Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Israel Institute for Advanced Studies
Last updated: August 12, 2025
1. Introduction
The Israel Institute for Advanced Studies (“IIAS”, “we”, “our” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information in accordance with applicable laws, including the Israeli Privacy Protection Law, 1981. By using our website or participating in our activities, you agree to the terms of this Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect:
- Contact information (such as name, email address, phone number, and mailing address) provided by you when registering for events, applying for fellowships, or subscribing to our communications.
- Technical information automatically collected when you visit our website (such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and cookies).
- Any additional information you voluntarily provide when communicating with us.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for purposes including:
- Managing fellowship applications, event participation, and related communications.
- Sending relevant updates, invitations, and publications.
- Operating, maintaining, and improving our website and services.
- Complying with legal obligations.
4. Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies for site functionality and analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling them may affect your experience on our site.
5. Data Sharing and Storage
We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and events, subject to confidentiality obligations. Data may be stored in Israel or abroad, in accordance with applicable law.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above, or as required by law.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, update, or request deletion of your personal data, subject to applicable law. Requests should be sent to: iiassecret@savion.huji.ac.il
8. Photography and Recordings
By entering IIAS premises or participating in IIAS events, you acknowledge and consent that you may be photographed, filmed, or otherwise recorded. IIAS reserves the right to use such images, audio, and video for non-commercial institutional purposes, including publications, websites, and promotional materials, without further notice or compensation. If you do not wish to appear in such materials, please inform the event organizer in advance.
9. External Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such sites.
10. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will be posted on our website with the “Last updated” date.
12. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
- Email: iiassecret@savion.huji.ac.il
- Address: Israel Institute for Advanced Studies, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Feldman Building, Edmond J. Safra Campus, Givat Ram, Jerusalem, Israel.