Privacy Policy

1. Data Collection

We collect information that you provide directly when registering for and using the "Connected to Media" platform. This information includes: full name, email address, phone number, company or organization name, professional title, and payment details (including encrypted credit card number and billing information). Additionally, we automatically collect technical information including: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers, pages viewed, time spent on each page, search queries performed within the database, contacts viewed or saved, and login and logout timestamps. Information about media professionals listed in the database (journalists, editors, spokespersons, and other media professionals in Israel) is collected from publicly available sources, including news websites, professional social networks, media organization websites, and other public sources.

2. Use of Data

The information we collect is used for the following purposes: providing the services offered on the platform, including searching for and locating media contacts; managing user accounts, identity verification, and processing payments and subscriptions; personalizing the user experience and improving search results; analyzing usage patterns to improve and optimize our services; sending system notifications, service updates, and alerts about changes in the database; responding to inquiries, support requests, and complaints; preventing fraud, misuse, and violations of our terms of service; and complying with legal and regulatory requirements. We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

The "Connected to Media" website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the site, improve the user experience, and collect statistical data. We use the following types of cookies: Essential cookies - required for basic site operation, including session management, login authentication, and security; Functional cookies - store preferences such as interface language, display settings, and recent search details; Analytics cookies - help us understand how users interact with the site, which pages are viewed most, and what usage patterns emerge, using services such as Google Analytics; Performance cookies - help us test and improve site speed and performance. Additionally, we may use Local Storage to save user preferences and cache data for performance improvement. You can manage and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect your user experience and the functionality of the site.

4. Data Security

We implement accepted and advanced security measures in accordance with industry standards to protect your information. These measures include: encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL protocols and encryption of sensitive data at rest; two-factor authentication (2FA) for user access; restricting access to personal information to authorized employees and service providers only, on a need-to-know basis; conducting regular security audits and vulnerability assessments; routine data backups stored in a separate secure location; monitoring and logging system access to detect suspicious activity. Notwithstanding the above, no information system is completely immune to intrusion or failure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information, but we commit to exercising reasonable diligence in its protection and to notifying you and the relevant authorities in the event of a material security incident as required by law.

5. Third Party Services

We may share information with third-party service providers operating on our behalf and for the purpose of delivering our services. These providers include: payment and transaction processing providers (such as Stripe or Israeli clearing companies) for processing subscriptions and payments; cloud and infrastructure service providers (such as Vercel, AWS, or similar cloud services) for data storage and processing; analytics services (such as Google Analytics) for analyzing usage patterns and improving the platform; email service providers (such as SendGrid or similar services) for sending system notifications and updates; authentication and identity providers for user verification and fraud prevention; and law enforcement and regulatory authorities - when required by law, court order, or legal process. All of our service providers are bound by confidentiality and data processing agreements, and are permitted to use the information solely for the defined purposes and in accordance with our instructions.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as necessary to provide our services. Below is a breakdown of retention periods: User account data (name, email, phone) - retained while the account is active and for up to 12 months after account cancellation or subscription termination; Payment and transaction data - retained for 7 years in accordance with Israeli tax and regulatory requirements; Usage data and activity logs - retained for 24 months for analytics and security purposes; Cookie and analytics data - according to the validity period of each cookie, and for a maximum of 26 months. Upon expiration of the retention period, information will be deleted or anonymized in a manner that prevents personal identification. You may request early deletion of your information subject to the User Rights section below, and subject to any legal retention obligation applicable to us.

7. User Rights

In accordance with the Israeli Privacy Protection Law, 5741-1981 and the Israeli Privacy Protection Regulations, as well as in accordance with the principles of the European regulation (GDPR) which we apply as policy, you have the following rights: Right of access - the right to know what personal data we hold about you and to receive a copy thereof; Right to rectification - the right to request correction of inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated personal information; Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") - the right to request deletion of your personal data from our systems, subject to legal retention obligations; Right to restriction of processing - the right to request restriction of processing of your data under certain circumstances; Right to data portability - the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format; Right to object - the right to object to processing for direct marketing purposes or processing based on our legitimate interest; Right to withdraw consent - the right to withdraw any consent you have given for data processing, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to the withdrawal. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address listed in the Contact section. We will respond to your request within 30 days of receipt.

8. Children's Privacy

The "Connected to Media" platform is intended for professionals and is not directed at children or minors under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a minor under the age of 18, we will take immediate steps to delete such information from our systems. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at the email address listed in the Contact section, and we will act to remove the information promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Information collected through the platform is primarily stored on servers located in the State of Israel. However, in order to provide our services, information may be transferred and processed outside of Israel, including in countries where our service providers operate (such as the United States or European Union countries). In cases where information is transferred outside of Israel, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, including: engagement with providers bound by strict contractual data protection terms; transfer of information to countries recognized as having an adequate level of personal data protection; and application of appropriate security mechanisms in accordance with accepted standards. Use of the platform constitutes consent to the transfer of information as described in this section.

10. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time, in response to changes in our services, legal requirements, or our data processing practices. In the event of material changes to this policy, we will notify you through one or more of the following means: an email notification sent to the address registered on your account; a prominent notice on the website or within the platform interface upon your next login; an update to the "last updated" date at the top of this policy. Non-material changes will become effective upon publication on the website. Material changes will take effect 30 days after the notification is sent, unless the law requires a different period. Continued use of the platform after the changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed.

11. Contact

For any questions, requests, or complaints regarding our privacy policy, the handling of your personal data, or the exercise of your rights as described in this policy, you can reach us by email:

support@connectedtomedia.com