Privacy Policy

Scope. This policy applies to all visitors to babylony.org and any services we provide from this domain (collectively “the Service”). It covers information collected via the website, from forms, and during direct communications. It does not apply to third-party sites linked from our pages.

Principles. We follow core privacy principles: minimize data collection, secure data by design, be transparent about practices, and give users meaningful control where legally required.

Purpose. The primary operational purposes for data collection are: to provide and maintain the Service; to improve content and usability; to ensure platform security; and to support advertising where applicable (e.g., Google AdSense).

We group information into automatically collected data, data you provide voluntarily, and information from third parties.

1. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Service, servers automatically log technical details that your browser or device sends. This can include:

• IP address (we may mask or aggregate IPs when feasible)
• Browser and device type, operating system and version
• Referrer URL and landing page
• Pages visited on the Service, timestamps, and interaction events
• Approximate geographic region (city/region level)
• Performance and error logs

2. Information You Provide

Voluntary information may be collected when you interact with the site, including:

• Contact form entries (name, email, message)
• Newsletter subscriptions (email address)
• Account information if you register (optional)
• Feedback or support requests

3. Derived & Aggregated Data

We may create aggregated or anonymized datasets from collected information to analyze trends and improve the Service. Aggregated data does not identify individuals and may be used freely for analytics and research.

We use cookies and similar technologies to provide and personalize the Service, analyze usage, and, where applicable, show relevant advertising.

Types of cookies we use

• Essential cookies: Required for site operation (session management, security features).
• Performance & analytics cookies: Collect information about how the Service is used (pageviews, time on page) to help us improve.
• Functionality cookies: Remember user preferences and settings to provide a better experience.
• Advertising cookies: Used by advertising partners to deliver relevant ads. These cookies may enable personalized advertising like Google AdSense.

Managing cookies

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings or via our cookie consent mechanism (if presented). Disabling certain cookies may reduce functionality or the personalization of content and ads.

We use collected information for legitimate business and operational purposes, which include but are not limited to:

• Providing and maintaining the Service
• Personalizing content and user experience (when consented)
• Analyzing usage patterns to improve features and content
• Detecting, preventing, and responding to security incidents
• Communicating with users about updates, support requests, and policy changes
• Serving advertising through partners such as Google AdSense (see below)

We do not sell personal information to third parties. We may share non-personally identifiable aggregated data publicly or with partners.

We may use Google AdSense and other advertising services to serve ads on the Service. Google and its partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect data for personalized advertising.

How Google uses data

Google may use information about your visit to show relevant ads, limit ad frequency, and measure ad performance. Details about Google's practices and choices are available from Google directly. You can opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ads Settings or use browser-based opt-out tools.

Personalized vs non-personalized ads

Where required, we will provide a choice to receive personalized ads. If you decline, ads will be contextual and not based on browsing behavior across sites.

Ad placement and user experience

We strive to place ads in a way that does not interfere with essential actions (for example, app install or primary navigation). Ads will be clearly identified and separated from interactive controls.

We may use third-party partners to provide hosting, analytics, marketing, and other services. These services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. Examples include:

• Google Analytics — for usage analytics (with IP anonymization where supported)
• Cloud hosting and CDN providers — for site delivery and performance
• Email service providers — for newsletter delivery and transactional emails

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites linked to from our Service. Please read their privacy policies before providing personal information.

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Specific retention periods vary by data type. Examples:

• Anonymous analytics data: aggregated indefinitely for trend analysis
• Support emails and correspondence: retained until the matter is resolved + a limited archival period (typically 1–3 years)
• Account information: retained while the account is active and for a reasonable period after account closure to meet legal requirements

If you request deletion of personal data, we will take reasonable steps to remove your information from active systems. Note that backups and cached copies may persist for a limited time and will be deleted in accordance with our backup retention policies.

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards intended to protect user data. Examples include:

• HTTPS/TLS encryption for site traffic
• Access controls and role-based permissions
• Regular dependency and security patching
• Monitoring for unusual activity and automatic alerts
• Secure storage of credentials and secrets

While we work to secure data, no system is completely immune to risk. In the unlikely event of a breach affecting personal data, we will follow applicable laws and notify affected users where required.

Babylony is not directed to children under the applicable legal age (e.g., under 13 in the U.S.). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

If you believe we have collected personal data from a child in violation of applicable law, please contact us and we will promptly take steps to delete the information.

Our operations are global. Data may be processed in countries other than your own for the purposes described in this policy. When transfers are made to regions with different privacy laws, we rely on appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses) and only work with partners that provide adequate protections.

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal data. These can include:

• Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Ask us to delete your personal data (subject to legal limits).
• Restrict processing: Request that we limit how we use your data.
• Data portability: Where applicable, request data in a portable format.
• Opt-out of marketing: Choose not to receive promotional communications.

To exercise rights, contact us at the address below. We will verify requests as necessary to protect your privacy and will respond in accordance with applicable law.

Where GDPR or similar laws apply, we process personal data based on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Consent — where you have given consent for a specific purpose
• Contract — processing necessary to perform a contract with you
• Legal obligation — to comply with laws and regulations
• Legitimate interests — for operations, security, and product improvement (balanced against user rights)

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or product features. When changes are significant, we will provide more prominent notice (for example via a banner or email) and update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: support@babylony.org

Address: Baes Israel - Jerusalem - Israel

We will respond to verified requests as required by law and in a timely manner.