Privacy Policy Braude Academic College of Engineering in Karmiel – Short Version

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Important Notice
Use of the College website is subject to the College’s full Privacy Policy.
For your convenience, we present here a shortened and user-friendly version, however, the binding version is the full Privacy Policy.
To review the full Privacy Policy of the College website – click here.

  1. Why do we collect information?
    1. When browsing the College website, contacting us, or registering for an event/service, we collect information in order to:
      1. Respond to your inquiry.
      2. Display the website in an accessible and user-friendly manner.
      3. Improve the browsing experience.
      4. Send updates and marketing materials – if you chose to receive them.
      5. Maintain the security of the website and systems.
    2. You are not legally required to provide personal information; however, certain website services may not function without providing such information (for example, contact forms).
  2. What information is collected?
    We collect two types of information:

    1. Information provided voluntarily by you, for example:
      1. Name, telephone number, and email address.
      2. Information submitted through contact forms.
      3. Information attached to emails sent to the College.
      4. Registration details for conferences, seminars, and services.
    2. Information collected automatically during browsing through cookies and similar technologies, which does not personally identify you:
      1. IP address.
      2. Browser and device type.
      3. Pages viewed.
      4. Usage preferences.
      5. General browsing data for statistical purposes and website improvement.
    3. Communications with the college
      1. Calls to our service center may be recorded for documentation and service improvement purposes.
      2. Correspondence through communication channels appearing on the website (including email, WhatsApp, and others).
  3. Cookies
    1. We use Cookies in order to:
      1. Operate the website properly.
      2. Remember preferences (language, accessibility settings, etc.).
      3. Perform usage analytics.
      4. Display personalized content, subject to your consent for all Cookies.
    2. You may change your Cookie settings at any time through your browser settings.
    3. To review the full Cookies Policy – click here.
  4. How do we protect your information?
    We implement advanced technological and security measures to protect your information.
    However, no system can guarantee absolute protection, and therefore users are also encouraged to maintain basic security measures on their own devices.
  5. How long do we retain information?
    We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary for:

    1. Providing services.
    2. Handling your inquiry.
    3. Complying with legal obligations.
    4. Internal documentation purposes.
      Afterward, the information will either be deleted or retained in a non-identifiable form.
  6. In what cases may we share information?
    1. We may share information in the following cases:
      1. For operation of the website and services, such as:
        cloud hosting providers, website maintenance services, fraud prevention systems, mailing systems, CRM platforms, etc.
      2. Pursuant to law, court order, or legal requirement – if disclosure to authorities or courts is required.
      3. In the event of a merger or transfer of operations – information will only be transferred to an entity that undertakes to continue protecting it in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
    2. We do not sell personal information to third parties.
  7. Use of third-party service providers
    We use external service providers for operation of the website and services (such as hosting, maintenance, security, mailing services, and analytics).
    These providers will receive access to information only to the extent necessary for providing the service and subject to confidentiality and information security obligations.
  8. Transfer of information outside Israel
    Some information may be stored or processed through technological services and providers operating outside Israel, such as cloud service providers.
    In all cases, we act in accordance with applicable law and ensure appropriate protection of the information.
  9. Information security
    We implement accepted organizational and technological measures to protect your personal information, including:

    1. Access controls.
    2. Authorization mechanisms.
    3. Encryption.
    4. Monitoring.
    5. Cybersecurity measures.
      However, since this is an online environment, we cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access or technical failures.
  10. Marketing communications and notifications
    1. If you register to receive updates, we may send you:
      1. Information about events.
      2. Information about conferences.
      3. Information about open days.
      4. Information regarding College services.
    2. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link, sending a request to the email address from which the message was sent, or through the Information Station system:
      1. Applicant information station
      2. Student information station
      3. Alumni information station
  11. Your rights under the privacy protection law
    1. You are entitled to:
      1. Request access to the information held about you.
      2. Request correction of inaccurate information.
      3. Request removal from mailing lists.
    2. For privacy-related requests, please contact: dpo@braude.ac.il
  12. Minors’ privacy
    Registration for or receipt of certain services from the College may require parental/guardian consent (such as registration for enrichment center courses, workshops, preparatory programs, etc.).
  13. Questions regarding our privacy policy
    If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the practices described above, you may contact the Data Protection Officer at: dpo@braude.ac.il
  14. Updates and changes to our privacy policy
    We reserve the right to amend, revise, or update this Privacy Policy at any time.
    When changes are made, this page will be updated accordingly. We recommend reviewing this Privacy Policy periodically in order to remain informed regarding our current privacy practices.

Last Updated: 13.5.2026