Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Privacy Policy
The Times of Israel (“Times of Israel,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://www.timesofisrael.com and the Times of Israel mobile applications (collectively, the “Service”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal data when you use our Service, and describes the choices and rights you have regarding that data. By using the Service, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Terms not defined here have the meanings given in our Terms and Conditions.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide, operate, support, and improve our journalism and digital services.
A. Personal Data You Provide
Depending on how you use the Service, we may collect:
Contact information (such as email address)
Account and subscription information
Payment and transaction details (processed by third-party payment providers)
Communications you send to us (such as support inquiries)
B. Usage and Device Data
When you access the Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device identifiers
Operating system
Pages visited, time and date of visits, and time spent
Referring URLs and diagnostic data
When you access the Service via a mobile device, we may also collect mobile device type, mobile operating system, and mobile identifiers.
C. Location Data
We may derive approximate location information (such as country or city) from your IP address. We do not collect precise GPS location data unless you explicitly provide it.
D. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies to:
Operate and secure the Service
Remember user preferences
Analyze usage and performance
Support advertising and subscription efforts
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or, where required by law, through our cookie consent tool. Disabling certain cookies may affect functionality.
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
Provide and maintain the Service
Manage subscriptions and accounts
Communicate with you, including service-related notices
Send newsletters or promotional communications (subject to your preferences)
Analyze and improve our content, products, and user experience
Detect, prevent, and address fraud, security, or technical issues
Support our advertising and revenue operations
Comply with legal obligations
3. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA & UK)
If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process personal data only when we have a lawful basis, including:
Your consent
Performance of a contract (such as providing a subscription)
Compliance with legal obligations
Our legitimate interests, such as supporting independent journalism, improving our services, preventing fraud, and ensuring security, where those interests do not override your rights
4. Marketing Communications
Where permitted by law, we may send you newsletters, updates, or promotional communications. You may opt out at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly. Service-related communications are not subject to opt-out.
5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We may share personal data in the following circumstances:
A. Service Providers
We share information with trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, payment processing, customer support, and email delivery. These providers are contractually required to use personal data only to provide services to us.
B. Advertising and Analytics Partners
We work with advertising and analytics partners to support our journalism and improve the relevance of advertising. These partners may collect or receive information through cookies or similar technologies. Such sharing may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information under certain privacy laws.
C. Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction.
D. Legal and Safety Obligations
We may disclose personal data where required by law or where we believe disclosure is necessary to:
Comply with a legal obligation
Protect the rights or property of Times of Israel
Prevent or investigate wrongdoing
Protect the safety of users or the public
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When data is no longer needed, we delete it or anonymize it.
7. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your place of residence, including Israel, where data protection laws may differ. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards such as adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses to protect personal data transferred internationally.
8. Your Privacy Rights
A. European Economic Area & United Kingdom (GDPR)
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
B. California Residents (CPRA)
California residents have the right to:
Know what personal information we collect, use, share, or disclose
Request deletion of personal information
Correct inaccurate personal information
Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
Limit the use of sensitive personal information
Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights
Requests may be submitted by emailing privacy@timesofisrael.com or calling +972-2-648-1205. We will verify your request as required by law.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
10. Security
We use commercially reasonable measures to protect personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Where required, we will provide additional notice.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us:
Email: privacy@timesofisrael.com
Phone: +972-2-648-1205
Mail: 4 Washington Street, Jerusalem 9418704, Israel