Privacy Policy

Last updated: 08.09.2025

Introduction

Welcome to shimonov.com (the “Website”). We are committed to protecting the privacy of visitors and users of this site. This policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, who it may be shared with, and the rights available to you.

Your use of this website constitutes your consent to this policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and apply reasonable measures to safeguard your information.

Definitions

“Personal Information” means any data relating to an identified or identifiable individual, including name, email address, phone number, IP address, location data, or online identifier.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information through two main forms on our website:

  • Contact Form: first and last names, email address, phone number, and the content of your message. This information is used solely to allow us to respond to your inquiry.
  • Application Form: first and last names, email address, phone number, University degree info, any additional details you choose to provide (notes), and files you upload such as CVs and recommendations. This information is used exclusively for the purpose of evaluating your suitability for open positions within our company.

Submissions are not stored in the website’s database; they are delivered directly by email to our office. The personal information you submit is used exclusively for the purposes for which it was provided.

Technical and analytical information

  • IP address, browser type, visit times, and pages viewed, collected via Google Analytics. This information is stored anonymously and used only for statistical and usability purposes.

Cookies and tracking technologies

  • Cookies for managing language preferences (Hebrew/English).
  • Anonymous cookies from Google Analytics.
  • Essential cookies required for the website’s functionality.

Purposes of Use

We use the information to respond to inquiries, review job applications, analyze and improve user experience, secure the website, and comply with legal obligations.

  • Responding to Inquiries: The data from the contact form is sent directly to Shimonov’s email address and is used to reply to your inquiry.
  • Evaluating Job Applications: The data and resume/CV files from the job application form are sent directly to the email address of the Human Resources department at Shimonov’s and are used for the recruitment process only.
  • Improving user experience and managing language preferences.
  • Analyzing statistical data for website maintenance and improvement.

Sharing Information with Third Parties

We use essential cookies for site operation and statistical cookies (Google Analytics). You may block cookies via your browser, though some services may not function properly.

  • Information submitted through forms is sent only to the office’s email address.
  • CVs and recommendations files will be used solely for recruitment purposes and will not be shared with third parties without your consent.
  • Anonymous statistical data may be stored on Google Analytics servers.
  • Except where required by law, we will not share your personal information with external parties.

Data Retention

Data will be retained on the office servers only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy or as required by law. CVs will be kept for up to 12 months, unless an earlier deletion is requested.

Data Security

We take reasonable and standard measures to protect the personal information provided to us. The data from our website forms is sent directly to our company’s emails and is not stored in the website’s database.

Children’s Privacy

The site is not intended for minors under 18. If we become aware of data collected about a child without parental consent, we will delete it.

User Rights

In accordance with applicable privacy law, you may request access to information stored about you, to correct it, or to have it deleted. To do so, please contact us at: shimonov@shimonov.com

Contact Us

For any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The most recent update will appear at the top of the page, and material changes will be brought to users’ attention.