b) by judicial order; the Firm may also transfer your personal information to a party claiming to be harmed by your actions on the site if the Firm believes it faces a threat of legal action (civil or criminal) due to actions taken by the user on the site.

The Firm may disclose information to third parties in the following cases: (a) to enforce the terms of the privacy policy and the website’s terms of use, including investigating potential violations of any of the aforementioned; (b) to detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, and safety issues, or technical problems; (c) to respond to user or visitor support requests and/or complaints; (d) to protect the rights, property, or personal safety of the Firm, users, or the public; (e) in the event of a change of control in the Firm, including by merger, acquisition, or acquisition of all or most of its assets; (f) to collect, hold, and/or manage user information through third parties providing services to the Firm (including its related parties) as necessary for the Firm’s business and operational needs; (g) to cooperate with third parties to improve the user experience and provide services on the site; (h) with the user’s explicit permission before disclosure; and/or (i) to store information in cloud services within Israel or abroad.

The Firm may periodically share information about the use of the website with its service providers for the purpose of analyzing usage patterns and statistics.

The user will have no claim, demand, or lawsuit for any damage of any kind, direct or indirect, caused to the user or anyone on their behalf if any information provided by them is lost or reaches a hostile party and/or is used without authorization due to events beyond the Firm’s control and/or cases arising from force majeure (war, strike, etc.).

The Firm may retain information as long as necessary to achieve the purposes outlined in this policy and for the period permitted by law. The length of time the information is retained depends on the purposes for which the information was collected, how it was used, and the requirements of applicable law.

  1. Links and Third-Party Privacy Policies

The Firm may provide links on the site to services and websites of third parties. This privacy policy applies solely to information collected by the Firm. The collection and use of information you provide on third-party websites are governed by those companies’ privacy policies, not ours. The Firm is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites.

  1. Information Security and Storage

The Firm takes reasonable steps to assist in protecting the information, but it should be noted that no method and/or service is completely secure, especially when some activities are online.

  1. Social Features

The site may include features for the use of social networks (such as sending through WhatsApp, etc.). The social features are operated or enable integration with certain social networks or third-party platforms (hereinafter “social network” or “platform“). These social networks and platforms are created and maintained by third parties who are not connected to the Firm or under its control. If integration with social networks or platforms is enabled, the use of these social features will be subject to the terms of use and privacy policy of the relevant social network or platform. Users should ensure that they have read and understood the terms of use and privacy policy of the relevant social network in order to know what information is collected about them and their ability to change their privacy settings within them. If integration with a social network or platform is enabled, the Firm may share user data with their contacts (and vice versa) so that you can enjoy the social features. This data may include the user’s name and profile picture on the social network.

By using the social features, the user agrees that the relevant social networks or platforms may collect certain personal information, such as IP address, non-personal information, and may even plant cookies and/or other internet tracking technologies to enable the functionality of the social features, all within the privacy policy of the relevant social network and/or platform. Sharing content through social networks or platforms may become public, and others may publish it.

  1. Mailing

We would like to use user details to inform the user about the Firm’s services. Participation in this activity is, of course, voluntary, and as long as it constitutes marketing material, it is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Telecommunications Law (Telecommunications and Broadcasts), 1982, and the user who entered their details and is aware that we will use these details for this purpose (including in this privacy policy) will be considered as having agreed to it. Please note that upon entering user details on the site, the user may be asked to confirm the use of the details as mentioned, and after approval, they may receive an inquiry from the Firm and/or related companies with relevant material regarding the services on the site and/or related services. If the user does not wish to receive marketing inquiries, they should refrain from joining the mailing list. If the user has joined and does not wish to receive further marketing inquiries, they are requested to remove themselves as detailed in the marketing inquiries or by contacting us via email at office@zes.co.il or through the “Contact Us” tab on the site.

  1. The Right to Obtain Information

Under the Privacy Protection Law, 1981, the user or their representative may review information about them held in the Firm’s database and even request that the Firm correct this information if it is incorrect, incomplete, or inaccurate. Additionally, the user can request the deletion of information in accordance with the law and subject to it (including the Firm’s right to refuse the request) and, in any case, if the information was obtained contrary to the provisions of the law. To exercise this right, please send a written request to the Firm at: office@zes.co.il or contact the website services through the “Contact Us” tab.

  1. Retention of Information.

The Firm does everything in its power and uses advanced technological and organizational security measures to secure the information under its control against accidental or intentional exploitation, loss, destruction, or against access by unauthorized or unauthorized persons. However, the Firm cannot secure its information and communication systems in a manner that completely prevents unauthorized intrusions and misuse of information in its information and communication systems. The Firm will not be held liable in cases of disclosure and use of information stored in its databases resulting from unauthorized intrusions.

If you have any concerns that your information has been leaked or is not secure, please contact us immediately so that we can investigate it. Please send a written request to the Firm at: office@zes.co.il or contact the website services through the “Contact Us” tab and provide details of the information that caused you to believe your information was leaked.

  1. Contact Us

The user may contact the Firm on any relevant matter using any of the following methods:

  • By filling out the contact form on the website under the “Contact Us” tab;
    • By email at office@zes.co.il;
    • By phone at 03-7684300.
  1. Changes to the Privacy Policy

The Firm reserves the right to change the privacy policy from time to time at its discretion and subject to legal requirements. In such a case, the privacy policy document will be updated on the Firm’s website. The changes will take effect on the date of publication of the updated privacy policy on the website. Continued use of the website after the changes are published will constitute acceptance of these changes. If you do not agree with the changes, please refrain from continuing to use the website

  1. Miscellaneous

The Firm may assign and/or transfer its rights and obligations under this policy, in whole or in part, at its sole discretion. The user may not assign and/or transfer rights under this policy to a third party without the Firm’s prior written consent. Any unauthorized assignment or transfer will be considered null and void.

Last Updated: July 2024