Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 12\07\25
Effective for: https://www.yadevops.com/

This Privacy Policy describes how Yaakov Avshalom, operating as “YA DevOps” (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data in connection with our website and services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with:

• The Israeli Privacy Protection Law, 1981 (PPL)

• The Privacy Protection Regulations (Data Security), 2017

• Applicable guidelines of the Israeli Privacy Protection Authority

• The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where relevant to EU visitors

By using our website, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy.

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1. Identity of the Data Controller

The data controller responsible for processing personal information is:

Yaakov Avshalom (sole proprietor)
Trading as: YA DevOps
Address: Andrei Sakharov St 9, Haifa, 31905, Israel
Email: yaakov@yadevops.com

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2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to operate and improve our services.

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2.1 Information you provide voluntarily

When you fill out a contact form, booking form, or communicate with us, we may collect:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Company name (optional)

• Project details or message content

• Meeting scheduling details (via Calendly or similar tools)
   

2.2 Automatically collected data

Our website automatically collects certain data through:

• Wix Analytics

• Google Analytics

• Hotjar (behavior analytics and heatmaps)

This may include:

• IP address

• Device type and operating system

• Browser type

• Referring URLs

• Pages viewed

• Time spent on site

• Clicks and interactions

This data does not identify you personally unless combined with information you voluntarily provide.

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2.3 Cookies and tracking technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Operate the site

• Improve user experience

• Analyze traffic

• Understand performance

• Provide embedded content

• Offer scheduling functionality (Calendly)

• Deliver potential future email marketing

For full details, see our Cookie Notice below.

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2.4 Embedded third-party content

Our website may include:

• YouTube or Vimeo videos

• Calendly embeds

• Wix components

• External integrations

These third parties may collect data independently according to their own privacy policies.

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3. How We Use Your Information

We process your information for the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries and providing DevOps consulting services

• Communicating with you regarding projects

• Scheduling meetings

• Improving website performance and user experience

• Analyzing service demand and site usage

• Sending marketing communications (only with explicit consent)

• Complying with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

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4. Legal Basis for Processing 

When applicable, we process your data under the following legal bases:

• Contractual necessity – responding to your inquiries or providing services

• Legitimate interests – analytics, service improvement, website operation

• Consent – cookies, marketing emails, optional data you provide

• Legal compliance – retaining data required under Israeli law
   

 5. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate measures required under Israeli Data Security Regulations (2017), including:

• Access control

• Secure servers

• SSL encryption

• Limited retention

• Internal handling procedures

Data is primarily stored:

• On Wix servers (globally distributed, compliant with international security standards)

• In our secure email systems when you contact us

We do not store user data in any other external systems.

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6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:

• Service delivery

• Legal obligations

• Security and audit requirements

If you request deletion, we will remove your personal data unless required to retain it.

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7. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data only with:

• Wix (hosting and analytics)

• Google Analytics

• Hotjar

• Calendly

• Email and communication providers

• Legal authorities when required by law

We do not share data with advertisers or unrelated third parties.

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8. International Data Transfers

As our service providers (Wix, Google, Calendly, Hotjar) operate globally, your data may be transferred outside Israel.

All transfers follow:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (GDPR)

• Israeli data export recommendations

• Industry-standard security practices
   

 9. Your Rights

Under Israeli Privacy Law (PPL):

You may request:

• Access to the personal data we hold

• Correction, amendment, or deletion

• Ceasing further communication
   

For EU visitors (GDPR):

You may additionally request:

• Data portability

• Restriction of processing

• Objection to certain uses

• Withdrawal of consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact:
📧 yakov.av@gmail.com
 

10. Marketing Communications (Email and Newsletter)

We may offer optional marketing emails in the future.

We will send marketing communications only if you explicitly opt in, in accordance with:

• Israeli Spam Law, Section 30A

• GDPR “consent” requirements

You may unsubscribe at any time.
 

11. Cookie Notice

We use cookies for:

Essential Cookies

Required for site operation and security (Wix).

Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics
Wix Analytics
Hotjar

Functionality Cookies

Calendly
Embedded video players
Preference settings

Marketing Cookies (future optional)

Used only if email marketing or retargeting is activated.

You can control or block cookies through your browser settings.
 

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally.
The “Last Updated” date will always reflect the most recent changes.
 

13. Contact Us

For questions or privacy requests, please contact:

Yaakov Avshalom
Email: yakov.av@gmail.com
Address: Andrei Sakharov St 9, Haifa, 31905, Israel