Privacy Policy
1.1. Gross, Colen, Brenner & Co. Law Offices (hereinafter: “GCB” and/or the “Firm“), is the owner and operator of the website located at gcblaws.com and all digital platforms owned or controlled by GCB, including but not limited to, social media networks and landing pages (collectively hereinafter: the “Website“).
1.2. The Website includes information about the Firm and its practice areas, including address, articles, updates, etc. (“the Content“). The services offered on the Website include, inter alia: online contact forms for users wishing to submit requests, inquiries, or questions to the Firm. The services offered on the Website may change from time to time, at the Firm’s sole discretion.
1.3. The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform how the Firm operates regarding information provided to it by users during their use of the Website, and the manner of management, collection, storage, and use of information provided by users to the Firm via the Website, including the transfer of information to third parties as detailed below (“the Users” and/or “the User“). The Firm attaches great importance to protecting User privacy and makes efforts to properly protect and safeguard its Users’ information and privacy.
1.4. Additionally, the Firm will detail in this Privacy Policy the Users’ rights regarding the information the Firm collects about them and their entitlement regarding information provided by them. The Firm believes that Users have the right to know the Firm’s policies and procedures regarding the collection and use of information received from them and collected about them incidental to their use of the Website.
1.5. Use of the Website is subject to this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy constitutes an addition to any other written and/or implied agreement between the User and the Firm, adds to them without derogating therefrom, and constitutes an integral part thereof.
1.6. The User is under no legal obligation to provide the information within the framework of Website use, and the provision of information depends on the User’s volition and full and free consent. The User is entitled to request the Firm to delete and/or correct the information in its possession at any time, all in accordance with and subject to the provisions of Section 2.4 below.
1.7. By using the Website, the User consents to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1.8. Subject to applicable law, the Firm may amend the provisions of this Privacy Policy from time to time at its sole discretion without prior notice obligation, by updating the Privacy Policy published on the Website. Therefore, Users are recommended to review the Privacy Policy published on the Website from time to time to stay updated on changes made thereto.
1.9. Where reference in this Privacy Policy is in the singular or masculine gender, this is done for convenience purposes only and refers to all Users of the Website.
2.1. During User use of the Website, the Firm may collect two types of information from the User as detailed below, for the purpose of receiving the services offered on the Website:
2.1.1. “Personal Information” – Identifying details such as first and last name, contact details (mobile number and email address), etc. (i.e., information that can be used to contact the User and optimally provide the services offered on the Website). Such information is provided by the User knowingly, with full consent (i.e., following active completion by the User) for the purpose of receiving the services offered on the Website and/or receiving information.
2.1.2. “Non-Personal Information” – Aggregated statistical information through which the User cannot be identified or contacted, including information on visits and User activity on the Website, including referral source, visit duration, page views, etc. (Personal Information and Non-Personal Information collectively hereinafter – the “Information“).
2.2. The User hereby declares and undertakes that all information they provide, update, and upload within the framework of Website use is true, reliable, and accurate, and that they are providing the information in their own name and for themselves only, and not in the name of or for third parties, except in cases where they have been lawfully and explicitly authorized to provide such information for another.
2.3. If a User does not wish to provide information to the Firm, or does not agree to the uses described in this Privacy Statement, no legal obligation applies to them to do so; however, it is possible that if the Website User chooses not to provide information to the Firm, or does not agree to the uses described in this Privacy Statement, they will not be able to receive the services detailed in the Terms of Use from the Firm, in whole or in part.
3.1. The Firm may collect information about the User during use of the Website for the purpose of receiving the services offered on the Website, inter alia:
3.1.1. Information the User provides directly to the Firm: Any information the User provides and/or is received by the Firm in connection with the User and use of the Website, including information provided when contacting the Firm for any reason, including via social networks, email, telephone, the WhatsApp application, or any other means of communication and/or information provided for the purpose of a request for the Firm to make contact and/or to receive a newsletter from the Firm.
3.1.2. Information collected automatically: During User use of the Website, technical information or information regarding the User’s usage will be collected. The Firm collects the information using logs, “cookies,” and similar technologies.
4.1. As a general rule, the Firm collects and uses the Information to contact the User and grant them the services offered by the Firm on the Website, including for the purpose of sending update messages and/or newsletters and/or for any other purpose required or permitted by law or as detailed in this Privacy Policy.
4.2. Additionally, the Firm may make use of the Information (subject to applicable law, including the provisions of the Communications Law), for the purpose of updates regarding Firm activity, sending newsletters, periodic updates, service offers on behalf of the Firm and/or third parties with whom the Firm has business cooperation (“Marketing Updates“).
4.3. In such cases, the Firm may send Marketing Updates to Users, both itself and via external platforms. Sending a Marketing Update shall be performed subject to the User’s explicit consent, in accordance with the Communications Law as stated. Subject to law, the User shall be entitled to withdraw their consent to receive Marketing Updates at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in the body of the message or by contacting the Firm via the contact details detailed in Section 10 below.
4.4. Additionally, the Firm shall be entitled to use Cookies on the Website for the ongoing and proper operation of the Website, including to collect statistical data regarding Website use; to verify details; to adapt the Website to the User’s personal preferences; and for information security purposes.
