GDPR

Opera Shalem ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in connection with that data.

Opera Shalem is a fiscally sponsored project of the PFAP Foundation (Israel and U.S. 501(c)(3)), and operates under its legal and financial framework.

1. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information when you use our website:

Contact information
- Name, email address, and any other details you provide through our contact form or email.
Donation data
- When you donate via our fiscal sponsor’s platform, we may receive limited data (e.g., name, donation amount, email) for acknowledgment and recordkeeping.
Newsletter subscriptions
- Name and email address, and optional preferences.
Analytics data
- Anonymous data about your use of our site (e.g., browser type, time spent, pages visited), via Google Analytics.
Cookies and tracking technologies
- See Section 7 below.

2. Use of Visual Content (AI and Stock Media)

Some images and videos on this website are:

Created using artificial intelligence (AI) tools, or
Sourced from licensed stock footage and image libraries.

These assets are used:

Solely for artistic and illustrative purposes
In accordance with our values of transparency and ethical representation

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries or messages
To send updates and newsletters (if subscribed)
To process and acknowledge donations
To analyze and improve the website’s performance
To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

Consent
- When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
Legitimate interest
- For internal analytics and website functionality
Legal obligation
- For donation tracking, tax records, and other compliance requirements

5. Who We Share Your Data With

Your information may be shared with:

PFAP Foundation (our fiscal sponsor) – for donation tracking and financial reporting
Third-party service providers, including:
- Wix – website hosting, contact forms, email marketing
- Google Analytics – site analytics
- Wix Email Marketing – newsletter distribution
- A third-party payment processor – used by PFAP Foundation for donations

These providers are contractually obligated to safeguard your data.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

Contact form and email correspondence: up to 3 years
Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
Donation records: as required by financial and tax laws

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to support:

Functionality
Analytics via Google Analytics

You may:

Disable cookies via your browser settings
Continue using the site, which implies your consent to cookie use

8. Your Rights (EU/UK Users)

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate or outdated information
Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
Withdraw your consent at any time
Object to specific types of data processing
File a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority

To exercise any of these rights, email us at:
📧 info@operashalem.com

9. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data from:

Unauthorized access
Loss or theft
Misuse
Alteration

10. Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

The latest version will always be available on our website.
Updates take effect upon posting.

12. Contact

For questions, concerns, or data access requests, contact:

Opera Shalem
Jerusalem, Israel
📧 info@operashalem.com