Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how TECH1 IL LTD ("we", "our", or "us"), Company No. 517229498, collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you visit www.tech1.co.il (the "Website") or when you submit information through any of our online forms, including forms related to our conference, competitions, exhibitions, or general contact inquiries.

By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following categories:

1.1 Personal & Contact Information Submitted Through Forms

When you fill out forms on our Website, you may provide:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company name
• Job title / role
• Country or city
• Any information voluntarily provided in text fields

1.2 Business & Startup Information (Competitions / Exhibitions / Applications)

If you apply to our startup competition The Podium, our startup exhibition The Exhibition, or any related program, we may collect additional business information, including:

• Company legal name
• Company website
• Year founded
• Number of employees
• ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) or revenue range
• Funding stage
• List of current investors
• Industry/sector
• Product or technology description
• Traction metrics
• General KPIs
• Any materials or documents you submit (e.g., pitch deck)

This data is required for evaluating applications, communicating with applicants, and selecting participants.

1.3 Automatically Collected Data

When visiting the Website, we automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and operating system
• Device identifiers
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referral source
• Session behavior
• Approximate geolocation
• Log files and technical data

1.4 Cookies, Pixels & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and tracking technologies, including:

• Essential cookies
• Functional cookies
• Analytics cookies
• Advertising/retargeting pixels

These technologies may include tools such as:

• Google Analytics
• Google Tag Manager
• Meta (Facebook) Pixel
• Google Ads Pixel

They help us monitor website performance, measure traffic, and improve marketing campaigns.

You may control cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for:

2.1 Website Operation & Communication

• Operating and improving the Website
• Responding to inquiries or messages
• Providing support

2.2 Competitions & Startup Activities

For startup competitions and exhibitions, we use your data to:

• Review and evaluate applications
• Communicate with participants
• Select finalists and winners
• Share applications with judges or evaluators

2.3 Analytics & Marketing

• Measuring website traffic and user behavior
• Optimizing marketing campaigns
• Running retargeting and advertising activities

2.4 Legal & Security

• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws
• Preventing fraud
• Maintaining Website security

We do not sell personal information.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

If you reside in the EEA, we process your data under the following legal bases:

• Consent (e.g., cookies, form submission)
• Contractual necessity (when you request services or apply)
• Legitimate interests (analytics, fraud prevention, website improvement)
• Legal obligations

4. How We Share Information

We may share information with:

4.1 Service Providers

Such as:

• Hosting providers
• Form-processing tools
• Analytics and marketing platforms
• Email communication tools

4.2 Judges & Evaluators

For competitions and exhibitions, submitted information may be shared with:

• Judges
• Internal evaluation teams
• External advisors assisting in selection processes

4.3 Legal Authorities

If required to comply with applicable laws.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or corporate restructuring.

We do not sell your personal data.

5. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored or processed in countries outside your jurisdiction. Where required, we implement safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:

• The purposes described in this Policy
• Event and competition operations
• Legal and compliance requirements
• Security and fraud prevention

You may request deletion at any time.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion
• Withdraw consent
• Object to processing
• Request data portability
• Opt-out of marketing

Contact us to exercise these rights.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Website may include links to external websites, for which we are not responsible.

10. Children's Privacy

The Website is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with the updated date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact: