Legal & Privacy
This page summarizes the policies governing the PGDay Israel conference and website. These policies explain how participant information is handled, the conditions of participation, and other important guidelines.
Terms of Participation
By registering for PGDay Israel you agree to the following terms.
Registration
Only registered attendees will be permitted to participate in the event. The number of participants may be limited based on venue capacity. You will receive an email confirmation after completing the registration process. If you do not see the email within a few minutes, please check your spam or junk mail folder.
Event Changes
The organizers reserve the right to modify the event schedule, speakers, or venue if necessary.
Health and Safety
Participants attend the event at their own responsibility. Event organizers take no responsibility for health risks related to participation.
Liability
Event organizers will not be held responsible for any loss, damage, or injury arising from participation in the event.
Photography and Media
The event may be photographed or recorded. By attending PGDay Israel you consent to the use of photographs or recordings in event-related publications or promotional materials.
Code of Conduct
Participants are expected to behave respectfully toward all attendees. Harassment or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. The organizers reserve the right to remove participants who violate these principles.
Privacy Policy
The PGDay Israel website (pgday.org.il) is operated by the PGDay Israel organizing team. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide when registering for the event.
Information We Collect
When you register for PGDay Israel we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Company or organization (optional)
- Registration information
- Technical information such as IP address and browser type
How We Use Your Information
Your information is used only for purposes related to the event, including event registration management, sending confirmation emails, providing updates regarding the conference, and event organization and logistics. We do not sell personal data.
Optional Sponsor Sharing
If you explicitly opt in, limited information such as your name, email, and company may be shared with event sponsors. Sponsor communications are optional and require explicit consent during registration.
Data Storage
Registration data is stored using the event registration infrastructure and systems used by the organizing team. Access to personal data is limited to authorized organizers responsible for managing the conference.
Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to operate the event and for limited administrative purposes.
Third-Party Services
The website may use third-party services such as hosting providers, analytics tools, or email delivery systems. These services may process limited technical information required for operation.
Contact
PGDay Israel Organizing Team – info@pgday.org.il
Email Communications
By registering for PGDay Israel you agree to receive email communications related to the event. These may include registration confirmation, event reminders, schedule updates, and important announcements. Participants may unsubscribe from non-essential emails by contacting the organizing team.
Photography and Media
PGDay Israel events may be photographed or recorded. By attending PGDay Israel you consent to being photographed or recorded as part of the event environment. These materials may be used by the organizers for event documentation, community promotion, future PGDay Israel events, and conference reports.
If you have concerns regarding photography or recording, please contact the event organizers.
Video Recording and Publication Policy
PGDay Israel presentations, sessions, and related conference activities may be recorded.
Speaker Consent
By agreeing to present at PGDay Israel, speakers grant the event organizers permission to record their presentation and publish the recording. Recordings may be published on platforms such as YouTube or other media channels used by the PostgreSQL community. Speakers retain ownership of their presentation materials and intellectual property.
Attendee Presence in Recordings
Attendees may appear incidentally in video recordings or photographs taken during the event. By attending the conference, participants acknowledge that recordings may occur in event spaces.
Removal Requests
If a speaker has concerns regarding the publication of a recording, they may contact the event organizers to discuss possible removal or modification of the published content.
Sponsor Communications Consent
During registration you may choose whether to receive information from event sponsors. If you opt in, your name, email address, and company or organization may be shared with PGDay Israel sponsors. Sponsors may use this information to send communications related to products, services, or technologies relevant to the PostgreSQL community. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting the event organizers.
Sponsor Lead Policy
PGDay Israel is a community conference organized for the PostgreSQL ecosystem. This policy explains how attendee contact information may be shared with sponsors.
Optional Attendee Consent
During registration, attendees may optionally choose to allow their contact details to be shared with event sponsors. Only attendees who explicitly opt in will have their information shared.
Information Shared
If an attendee provides consent, the following information may be shared with sponsors: name, email address, and company or organization (if provided). No additional personal data will be shared.
Responsible Use
Sponsors are expected to use this information responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws. Sponsors should not resell or redistribute attendee contact information.
Withdrawal of Consent
Attendees may request removal from sponsor communications at any time by contacting the event organizers.
Sponsor Interaction Policy
PGDay Israel sponsors support the conference and are welcome to engage with attendees in a respectful and community-friendly manner.
Sponsor Booths and Demonstrations
Sponsors may present their technologies, services, and projects at designated sponsor areas or booths. Sponsors are encouraged to demonstrate PostgreSQL-related technologies, provide technical discussions and educational materials, and engage with attendees interested in their products or services.
Respectful Engagement
Sponsor representatives must interact respectfully with attendees and follow the conference Code of Conduct. Aggressive marketing, harassment, or disruptive behavior is not permitted.
Collection of Attendee Information
Sponsors may collect contact information only when attendees voluntarily provide it. Sponsors should clearly explain how collected information will be used.
Compliance with Policies
Sponsors must comply with the PGDay Israel Code of Conduct, the Sponsor Lead Policy, and applicable privacy laws.
Sponsor Package Disclaimer
PGDay Israel is a community conference organized for the PostgreSQL ecosystem. Sponsorship of the event provides visibility, engagement opportunities, and participation in the PostgreSQL community.
PGDay Israel does not provide attendee contact lists to sponsors. Contact information of attendees will only be shared with sponsors if an attendee explicitly opts in during the registration process.
PGDay Israel is a community-driven event. Sponsor engagement should focus on technical discussions, knowledge sharing, and respectful interaction with attendees. Aggressive marketing practices are not appropriate for the event environment.
Community Notice
PGDay Israel is a community-organized conference dedicated to the PostgreSQL ecosystem. The event is organized by members of the PostgreSQL community in Israel and is intended to promote knowledge sharing, collaboration, and community engagement around PostgreSQL and related technologies.
PGDay Israel is an independent community event and is not officially organized by the PostgreSQL Global Development Group.
PostgreSQL and the PostgreSQL Elephant Logo are trademarks of the PostgreSQL Community Association of Canada and are used with permission for community events and activities.
The organizers of PGDay Israel operate the event independently and are responsible for all event organization and logistics.