Privacy Policy and Information Collection Terms
Barlev & Co., Certified Public Accountants , respects the privacy of its clients, prospective clients, and users of its services and website. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, the purposes for which it is used, your rights regarding your information, and the measures taken to protect it.
1. Notice and Voluntary Provision of Information
Voluntary Provision of Information
You are under no legal obligation to provide the Company with the personal information described below. Providing such information is entirely voluntary and is based on your free choice and consent for the purpose of receiving our services, responding to your inquiries, or contacting you. However, if you choose not to provide the required information, we may be unable to provide the requested services or respond to your inquiry.
Accuracy of Information
By submitting your information, you declare that all information you provide to the Company is true, accurate, and up to date. You further confirm that you are providing the information on your own behalf or that you have obtained the necessary authorization to provide such information on behalf of another person.
2. Types of Information Collected and Purpose of Collection
The Company collects and processes information solely for professional and operational purposes.
Personal Information Provided by You
When you contact us, register for services, submit an inquiry, or engage our professional services, you may be asked to provide personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:
- Full name
- Employer or organization
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Payment information
- The content of your inquiry or request
Purpose of Processing
Your information is processed for the following purposes:
- Providing the requested services
- Communicating with you
- Managing our business relationship
- Operating and improving our services
- Enhancing customer service
- Complying with applicable legal and regulatory obligations
Technical and Statistical Information
When you use the Company’s website, certain non-identifiable information may be collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, session duration, and similar technical information. This information is used for statistical analysis, website improvement, security, and user experience optimization.
3. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technologies
Use of AI Systems
By providing your information, you acknowledge and agree that the Company may use artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and advanced automated systems as part of its professional activities, including data analysis, information processing, workflow optimization, and the provision of its services.
Confidentiality and Data Protection
The Company is committed to maintaining the confidentiality and privacy of all information entrusted to it. AI technologies are used in accordance with appropriate security measures and applicable legal requirements.
The Company does not submit personally identifiable or sensitive client information to public AI platforms that use such information to train publicly available AI models or otherwise compromise user privacy without appropriate authorization.
4. Data Retention and Disclosure to Third Parties
The information collected will be stored in the Company’s databases and managed under its responsibility.
The Company will not disclose your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:
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When necessary to provide the requested services or operate the Company’s systems, including cloud service providers, CRM platforms, and technology vendors acting on behalf of the Company under appropriate confidentiality and data protection obligations.
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With your prior explicit consent.
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Where disclosure is required by law, court order, or a lawful request from a competent governmental authority.
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Where necessary in connection with any dispute, claim, legal proceeding, or enforcement of the Company’s legal rights.
5. Information Security
The Company implements appropriate administrative, technical, and organizational security measures to protect the information stored in its databases.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Accordingly, while the Company makes reasonable efforts to safeguard your information, it cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access, security breaches, or other unforeseen events.
6. Your Rights
Subject to applicable privacy laws, including the Israeli Protection of Privacy Law, 1981, you have the following rights:
Right of Access
You have the right to request access to the personal information held about you.
Right to Rectification and Erasure
If you believe that your personal information is inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, or otherwise incorrect, you may request that it be corrected or deleted, subject to applicable legal requirements.
Requests regarding these rights may be submitted using the contact details provided below.
7. Contact Information and Data Controller
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
Data Controller:
Barlev & Co., Certified Public Accountants
Address:
21 Bar Kochba Street, Bnei Brak, Israel
Email (Privacy Contact):
info@barlev.co.il
Telephone:
+972-3-519-8000