Privacy Policy
At Kindergan, we respect the privacy of our children and families and work to safeguard the information entrusted to us with responsibility, sensitivity, and care. This policy explains what information may be provided to us, what it is used for, and how we protect it. The use of personal information will be carried out in accordance with the provisions of this policy, relevant agreements, and applicable law in Israel.
Kindergan Educational Centers Ltd. is the entity operating the kindergarten and its associated services. For questions, inquiries, or requests regarding privacy, you may contact us using the details provided at the bottom of the page.
1. What Information May Be Provided to Us
As part of registration, enrollment, and ongoing activities at the kindergarten, personal information such as the following may be provided to us:
- Identification and contact details of the child and parents;
- Details required for registration, enrollment, and management of the engagement;
- Contact details of authorized individuals for picking up the child and emergency contacts;
- Relevant health information, such as allergies, sensitivities, medical instructions, or information provided in the health appendix;
- Operational information related to the child’s attendance at the kindergarten;
- Information related to payments and account management;
- Information arising from ongoing communication with parents;
- Photographic or visual documentation, to the extent carried out in accordance with the law and relevant consents.
2. How Information Reaches Us
Information may be received, among other ways, through one or more of the following:
- Directly from parents, through registration forms, appendices, declarations, conversations, messages, or correspondence;
- During ongoing activities at the kindergarten;
- From documents, confirmations, or updates provided to us from time to time;
- From operational, communication, security, or payment systems used for managing the kindergarten;
- From third parties, to the extent required for health, safety, management of the engagement, or compliance with the law.
3. Is There an Obligation to Provide the Information
Some information is provided to us voluntarily, while some is required for registration, enrollment, safeguarding the health and safety of children, managing the engagement, payments, and compliance with legal requirements.
Without providing certain information, we may not be able to complete the registration process, provide appropriate responses to the child’s health or operational needs, or deliver some services safely and properly.
4. Purposes of Using the Information
Personal information may be used by us for the following purposes:
- Registration, enrollment, and placement in the appropriate setting;
- Managing the engagement with parents;
- Ongoing operation of the kindergarten and provision of educational, care, and operational services;
- Maintaining contact with parents and providing updates;
- Safeguarding the health, safety, welfare, and protection of children and staff;
- Managing payments, account administration, and administrative oversight;
- Documenting events, handling inquiries and clarifications;
- Compliance with legal requirements, procedures, and instructions from competent authorities;
- Protecting the rights of the kindergarten and managing disputes or proceedings, as required;
- Maintaining information security and system security.
5. When Information May Be Transferred to Additional Parties
Kindergan Educational Centers Ltd. does not sell personal information. Personal information may be transferred to third parties only in appropriate cases and to the extent necessary, for example:
- To suppliers or service providers assisting in operating the kindergarten, such as computing services, storage, payment, accounting, consulting, insurance, or security;
- To professional, therapeutic, or medical entities, when required for the benefit of the child or as necessary;
- To competent authorities, when there is an obligation or authority under law;
- For handling a dispute, claim, or legal proceeding;
- In the context of organizational or structural changes in operations, provided that the relevant party acts subject to applicable confidentiality and privacy obligations;
- In any other case where appropriate consent is obtained, to the extent required.
6. Cameras, Photography, and Documentation
Cameras may be installed on kindergarten premises for safety and security purposes, and access to recorded material will be restricted to authorized personnel only and in accordance with applicable law. In addition, documentation of educational activities may be carried out during kindergarten operations. This documentation may be used for operational, educational, and community purposes. Any use in publication or external sharing will be carried out in accordance with the law, with appropriate care, and subject to relevant consents, to the extent required. Parents wishing to update us regarding preferences or restrictions concerning documentation or publication are welcome to contact the kindergarten staff.
7. Retention of Information
We will retain personal information for the period required for the purposes for which it was provided, and as necessary for compliance with legal requirements, handling inquiries, protecting our rights, and managing proceedings, if any. In determining the retention period, we will consider, among other factors, the type of information, its sensitivity, the purpose of its use, the risk that may arise from unauthorized use, and the legal obligations applicable to us.
8. Information Security
Kindergan Educational Centers Ltd. takes reasonable and accepted measures to maintain the confidentiality and security of information, in accordance with the nature of the information, its sensitivity, scope, and applicable law. We take all reasonable and accepted measures to keep information secure. As with any system, absolute protection cannot be guaranteed, but we work to minimize risks and maintain responsible safeguarding of information.
9. You May Review, Update, and Contact Us
In accordance with legal requirements, you may contact us with a request to review personal information concerning you or your child, and to request correction of information that is inaccurate, incomplete, unclear, or outdated, subject to the provisions of the law.
10. Privacy on the Website
To the extent that contact forms or registration forms are used on the Kindergan website, certain information may also be provided to us through use of the website itself. In such cases, the use of information will be for the purpose of operating the website, establishing contact, handling inquiries, and managing registration processes.
11. Changes to the Policy
We may update the privacy policy from time to time. In the event of a material change, we will publish the updated version on the website, along with the date of the most recent update.