Last updated:  August 20, 2025

1. Who We Are

This website (https://fungafest.com) is operated by the organizing committee of FUNGA fest 2025, hosted at Ben‑Gurion University of the Negev, Israel. You can contact us at funga.festweek@gmail.com.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and store the following personal information when you complete forms on our site:

• Full name (mandatory for registration and abstract submission)
• Email address (mandatory; used for confirmation and updates)
• Affiliation(s) (optional)
• Submitted abstracts and related documents (mandatory for abstract submission)
• Newsletter subscription preferences (optional)

We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., health data, biometric identifiers) or financial data.

3. Purposes of Data Collection

We use the information you provide solely for the following purposes:

• Processing and managing abstract submissions and event registrations
• Sending informational updates about the conference
• Providing updates via our newsletter (only if you subscribe)

We will not use your information for any unrelated purpose.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

• Consent – when you voluntarily submit forms or subscribe to our newsletter.
• Legitimate interest – to organize and manage the conference efficiently.

5. Is Providing Data Mandatory?

Certain information (marked as “mandatory” above) is necessary for us to process your registration or abstract submission. If you choose not to provide mandatory fields, we will be unable to register you for the event or accept your abstract. Supplying optional fields is not required and has no negative consequences; however, it may help us tailor our communications more effectively.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties. Data may be accessed only by authorized organizers of FUNGA fest 2025 and service providers who assist us in operating the site (under contractual obligations of confidentiality).

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described above or as required by law. After the event, we will securely delete or anonymize personal data unless you have subscribed to ongoing communications.

8. Your Rights

In accordance with Israeli law and international standards, you have the right to:

• Access the data we hold about you
• Request corrections or deletion
• Withdraw consent (for newsletter or marketing emails) at any time
• File a complaint with the Israeli Privacy Protection Authority (PPA)

To exercise these rights or ask questions about this policy, please contact us at funga.festweek@gmail.com.

9. Cookies

We do not use cookies or tracking technologies on this site. (If this changes, we will update this section accordingly and provide a consent banner.)

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your data, in line with current Israeli privacy regulations and best practices.

11. International Users

As this is an international event, your data may be processed in Israel, which may not offer the same level of data protection as your home country. By using this site and submitting information, you consent to this processing.

12. Data Protection Contact

While our organization currently processes only limited personal data and is not required by law to appoint a Data Protection Officer, we take privacy seriously. For any privacy-related concerns, please contact funga.festweek@gmail.com.

13. Updates to this Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in the law or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.