Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Olim in TLV ("we," "us," or "our") is a community and media platform for Olim (Jewish immigrants to Israel) figuring out life in Israel. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website (www.olimintlv.com), attend our events, or interact with our services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with Israeli privacy laws, including the Protection of Privacy Law, 5741-1981 (as amended by Amendment 13), and applicable international regulations including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Create an account or subscribe to our newsletter: Name, email address
• Submit a job listing: Company name, job details, contact information (name, email, phone)
• List an apartment: Property details, location, contact information (name, email, phone)
• Submit an event: Event details, organizer information
• Contact us for collaboration: Name, company, email, and message content
• Attend our events: Name, email, and any information provided during registration

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address and approximate location
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website or source
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party platforms when you interact with our content on social media (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube) or when partners share information in connection with collaborations or events.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process and publish job listings, apartment listings, and event submissions
• Send you newsletters, event updates, and community announcements (with your consent)
• Respond to your inquiries and collaboration requests
• Facilitate connections between job seekers and employers, or renters and landlords
• Analyze website usage to improve user experience
• Prevent fraud and ensure security
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under Israeli and EU law, we process your data based on:

• Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or submit information through our forms
• Contract performance: To fulfill services you request (e.g., publishing your listing)
• Legitimate interests: To improve our services, prevent fraud, and communicate with our community
• Legal compliance: To meet our obligations under applicable law

5. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Public display: Job listings, apartment listings, and events you submit will be publicly visible on our website
• Service providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our website and services (hosting, analytics, email services)
• Partners and sponsors: When you register for sponsored events or content collaborations (with your consent)
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations (typically up to 7 years for financial records)
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

Job and apartment listings are retained for up to 12 months after posting, unless you request earlier removal. Newsletter subscriptions remain active until you unsubscribe.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use our website
• Deliver relevant content and advertising
• Analyze website traffic (via Google Analytics or similar tools)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

8. Your Rights

Under Israeli privacy law and GDPR (where applicable), you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior processing)

To exercise these rights, contact us at olimintlv@gmail.com.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of Israel, including the United States and European Union countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions where applicable.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (including social media platforms, partner websites, and external job or apartment listings). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

• Email: olimintlv@gmail.com
• WhatsApp: +972 54-916-4475

For complaints regarding data protection, you may also contact the Israeli Privacy Protection Authority (PPA) at www.gov.il/en/departments/privacy_protection_authority.