1. Introduction and Definitions
1.1. General: This Privacy Policy details how WPW Engineering Ltd. (hereinafter: the “Company” or the “Data Controller”) collects, uses, processes, discloses, and retains personal information of users of the website https://wpw-tools.com/ (hereinafter: the “Website”).
1.2. Applicable Law: This policy is subject to the provisions of the Israeli Protection of Privacy Law, 5741-1981, and specifically in light of Amendment No. 13 to the Law and the provisions of the regulations enacted thereunder, including the Protection of Privacy Regulations (Data Security).
1.3. Relevant Definitions (Amendment No. 13): * “Personal Information”: Any data relating to an identified or identifiable person, including name, address, email, telephone number, online identifier, and the like. * “Information Database”: A collection of personal information processed by digital means. * “Data Controller”: The Company, which determines the purposes and means of processing the personal information collected on the Website. * “Data Processor” (מחזיק): A third party that processes personal information on behalf of the Company.
2. Collection of Personal Information
We collect personal information in two main ways:
2.1. Information Provided by You: * Through the contact form/catalog request form: Full name and email address. * Any additional information you choose to provide within your inquiries.
3. Purposes of Data Processing
The Company collects and processes personal information strictly for the following purposes:
3.1. Responding to Your Request and Providing Service: Explicit consent and/or necessity for the performance of a contract/action to which the user is a party. 3.2. Transferring Your Details to External Vendors: Explicit consent for the purpose of service provision (as detailed in Section 4 below). 3.3. Improving Services and the Website: Legitimate interest of the Company, including statistical analysis and optimization of the user experience. 3.4. Compliance with Legal Requirements: Legal obligation.
4. Transfer of Information to Third Parties (Emphasis on Amendment No. 13)
Please Note: The Company’s business model involves the transfer of personal information to third parties to complete the provision of the requested service.
4.1. Transfer for Service Provision: The personal information collected in the contact forms is immediately transferred to external service providers (hereinafter: the “Vendors”) who provide the service or product in practice, or are responsible for handling your inquiry.
4.2. Categories of Vendors to whom Information is Transferred: Marketing companies for the products manufactured by the Company.
4.3. Restrictions on External Vendors: The Company acts as the Data Controller of the information, and the external Vendors act as Data Processors on its behalf.
4.4. The Company takes reasonable steps to ensure that any third party to whom the information is transferred will process it only in accordance with the Company’s instructions and for the purpose of providing the required service, and that they are obligated to maintain confidentiality and data security in accordance with legal requirements.
4.5. Non-Retention of Transferred Information: The personal information submitted by you in the forms is transferred temporarily and is not retained by the Company for re-use or in a main database after being transferred to the relevant Vendor for processing.
5. Data Retention
5.1. Retention Period: The Company retains personal information for the period reasonably required to fulfill the purposes for which the information was collected (as detailed in Section 3), or for a longer period as required by law (e.g., for maintaining business records or for legal defense).
5.2. Data Deletion: Personal information that is no longer required is deleted or rendered permanently and irreversibly anonymous, in accordance with the Company’s procedures and legal requirements.
6. Data Subject Rights (Protection of Privacy Law)
In accordance with the Protection of Privacy Law, you have the following rights:
6.1. Right of Access (Section 13): You have the right to review your personal information held in the Company’s Information Database.
6.2. Right of Correction (Section 14): If you find that information relating to you is incorrect, incomplete, unclear, or outdated, you have the right to request its correction or deletion.
6.3. Right of Deletion (Section 15): You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, except for information that the Company is required to retain by law or for the purpose of managing its business or legal defense.
6.4. Method of Exercising Rights: A request to exercise these rights must be submitted in writing using the contact details provided in Section 9 below.
7. Data Security
The Company employs reasonable and accepted security measures in accordance with the requirements of the Protection of Privacy Law and Data Security Regulations, in order to reduce the risk of theft, loss, misuse, or unauthorized access to personal information. However, no security measure is perfect, and the Company cannot guarantee absolute protection of the information.
8. Use of Cookies
8.1. Cookies: The Website uses Cookies and similar tracking technologies, such as “pixels,” for operational purposes, collecting statistical data, improving user experience, and adapting content and services.
8.2. Cookie Policy: Further details regarding the use of Cookies are provided in the Cookie Policy document found on the Website.
9. Contact Information
For any questions, requests for access, correction, or deletion of personal information, or any inquiry regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact the Data Controller using the following details:
Email Address: michael@wpw.co.il