4.5. A User can manage and delete Cookies at any time via their browser settings, and also choose to block the use of tracking technologies. However, blocking certain Cookies may impair Website functionality or some of the services offered therein. User use of the Website constitutes consent to the use of Cookies and tracking technologies as detailed in this Privacy Policy, without derogating from the User’s right to manage their preferences as stated above.
5.1. To enable the provision of services via external platforms, the Firm is entitled and may share Personal Information with external platforms granting and providing various services, including direct mailing systems and/or CRM systems operated by third-party service providers and embedded in the Website (“External Platforms“). It is clarified that the Firm is not a party thereto, and the delivery of User information to External Platforms shall be done with User consent and subject to the privacy policy of the External Platforms, and that it is the User’s responsibility to check the privacy policy of those platforms prior to providing information about themselves.
5.2. Additionally, the Firm may also transfer the Information to data analytics platform providers (such as Google Analytics), advertising platforms (such as Pixel), and similar technologies.
5.3. Some of the External Platform providers and/or those detailed in Section 5.2 operate outside of Israel; therefore, Information may be transferred and stored on overseas servers, subject to the Protection of Privacy Law and its regulations.
5.4. In practice, according to law, Information provided to External Platforms is considered information transferred both to the Firm and to those platforms; thus, the provision of Information is also subject to the privacy policy and terms of use of each of the platforms.
5.5. Without derogating from the above, the Firm does not transfer Personal Information to third parties for their independent use, except subject to the explicit prior consent of the User or as required by law.
5.6. Without derogating from the above, the Firm may transfer information about Users in the following cases as well:
5.6.1. Upon receipt of User consent to perform the transfer;
5.6.2. In any case where the Information is transferred to corporations owned by the Firm, including for supervision, management, and ongoing operational purposes;
5.6.3. To respond to User support or service requests;
5.6.4. To enforce this Privacy Policy;
5.6.5. To detect, prevent, or otherwise address misuse, security and safety issues, and technical problems;
5.6.6. To comply with requirements of any law;
5.6.7. In the event the Firm transfers and/or assigns its activity, rights, or obligations towards Users to a third party, including within the framework of business negotiations, and in cases of transfer of Firm shares or the majority of its assets, insofar as the transfer of Information is necessary for the purpose of executing such actions;
5.6.8. If the information is statistical/aggregative information that does not directly identify Users.
6.1. The Firm invests efforts and devotes resources to protect Users’ Information and employs appropriate security measures for the Information in its possession, at an adequate level matching accepted standards in the field and according to law, and in accordance with the risk level. This is to mitigate the risks of unauthorized access or penetration of systems and potential harm to User privacy and in connection with their Information. Notwithstanding the above, absolute protection against such risks cannot be granted, and it is clarified to the User that the Firm shall not bear responsibility for any damage and/or loss, direct or indirect, of any kind, caused as a result thereof, including due to infringement of privacy.
7.1. The Firm shall retain Users’ Information as long as necessary to realize the purposes for which the Information was collected, as detailed in this Privacy Policy, or for the period required by any law.
7.2. At the end of the said period, the Personal Information will be deleted or kept anonymously such that the User cannot be identified thereby, unless an additional genuine need exists to retain the Information or a legal obligation to do so.
8.1. In accordance with the Protection of Privacy Law, the User has the following rights:
8.1.1. Right of Review – To review Personal Information about the User found in the Firm’s databases.
8.1.2. Right to Receive Information – To receive information from the Firm regarding the manner in which use is made of the User’s Personal Information, including purposes of use, identity of parties who received the Information, and retention period.
8.1.3. Right of Rectification – To correct incorrect, partial, or outdated information about the User.
8.1.4. Right of Deletion – To request the deletion of the User’s Personal Information, insofar as required by law.
8.1.5. Right of Objection – To object to the use of Information for direct marketing purposes at any time.
8.1.6. Right to Restriction of Processing – To request that the Firm restrict the processing of the User’s Personal Information in certain cases, such as when an inquiry is being conducted regarding the correctness of the Information or objection to its use.
8.1.7. Right to Data Portability – To request to receive the Personal Information provided by the User to the Firm in a structured, common, and readable format, and to request its transfer to another party.
8.2. Inquiries on these matters and/or any matter regarding this Privacy Policy should be directed to the Firm via the contact details detailed below, and the Firm shall respond to every inquiry within a reasonable time.
9.1. The Firm does not knowingly collect Personal Information from Users under the age of 16 and does not wish to process or keep information regarding such children.
9.2. Insofar as it becomes known to the Firm that Personal Information of a child under the age of 16 has been collected, the Firm shall act to delete the Information as soon as possible.
10.1. You may contact the Firm regarding anything related to this Privacy Policy via email at: [email protected].
11.1. The law applicable to and in connection with this Privacy Policy and use of the Website is Israeli law only.
11.2. Exclusive jurisdiction in connection with this Privacy Policy and the Website Terms of Use is vested in the competent court in Tel Aviv-Yafo only.
