PRIVACY POLICY Known By Name Israel Last updated: 28 May 2026
1. Identity and Contact Details of the Data Controller
Known By Name Israel is the data controller responsible for personal data collected through this website. For all privacy-related inquiries, you may contact us at contact@kbnisrael.org or by phone at +972 58 418 0667.
2. Scope of This Policy
This policy applies to all personal data collected through the website kbnisrael.org, including through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, donation processing, and general website analytics. It applies to all visitors regardless of their country of residence.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases under Article 6 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.
When you submit a contact form or send an inquiry, we process your data on the basis of legitimate interest in responding to your communication. When you subscribe to our newsletter, we process your email address on the basis of your explicit consent, which you may withdraw at any time. When you make a donation, processing of your transaction data is necessary for the performance of that transaction. General website analytics are processed on the basis of our legitimate interest in understanding how the website is used, provided such processing does not override your fundamental rights.
4. Personal Data We Collect
We collect only the personal data you voluntarily provide or that is generated by your use of this website. This includes your name, email address, and phone number when submitted through a contact or inquiry form, your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, transaction-related data processed by our payment provider when you make a donation, and anonymized usage data collected through analytics tools including pages visited, session duration, and approximate geographic location derived from IP address.
We do not collect sensitive personal data as defined under Article 9 of the GDPR.
5. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use personal data solely for the purposes for which it was collected. Contact and inquiry data is used to respond to your message and to follow up where relevant. Newsletter subscriber data is used to send periodic ministry updates, outreach reports, and prayer requests. Donation-related data is processed exclusively to complete your transaction through our payment provider. Analytics data is used to improve the content, structure, and usability of the website.
We do not use personal data for automated decision-making or profiling as defined under Article 22 of the GDPR.
6. Newsletter Subscription and Consent
Subscription to our newsletter requires your active consent. By subscribing, you agree to receive periodic communications from Known By Name Israel. You may withdraw your consent and unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email or by contacting us directly at contact@kbnisrael.org. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.
7. Donation and Payment Processing
Donations made through this website are processed by PayPal or other third-party payment processors. Known By Name Israel does not collect, store, or have access to your payment card information. All payment data is handled directly by the relevant payment processor in accordance with their own privacy and security policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of your payment provider before completing a transaction.
8. Third-Party Service Providers and Data Processors
We work with third-party service providers who may process personal data on our behalf. These include our newsletter distribution platform, our payment processor, and analytics service providers. All third-party processors are required to handle your data in accordance with applicable data protection law. Where these providers are located outside the European Economic Area, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for any data transfer, including reliance on standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions where applicable.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how the website is used. We use analytics cookies to collect anonymized data about visitor behavior. We do not use cookies to identify you personally or to serve targeted advertising.
When you first visit this website, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice that allows you to accept or refuse non-essential cookies before any such cookies are set on your device. Essential cookies necessary for the basic functioning of the website may still be set regardless of your preference. You may change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time through your browser settings or by clearing your stored preferences and revisiting the site.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, and in accordance with applicable legal obligations. Contact form submissions and correspondence are retained for a period of two years from the date of last communication. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Anonymized analytics data may be retained indefinitely as it cannot be used to identify you.
11. Your Rights as a Data Subject
Depending on your country of residence, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data. You have the right to access the personal data we hold about you. You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data. You have the right to request deletion of your personal data where there is no legitimate reason for us to continue processing it. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent. You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interest. You have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@kbnisrael.org. We will respond to all requests within 30 days.
12. Israeli Privacy Law
Known By Name Israel operates in Israel and complies with the Israeli Protection of Privacy Act 1981 and its associated regulations. If you are an Israeli resident and have concerns about how your personal data is handled, you may contact the Israeli Privacy Protection Authority.
13. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal data through this website, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The date at the top of this document indicates when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
15. Contact
For any questions, requests, or concerns relating to this Privacy Policy or to the handling of your personal data, please contact us at contact@kbnisrael.org.