Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 24, 2026 | Last Updated: April 24, 2026
The Israel Gazette ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit israelgazette.com (the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly: We may collect your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide when you contact us, subscribe to a newsletter, or submit a tip or comment.
Automatically collected information: When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies (web beacons, pixels) to operate and improve the Site, analyze traffic, and personalize content. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to: operate and maintain the Site; respond to your inquiries and communications; send editorial newsletters or updates (where you have opted in); analyze traffic and usage patterns to improve the Site; comply with legal obligations; and enforce our Terms of Service.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your personal information to create advertising profiles for third parties.
3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, we process your personal data on the following legal bases: (a) your consent, where required; (b) performance of a contract; (c) our legitimate interests in operating a news publication; and (d) compliance with a legal obligation.
4. Your Rights (GDPR / UK GDPR)
If you are in the EEA or UK, you have the right to: access your personal data; rectify inaccurate data; request erasure of your data; object to or restrict processing; data portability; and lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@israelgazette.com.
5. Your Rights (CCPA / CPRA — California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to: know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell; request deletion of your personal information; opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal information); correct inaccurate personal information; and non-discrimination for exercising your rights.
To submit a verifiable consumer request, contact us at privacy@israelgazette.com. We will respond within 45 days as required by California law.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are retained for 12 months. Server logs are retained for 90 days. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.
7. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services including analytics providers, hosting providers, and newsletter platforms. These providers may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services we use. We require our data processors to maintain appropriate security standards and process data only as instructed.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at privacy@israelgazette.com and we will delete it.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the one in which you reside, including the United States and Israel. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards for such transfers, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.
11. 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 effective date. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at: privacy@israelgazette.com or by writing to The Israel Gazette, Editorial Office, Israel.