Last Updated: October 12, 2026
1. Introduction Welcome to https://aliyahevent.org/ (the “Website”). This Website is operated by the World Zionist Organization (WZO), through its Department for the Promotion of Aliyah, based in Israel. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information collected through this Website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, with whom we may share it, how we protect it, and the rights available to you regarding your personal information. By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have been provided with this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect When you register for an event, complete a form, or interact with the Website, we may collect the following information:
First and last name.
Email address and telephone number.
Government-issued identification number and issuing jurisdiction.
Date of birth.
Facebook and Instagram profiles or usernames.
Community, synagogue, or organizational affiliation.
Areas of interest, including Aliyah, education, housing, communities, and life in Israel.
Information about how you learned of the event.
Messages and other information voluntarily provided.
Technical and usage information, including IP addresses, browser information, device identifiers, cookies, and interactions with the Website, where collected.
Certain information may be required to complete registration, verify identity, or determine eligibility for participation. Other information may be optional.
3. How We Use Your Information We may collect and process personal information for the following purposes:
Processing and managing event registrations.
Verifying participants’ identities and conducting background, security, and eligibility checks.
Maintaining the safety and security of participants, organizers, and event venues.
Communicating event details, registration confirmations, admission instructions, and QR codes.
Providing information and guidance regarding Aliyah, education, housing, communities, employment opportunities, and life in Israel.
Maintaining contact regarding future programs, events, initiatives, and opportunities related to Aliyah and Israel.
Sending updates, promotional communications, and relevant information by email, telephone, text message, or other communication channels, where permitted by applicable law.
Analyzing Website traffic, evaluating advertising performance, and improving our services and communications, where relevant technologies are used.
Preventing fraud, misuse, and unauthorized activities.
Meeting applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
We process personal information in accordance with applicable law, including consent requirements where relevant.
4. Background Checks and Event Security To maintain a safe and secure environment, registration and admission to events may be subject to identity verification, background checks, and security screening. For these purposes, personal information collected during registration may be transferred to and processed by third-party organizations, security companies, background screening providers, verification services, and other authorized entities involved in event security and administration. These checks may involve the verification of identification information and the assessment of relevant security or eligibility considerations, subject to applicable law. The organizers reserve the right to approve or decline event admission in accordance with applicable law and event security requirements.
5. Sharing Information with Third Parties Personal information may be shared with organizations, companies, contractors, and service providers involved in organizing events, providing services, conducting security checks, supporting Aliyah-related activities, or operating the Website. These may include, without limitation:
World Zionist Organization (WZO).
Ofek Israeli.
Event organizers, operational partners, and participating organizations, where relevant to the purposes described in this Policy.
Security companies, background screening providers, and identity verification services.
Website hosting, technology, database, and registration management providers.
Email, messaging, customer relationship management, and communications providers.
Analytics, advertising, and digital marketing platforms, where used.
Government authorities, regulators, or law enforcement agencies, where disclosure is required or permitted by law.
Information may be shared to the extent reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy and subject to applicable legal requirements. We take reasonable steps to ensure that service providers handling personal information apply appropriate confidentiality and security measures.
6. Future Communications and Marketing Personal information collected through the Website may be used to maintain ongoing contact regarding future Aliyah-related activities, educational opportunities, communities, events, programs, and relevant services. Where required by applicable law, promotional emails, text messages, or other direct marketing communications will be sent only with the appropriate consent. You may opt out of promotional communications at any time by using the unsubscribe mechanism provided in the communication, where available, or by contacting us at [email protected]. Requests to unsubscribe from marketing communications will not necessarily prevent administrative or security-related communications associated with an event registration.
7. Cookies, Analytics, and Advertising Technologies The Website may use cookies, tracking pixels, tags, and similar technologies for functionality, security, analytics, advertising, and marketing purposes. The particular technologies in use may change over time, and not every service listed below is necessarily installed or active on the Website. Depending on the Website’s configuration, these technologies may include:
Google Analytics, for analyzing Website traffic and visitor behavior.
Google Tag Manager, for managing Website tags and measurement technologies.
Meta Pixel, for measuring advertising performance, conversions, and audience interactions on Meta platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.
Google Ads tracking technologies, for advertising measurement, conversion tracking, and remarketing.
Other analytics, advertising, optimization, and measurement technologies.
If used, these technologies may collect or receive information such as IP addresses, browser details, device identifiers, pages visited, referral sources, and Website interactions. Information may be processed by the relevant technology providers under their applicable privacy policies and legal obligations. Where required by applicable law, non-essential cookies and tracking technologies will be activated only after obtaining the appropriate consent. You may manage certain cookies through your browser settings and, where available, the Website’s cookie preference controls. Disabling certain technologies may affect some Website features.
8. Data Retention We may retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to support event administration, security procedures, future communications, Aliyah-related activities, organizational operations, and applicable legal or regulatory obligations. Retention periods may depend on the purposes for which the information is used and applicable legal requirements. When personal information is no longer reasonably required for legitimate purposes, it will be deleted, anonymized, or otherwise handled in accordance with applicable law and organizational policies.
9. Data Security We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse. Such safeguards may include access restrictions, security monitoring, and appropriate administrative and technical controls. While we take reasonable measures to protect personal information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
10. International Data Transfers The World Zionist Organization is based in Israel, and the events promoted through this Website may take place in the United States or other locations. Personal information may therefore be transferred, stored, accessed, or processed in Israel, the United States, and other countries where authorized service providers or partner organizations operate. International transfers will be carried out in accordance with applicable data protection laws and subject to appropriate safeguards where required.
11. Your Privacy Rights Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
Request access to personal information held about you.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Request deletion of personal information in circumstances provided by law.
Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent, subject to applicable limitations.
Opt out of promotional communications.
Submit questions or complaints regarding the handling of your personal information.
To exercise your rights or submit a privacy-related request, please contact us at [email protected]. We may request reasonable identity verification before processing certain requests to prevent unauthorized disclosure of personal information.
12. Children’s Privacy The Website is primarily intended for adults interested in Aliyah-related events and activities. Registration by minors may require authorization from a parent or legal guardian, where applicable. If we become aware that personal information from a minor has been collected contrary to applicable legal requirements, we will take appropriate steps to address the matter.
13. Third-Party Websites and Services The Website may contain links to external websites, organizations, services, or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of independently operated third-party websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they access.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our activities, technologies, legal requirements, or information processing practices. The updated version will be published on this page, together with the date of the latest revision. Where required by applicable law, additional notice or consent will be provided.
15. Contact Information For questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact:
World Zionist Organization (WZO)
The Department for the Promotion of Aliyah
Israel
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://aliyahevent.org/