Welcome to https://www.drmaudahavakuk.com (hereinafter: "the Website"), owned by Dr. Michal Mauda-Havakuk (hereinafter: "we", "us", or "the Website"). This Privacy Policy details how we collect, use, protect, and process the personal information of Website users.
Database Owner: Dr. Michal Mauda-Havakuk.
Information submitted through the Website will be managed by her and may be stored or processed using service providers on her behalf, including the Sentry platform or any other platform for the purposes set forth in this Policy.
Important Clarification Regarding Information Submission
You have no legal obligation to provide us with personal information (for example, when filling out the contact form on the Website). The submission of information is done of your own free will and with your full consent, for the purpose of receiving the services or requested response.
If you choose not to provide the requested information, we may not be able to respond to your inquiry or provide the requested response.
1. Types of Information Collected
We collect information in two main ways:
Information You Provide Voluntarily
When filling out the contact form on the Website, you are requested to provide details such as an email address and the content of the message/inquiry (as well as additional details as may be required in the form from time to time, such as a name or phone number).
Inquiries via the Website and Sensitive Information: The contact form on the Website is intended for general inquiries, clarifications, or scheduling only.
You must not include sensitive, personal, or medical information in the message sent via the form.
If you choose of your own free will to include such information in your inquiry, the information will be handled in accordance with our confidentiality and security obligations and through the relevant service providers, but it is recommended to avoid providing detailed medical information through this medium.
Information Collected Automatically
While browsing the Website, technical and analytical information may be collected, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited on the Website, and time spent on the site. The collection of this information may be performed using statistical analysis tools, such as Google Analytics, Vercel Analytics or similar tools, to the extent activated on the Website.
2. Purposes of Information Use
We use the collected information for the following purposes only:
- Responding to inquiries, questions, and requests directed to us via the contact form.
- Operation, maintenance, improvement, and customization of the Website's content and professional articles.
- Statistical analysis of Website usage to improve user experience.
- Website security, protection against fraud or unauthorized use, and compliance with legal requirements
3. Transfer of Information to Third Parties
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We will share information with third parties only in the following cases:
External Service Providers
Entities providing us with website hosting, information security, mailing systems, or statistical analysis tools (such as Google Analytics, Vercel Analytics, Vercel Speed Insights, Sentry, ENABLE, MedReviews, Google Maps, or similar tools, to the extent activated on the Website), as required for the operation of the Website and the provision of services detailed in this Policy. It is clarified that these services may store or process the information on servers located outside the borders of the State of Israel, in accordance with their privacy and security policies.
Legal Obligation
If required to do so by court order, demand of a competent authority, or pursuant to any law.
Protection of Rights
In the event of a legal dispute, claim, or lawsuit requiring disclosure of information to protect our rights.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Website uses cookies necessary for its proper operation, and may use additional cookies for measurement and user experience improvement purposes, depending on the active services on the Website.
- Essential Cookies: Essential for the basic and secure operation of the Website.
- Analytics Cookies: May be used to understand how visitors use the Website, produce statistical data, and improve content and user experience.
How Can You Manage or Block Cookies? You can configure your browser to block cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, please note that blocking cookies may impair the functionality of certain elements of the Website.
5. Information Security
We employ accepted technological and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. Among other things, the Website uses a secure encryption protocol (SSL).
However, although these security methods manage risk significantly, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Information Retention
We will retain your personal information only for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes set forth in this Policy, or as required by law (for example, for documentation purposes, regulatory compliance, or legal proceedings), or until a request for deletion is received, as far as possible under the provisions of the law.
7. User Rights
In accordance with the Israeli Protection of Privacy Law, 5741-1981, you are entitled to the following rights regarding your personal information stored with us:
- The right to inspect the personal information held about you.
- The right to request the correction or update of personal information that is inaccurate or out of date.
- The right to request the deletion of personal information (subject to legal limitations or retention obligations applicable to us by law).
- The right to object to or request restrictions on the processing of certain information.
To exercise these rights, you may contact us by email at: havakuk@gmail.com. We will endeavor to respond to and handle your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with the provisions of the law.
8. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date of the latest change will appear at the top of this page. We recommend reviewing this Policy periodically to stay informed of updates.
9. Contact Us
For any questions, clarifications, or inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy and information protection on the Website, you may contact us:
- Email: havakuk@gmail.com
- Website Owner: Dr. Michal Mauda-Havakuk