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Privacy Policy

How ZakiBrain collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

Last updated: January 2026

ZakiBrain (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. Please read it carefully.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Account information: Name, email address, organization, and role when you register.
  • Assessment data: Results and scores generated through use of the BALLS assessment platform.
  • Usage data: Information about how you interact with our platform, including pages visited and features used.
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and improve the ZakiBrain platform and its features.
  • To generate assessment reports and deliver results to authorized professionals.
  • To communicate with you about your account, updates, and support.
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect the rights of users.
  • For anonymized research and platform analytics — never linked to identifiable individuals.

3. Children’s Data

ZakiBrain assesses children as part of its core function. All child-related data is entered and managed solely by authorized professionals (e.g., speech-language pathologists, educators). We do not collect personal data directly from children. All data is handled in accordance with applicable child privacy laws and institutional data protection policies.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data with:

  • Service providers who assist in platform operations (e.g., cloud hosting), under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Authorized institutions if you are accessing ZakiBrain through an institutional account.
  • Legal authorities when required by law.

5. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze platform usage. You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or via our cookie consent banner.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure access controls, and regular audits to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
  • Object to or restrict certain processing of your data.
  • Request data portability.
  • Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@zakibrain.com.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date.

10. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Prof. Elinor Saiegh-HaddadElinor.Saiegh-Haddad@biu.ac.il

Prof. Rachel SchiffRachel.Schiff@biu.ac.il

Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel