Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for AliyahLocal

Effective date: 04/02/2026

AliyahLocal (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates the website https://aliyahlocal.com and its city directories, starting with https://aliyahlocal.com/haifa.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website.


1. Who we are

AliyahLocal is an independent online directory created to help new olim find English-speaking local service providers in Israel, organised by city and neighborhood.

We are not a government body, agency, or official organisation.


2. Information we collect

We may collect the following information:

a) Information you provide directly

When you:

  • Submit a contact form

  • Join a waiting list for future cities

  • Contact us by email

  • Submit a business listing request

We may collect:

  • Your name

  • Your email address

  • Your city

  • Any message you send us

b) Automatic information (website usage)

Like most websites, we automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Device type

This is collected via cookies and analytics tools to help us improve the website.


3. How we use your information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to your enquiries

  • Notify you when new cities launch

  • Improve the website experience

  • Manage business listings

  • Communicate important updates about AliyahLocal

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to anyone.


4. Business listings and third-party services

AliyahLocal lists independent service providers.

When you contact a listed business:

  • You are communicating directly with that business

  • Their own privacy policy applies

  • We are not responsible for how they use your data


5. Cookies

AliyahLocal uses cookies to:

  • Improve site performance

  • Understand visitor behaviour

  • Remember preferences

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.


6. Data storage

Your information is stored securely via:

  • WordPress

  • Hosting provider servers

  • Email and form plugins (such as Contact Form 7)

We take reasonable steps to protect your data, but no internet system is 100% secure.


7. Your rights

You may request to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Correct or update your information

  • Delete your information from our records

To do so, email: info@aliyahlocal.com


8. Children’s privacy

AliyahLocal is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.


9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page.


10. Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:

AliyahLocal
Email: info@aliyahlocal.com
Website: https://aliyahlocal.com