Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Next-Tech ("we", "our", or "the Company") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and clients. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with the Israeli Privacy Protection Law, 5741-1981 (Protection of Privacy Law) and the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for visitors from the EU.

Next-Tech is a software engineering and automation company operating from the State of Israel, serving clients worldwide.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you fill out the contact form on our website, we collect the following information:

• First name and last name
• Email address
• Company name (optional)
• Type of service requested
• Budget range (optional)
• Project details and message content

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

We automatically collect limited technical information to improve your browsing experience:

• Language preference (Hebrew/English) - stored in localStorage on your device
• Basic website usage data (pages viewed, visit duration)

3. How We Use Your Information

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

• Responding to your inquiry and contacting you regarding your project
• Preparing tailored proposals and work plans
• Managing our business relationship
• Improving our services and website
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements

4. Cookies & Local Storage

This website does not use third-party tracking cookies. We only use your browser's localStorage for:

• Saving your language preference (key: nt-lang) - to remember your choice between Hebrew and English

This data is stored on your device only and is not transmitted to our servers. You can delete it at any time through your browser settings.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law:

• Contact form inquiries - up to 24 months from the date of inquiry, or until the request is fully resolved (whichever is later)
• Active client data - for the duration of the business engagement and 7 years thereafter (as required by Israeli tax law)
• You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 7)

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or destruction, including:

• Communication encryption via SSL/TLS
• Restricted access to personal data - authorized personnel only
• Regular security reviews and system updates

7. Your Rights Under Israeli Privacy Protection Law

Under the Protection of Privacy Law, 5741-1981, you have the following rights:

• The right to access your personal data held by us
• The right to request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
• The right to request deletion of your data from our databases
• The right to object to the processing of your data
• The right to file a complaint with the Privacy Protection Authority

To exercise your rights, please contact our Privacy Officer at the address provided in Section 9 below.

8. GDPR Compliance (EU Visitors)

For visitors and clients from the European Union or European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In addition to the rights listed above, you have the following rights:

• The right to data portability - to receive a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format
• The right to restrict processing of your data
• The right to withdraw consent at any time
• The right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Consent - when you fill out and submit the contact form
• Legitimate interest - to improve our services and website
• Contractual obligation - to provide agreed-upon services
• Legal obligation - to comply with legal and regulatory requirements

International Data Transfers

Personal data of EU residents is stored and processed in Israel. Israel is recognized by the European Commission as providing an adequate level of personal data protection (adequacy decision), and therefore data transfers from the EU to Israel are permitted without additional safeguards.

9. Privacy Contact Information

For any questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us:

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be published on this page with an updated "Last updated" date at the top. Continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.