
Privacy Policy
focusing-first.com
Welcome to focusing-first.com, operated by Yehudit First. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This document transparently explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.
1. Introduction
1.1 Your use of the website, including the submission of personal information, constitutes your consent to this Privacy Policy and to the website’s Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using the website.
2. What Information Do We Collect?
2.1 We collect two types of information:
2.1.1 Information you voluntarily provide: When you contact us, register for services (such as courses, workshops, or personal sessions), or subscribe to our mailing list. This information may include, among other things:
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Full name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Any additional information you choose to provide in your inquiry.
2.1.2 Information collected automatically: While browsing the website, our systems may automatically collect technical data that does not usually identify you personally, including:
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The IP address of the device you used to access the site
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Your browser type and operating system
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Browsing data such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and actions performed
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Information collected through “cookies,” as detailed in Section 5 below.
2.1.3 The information you provide is used solely for the purpose of operating the website and community, and subject to your consent according to the Terms of Use. Failure to provide such information may prevent the provision of services.
This policy applies only to information collected by the website. If you disclose your information to third parties via links on our site (e.g., to other websites or platforms), different rules may apply regarding the use or disclosure of your information.
3. Types of Information We Collect
3.1 We collect two kinds of information:
3.1.1 Non-personal information – data that cannot identify a specific individual and is collected through users’ interaction with the services (“Non-Personal Information”). We are not aware of the user’s identity from which such information is collected. This may include information about your device, software, and hardware (e.g., browser type, operating system, language preference, access times, and the referring website domain). Such data helps us understand how to better reach our audience.
3.1.2 Personal information – information that identifies an individual or may reasonably be used to identify an individual (“Personal Information”). This includes information you provide directly, such as:
Phone number, full name, email address, residential address, ID number, signature, and financial information necessary for service provision (e.g., employment status, language skills, gender, etc.).
We may also collect information from your device (e.g., IP address) and information about your activity on our services (e.g., pages viewed, clicks, and browsing behavior).
4. How We Use the Information We Collect
4.1 We use and share personal information only as described in this Privacy Policy. Personal information will be disclosed to third parties only as required to provide you with services or product offers according to your stated preferences. In such cases, the third party is required to process your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
4.2 Your personal data will be shared with third parties only with your consent or where necessary for the site’s operation (e.g., processing credit card payments).
4.3 Consent to this Privacy Policy constitutes your approval to share your information with third parties as necessary to provide services and products sold on the site.
4.3.1 Your personal data will be transferred to a third party only upon your approval; after such transfer, the data will be used according to the third party’s terms.
4.3.2 The site may share personal information with business partners according to the content and courses you consume. By providing your information to join the community, you consent to such sharing.
4.3.3 The site may, at its discretion, transfer or disclose users’ personal information to subcontractors, service providers, or other trusted partners located in various regions around the world, for purposes such as:
(a) Providing product or service offers upon your request
(b) Data storage or processing (e.g., cloud computing services)
(c) Research, diagnostics, analysis, or statistical purposes
(d) Email marketing, in accordance with our marketing policy.
5. How We Use the Collected Information
The information collected will be used solely for the following purposes:
5.1 Service provision: Managing your registration for courses and workshops, coordinating personal meetings, processing payments, and providing you with the purchased content and services.
5.2 Communication: Responding to your inquiries, sending important updates related to services you’ve subscribed to, and sending newsletters or promotional materials—with your consent. You may unsubscribe at any time.
5.3 Website and service improvement: Using statistical and anonymous data to analyze site usage, enhance user experience, optimize the site structure, and tailor our services to audience needs.
6. Sharing Information with Third Parties
6.1 We do not sell, rent, or disclose your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
6.2 We may share information with external service providers who help us operate the website and provide services. These include, for example, payment processors, email marketing providers, web hosting companies, and data analytics providers. These providers are bound by confidentiality and may use the information only to perform their services for us.
6.3 We will disclose personal data to authorized authorities if required by law or court order.
7. Cookies
7.1 The website uses “cookies” (small text files stored on your device) for regular operation, statistical analysis, user verification, and customization according to your preferences.
7.2 Some cookies expire when you close your browser, while others are stored on your device. You can disable cookies via your browser settings, but doing so may limit certain features or functionality on the site.
7.3 Use of Cookies:
7.3.1 Our website uses cookies. A cookie is a file containing an identifier (a string of letters and numbers) sent by a web server to your browser and stored there. The identifier is then sent back to the server whenever the browser requests a page. Cookies may be either “persistent” or “session” cookies: persistent cookies remain stored until their expiration date or deletion by the user; session cookies expire once the browser is closed.
7.3.2 We use Google Analytics and Google Ads on our website for purposes such as recognizing users, tracking usage, improving usability, preventing fraud, analyzing activity, and delivering personalized advertising.
7.3.3 Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, for example:
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Internet Explorer (v10): Block cookies via “Tools” → “Internet Options” → “Privacy” → “Advanced.”
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Firefox (v24): Block all cookies via “Tools” → “Options” → “Privacy” → “Use custom settings for history” → uncheck “Accept cookies from sites.”
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Chrome (v29): Block cookies via “Customize and control” → “Settings” → “Advanced” → “Content settings” → “Block sites from setting data.”
7.3.4 Blocking all cookies may negatively affect usability, and some website features may not function properly.
8. Data Security
8.1 We implement reasonable physical, technological, and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. The site is secured with SSL encryption.
8.2 Despite our efforts, no system is completely secure. By using the site, you acknowledge and accept these limitations.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law (e.g., for tax or legal defense purposes).
10. Right to Access and Delete Personal Data
10.1 Under privacy law, you have the right to request access to the personal data collected about you.
10.2 You also have the right to request correction or deletion of your information, subject to applicable law.
10.3 To submit such a request, please contact us via email at: Yehudit.first@gmail.com
10.4 We will handle your request within 30 business days of receipt. If we are legally required to retain certain information, we will notify you and explain the reason for retention.
10.5 For exercising your rights or any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us using the contact details listed on our website.
11. Children’s Privacy
The website and its services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you become aware that a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
12. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on the website and will take effect upon publication.
