Privacy Policy
"Protecting your privacy and securing your personal information"
Our Privacy Commitment
Israel.com is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information about you when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us.
We believe transparency is fundamental to maintaining your trust. This policy provides comprehensive details about our data practices and your rights regarding your personal information.
Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to know what personal information we collect, how we use it, and to control how your information is processed. We are committed to respecting these rights and providing you with the tools to exercise them.
Information We Collect
📧 Contact Information
Email addresses, names, and contact details when you subscribe to newsletters, submit news tips, or contact our editorial team.
🌐 Technical Information
IP addresses, browser type, device information, and website usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools.
📊 Usage Analytics
Page views, reading time, article preferences, and interaction patterns to improve our content and user experience.
💬 Communication Data
Content of emails, comments, feedback, and other communications you send to us or post on our platforms.
📍 Location Data
General geographic location derived from IP addresses to provide relevant content and comply with legal requirements.
🔗 Social Media Data
Information from social media platforms when you interact with our content or choose to connect your social media accounts.
How We Use Your Information
News and Content Delivery
- Content Personalization: Recommending relevant articles and news based on your interests
- Newsletter Distribution: Sending subscribed newsletters and breaking news alerts
- Website Functionality: Ensuring our website operates smoothly and securely
- User Experience: Improving navigation, loading times, and content accessibility
Editorial and Journalistic Purposes
- News Tips Processing: Reviewing and investigating news tips and story submissions
- Source Communication: Maintaining contact with sources and contributors
- Reader Engagement: Responding to comments, feedback, and editorial inquiries
- Content Analytics: Understanding reader preferences to guide editorial decisions
Legal and Compliance
- Legal Obligations: Complying with applicable laws and regulations
- Security Monitoring: Detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, and security threats
- Records Maintenance: Keeping necessary records for legal and business purposes
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We Do Not Sell Personal Information
Israel.com does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. Your privacy is not for sale.
Limited Sharing Circumstances
We may share your information only in these specific circumstances:
| Circumstance | Purpose | Information Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Service Providers | Website hosting, email delivery, analytics | Technical and usage data only |
| Legal Requirements | Compliance with legal process, court orders | As required by law |
| Security Threats | Protecting rights, safety, and security | Relevant security information |
| Business Transfers | Merger, acquisition, or asset sale | Business-related data only |
| Your Consent | When you explicitly agree to sharing | As specified in consent |
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience and understand how our website is used.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website performance and user behavior
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (with your consent)
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. We provide a cookie consent manager that allows you to customize your preferences.
Your Privacy Rights
GDPR and International Privacy Rights
If you are located in the European Union, UK, or other jurisdictions with comprehensive privacy laws, you have additional rights under those regulations.
Universal Rights
- Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal information
- Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact our privacy team at privacy@israel.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law.
Data Security
Security Measures
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption: Data transmission and storage encryption using industry standards
- Access Controls: Strict access limitations based on job responsibilities
- Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing
- Staff Training: Regular privacy and security training for all employees
- Incident Response: Procedures for detecting and responding to security incidents
Data Breach Notification
In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by law, typically within 72 hours of discovery.
Data Retention
Retention Periods
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected:
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Website Analytics: Aggregated data retained for up to 26 months
- Editorial Communications: Retained as needed for journalism and legal purposes
- Technical Logs: Typically retained for 12 months for security purposes
- Legal Requirements: As required by applicable laws and regulations
Secure Deletion
When personal information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it using industry-standard methods.
International Data Transfers
Cross-Border Processing
As a global news organization, we may transfer your personal information to countries outside your jurisdiction for processing and storage. These transfers are conducted with appropriate safeguards:
- Adequacy Decisions: Transfers to countries with adequate privacy protections
- Standard Contractual Clauses: EU-approved contract terms for data protection
- Binding Corporate Rules: Internal policies ensuring consistent privacy protection
- Certification Programs: Transfers under recognized privacy certification frameworks
Children's Privacy
Age Restrictions
Israel.com is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 years of age without parental consent.
Parental Rights
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to remove such information and terminate any accounts created without proper authorization.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
Policy Changes
We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes through:
- Website Notice: Prominent notice on our homepage
- Email Notification: Direct notification to subscribers (for significant changes)
- Version History: Maintaining a record of policy changes and effective dates
Your continued use of our website after policy changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Privacy Questions & Concerns
Have questions about our privacy practices or want to exercise your privacy rights? Our privacy team is here to help.
Contact Information
Israel.com Privacy Team
Email: privacy@israel.com
Response Time: Within 30 days for most requests
Urgent Matters: Contact legal@israel.com for urgent privacy concerns
Data Protection Officer
For EU and UK residents, you can contact our Data Protection Officer directly:
Email: dpo@israel.com
Supervisory Authority
EU and UK residents have the right to lodge complaints with their local data protection authority if they believe their privacy rights have been violated.