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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Olive & Thyme ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website oliveandthyme.pro and the farm-to-table restaurant located at 31 Ibn Gabirol Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo 6407801, Israel (Company No. 524011796). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the Israeli Privacy Protection Law, 5741-1981 (PPL) and its regulations, and where applicable, the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Make a reservation or submit a contact form (name, email, phone number, party size, preferred date/time)
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications
  • Participate in farm dinners or private events
  • Contact us by email or telephone

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical data, including:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Device information and operating system
  • Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
  • Cookie and similar tracking technology data (see Section 7)

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Contractual necessity: To fulfill reservation requests and respond to inquiries
  • Legitimate interests: To improve our website, services, and customer experience
  • Consent: For marketing communications and non-essential cookies
  • Legal obligation: To comply with applicable Israeli and EU laws

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Process and confirm table reservations
  • Respond to contact form submissions and customer inquiries
  • Send reservation confirmations and service-related communications
  • Improve our website functionality and user experience
  • Send promotional materials, where you have opted in
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Protect against fraud and ensure security

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

  • Service providers: Reservation platforms, email delivery services, website hosting, and analytics providers bound by confidentiality agreements
  • Legal authorities: When required by Israeli law, court order, or governmental request
  • Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with appropriate safeguards

Where data is transferred outside Israel or the EEA, we ensure adequate protection through standard contractual clauses or other approved mechanisms under GDPR Article 46.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:

  • Reservation data: up to 3 years after your last visit
  • Contact form submissions: up to 2 years
  • Marketing consent records: until withdrawal of consent plus 1 year
  • Website analytics: up to 26 months
  • Legal/compliance records: as required by applicable law

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance functionality and analyze traffic. Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential cookies: Required for basic site operation (e.g., cookie consent preference stored in localStorage)
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (only with your consent)
  • Functional cookies: Remember your preferences for a better experience

You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie banner or your browser settings. Declining non-essential cookies will not affect your ability to browse the site. For more information, contact us at reserve@oliveandthyme.pro.

8. Your Rights

8.1 Under Israeli Privacy Protection Law

You have the right to:

  • Review personal data held about you in our databases
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements

Requests under the PPL should be submitted in writing to the address above or via email.

8.2 Under GDPR (for EEA Residents)

If you are located in the EEA, you additionally have the right to:

  • Access your personal data and receive a copy (Article 15)
  • Rectify inaccurate data (Article 16)
  • Request erasure — "right to be forgotten" (Article 17)
  • Restrict processing (Article 18)
  • Data portability (Article 20)
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests (Article 21)
  • Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting prior lawful processing
  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at reserve@oliveandthyme.pro. We will respond within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encrypted connections (HTTPS), access controls, and staff training. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media, review platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Material changes will be communicated via email or a prominent website notice where required by law.

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, requests, or complaints:

Contact Us

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