Last updated: May 11, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Aviv Gelman Law Firm (the “Firm”, “we”, “us”) handles personal information when you use this website or contact the Firm regarding Israeli legal services.
1. Controller
The controller for this website is Aviv Gelman Law Firm, Haifa, Israel. Contact: office@aviv-law.co.il.
2. Information we may receive
- Information you choose to send by email, WhatsApp, telephone or other communication channels, including your name, contact details, country, documents, deadlines and a description of the legal matter.
- Technical information generated when you browse the website, such as IP address, browser, device, pages viewed and approximate location, where analytics cookies are accepted.
- Information required for conflict checks, client intake, legal services, billing, compliance and record keeping if you become a client.
3. Purposes and legal bases
We process personal information to respond to enquiries, assess whether the Firm can assist, provide legal services, manage client files, comply with professional and legal obligations, protect legal rights, maintain website security and, where you consent, measure website performance through analytics tools.
Where GDPR or UK GDPR applies, the legal bases may include consent, performance of a contract or steps before a contract, compliance with legal obligations, and legitimate interests in operating a law firm and maintaining a secure website.
4. Legal enquiries are not confidential until representation is confirmed
Sending information through the website, email or WhatsApp does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship. Please avoid sending highly sensitive documents until the Firm confirms how to transmit them securely.
5. Cookies and analytics
Non-essential analytics tools are not intended to run unless you accept analytics cookies. For details, see our Cookie Policy.
6. Sharing information
We may share information with service providers who support the website, email, hosting, IT, document handling, communications and professional operations; with Israeli courts, land registry offices, notaries, counterparties, experts or authorities where necessary for legal work; and where required by law or professional duties.
7. International transfers
The Firm is based in Israel and may communicate with clients abroad. Some service providers may process data in Israel, the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, the United States or other locations. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards or applicable transfer mechanisms.
8. Retention
We retain information for as long as needed for the purposes described above, including professional, legal, limitation, accounting and archival requirements. Enquiry data that does not become a client matter is retained only as reasonably necessary for intake, conflict, follow-up and administrative records.
9. Your rights
Depending on your location and the applicable law, you may have rights to request access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, portability, and withdrawal of consent. You may also have the right to complain to a data protection authority.
10. Security
We use reasonable organisational and technical measures to protect personal information. No website, email or messaging system is completely secure, so sensitive documents should be sent only after appropriate instructions are provided.
11. Contact
For privacy questions or requests, email office@aviv-law.co.il.
This policy is general information about website and firm privacy practices and does not constitute legal advice.