Last updated: November 26, 2025
We deem the protection of your personal data of the highest importance at Passport.News and we aim to make you feel safe when using our website. Below you will find everything you need to know about the type of data we collect and the purposes for which we use it.
This following Privacy Policy is an integral part of your agreement with M.T.T., The Israeli Company for Tourism and Aviation Information Ltd. (“Company”) regarding your use of the Passport.News website (www.passport.news) and its associated platforms (collectively, the “Website”). Together with our Terms of Use, this Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, and safeguarding of your personal and non-personal information while exploring our content.
All terms in this Privacy Policy have the meanings ascribed to them in the Terms of Use unless explicitly stated otherwise. We make reasonable efforts to protect your privacy and handle your personal information in accordance with applicable law, including the EU GDPR and other global data protection regulations.
By using the Website, you consent to the collection, retention, and use of information you provide and any data generated from your interactions with the Website. This may also include information obtained from third parties.
1. Information We Collect
We automatically collect information when you use the Website, including:
● Your IP address and approximate location
● Date and time of access
● The type of device, operating system, and browser you are using
● The pages that you visit, the time spent on our site, and the links you click
● Referring websites and search queries
● Log files, server data, and any error reports
● The amount of transferred data and a confirmation on whether the data was successfully accessed
● Any interactions with ads, embedded content, or newsletters
This data collected in a log file is further used to improve our Website, enhance our security options, guarantee the stability of our system and protect it against potential third-party attacks, and provide an overall better user experience. We may also assess the data via statistical analysis.
We do not directly link the data in our log files to users or their identities. The exclusive purpose of using the data is for internal purposes. The data will not be passed on to third parties or merged with other data.
1.1.1.What Are Cookies?
Cookies are defined as small files containing text that are temporarily stored on hard disks. Passport.News relies on the use of cookies for technical purposes, without specifically pointing this out on each occasion. Our system automatically saves your IP address while using cookies.
Cookies are not used to store personal data. Their purpose is to collect anonymous data and statistics regarding the way visitors use our website and assist us with assessing performance. This data is further used to improve and personalize our content so you can benefit from a better visiting experience.
1.1.2.Which Cookies Do We Use?
Persistent Cookies
These types of cookies will stay on your computer even after you turn the device off or close your browser. They are activated every time you visit our website and are assigned a unique identifier that belongs to a persistent cookie that our system leaves on your browser. This will serve a variety of purposes, including saving your preferred language for accessing the website.
If you prefer us not remembering your computer, you can choose to disable the storage of cookies in your browser or turn on notification for when cookies are sent.
Session Cookies
These types of cookies have a limited duration that end once your browsing session ends. This means they will disappear from your computer as soon as you will shut own your conputer or close your browser.
No Cookies
It is also possible to browse our website without cookies.
Cookies will remain active for one year (365 days). Post-click cookies which are needed to track data following your initial click are set to 20 (days by default).
We may receive information from email or newsletter providers, advertising networks and analytics services, social media platforms, publicly available sources, and industry partners, PR agencies, and affiliates. The information may include demographic, aggregated, or anonymized data.
We use the collected information for:
● Website operation and security, including monitoring, fraud prevention, and troubleshooting problems.
● Delivering newsletters and updates to manage subscriptions and engagement.
● Improving content and services by analyzing user engagement and optimizing content.
● Personalized content and advertising suitable with the user’s interests.
● Legal compliance and communication, including responding to inquiries, legal requests, or disputes.
Your information may also be used for research, statistical analysis, surveys, and internal investigations of complaints.
3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR/CCPA)
Where applicable, we rely on:
● Consent: for newsletters, cookies, and personalized ads
● Contractual necessity: providing requested services
● Legitimate interests: website analytics, security, editorial improvement
● Legal obligations: compliance with laws
You may withdraw consent at any time.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:
● Service providers: for hosting, cloud storage, analytics, newsletters
● Advertising and affiliate partners: to deliver relevant content or ads
● Social media platforms: when interacting with embedded content
● Legal authorities: when required by law, court orders, or regulatory requests
● Business transfers: in case of mergers, sales, or restructuring
All partners are contractually obligated to safeguard your information.
4.1 International Data Transfers (For EEA Users)
As the Company operates primarily from Israel, and utilizes global service providers, your Personal Data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), which may not offer the same level of data protection as the EEA.
When we transfer your Personal Data outside of the EEA, we ensure a similar degree of protection is afforded to it by implementing at least one of the following safeguards:
By using the Website, you acknowledge that your Personal Data may be transferred to Israel and other non-EEA jurisdictions subject to these safeguards.
We retain information only as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. Comments and submissions are retained until removal, for the purpose of publication and moderation. Cookies are kept for 1-24 months for site functionality and analytics. Aggregated or anonymized data is kept indefinitely for research and reporting. Server logs are kept for 12 months for security and monitoring.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may:
● Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
● Restrict or object to processing.
● Withdraw consent.
● Receive your data (“data portability”).
● File a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Contact [email protected] to exercise your rights.
7. Security
We implement up-to-date measures, including encryption, firewalls and access controls, and regular monitoring and malware detection. No system is completely secure. Users acknowledge the inherent risk of digital communications.
Passport.news is intended for users aged 16+. As suchm we do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided information, contact us to remove it.
Users who join the Passport.News subscription and distribution list through the Website in order to receive updates and news regarding the tourism, aviation, and hospitality sectors, consent to receive direct mail via their email, including information, newsletters, offers, advertisements, or marketing materials (hereinafter: "Mailing").
Any user who registers as a subscriber can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the designated link in the Mailing or by sending an email to [email protected] to confirm receipt. Upon receiving the unsubscribe request, the company will act within a reasonable timeframe to remove the user from the mailing list.
By agreeing to this Privacy Policy, you acknowledge that technical issues may sometimes arise during the unsubscribe process, and as long as the company acts in good faith, you waive any claims, lawsuits, or demands against the company regarding such issues.
10. Third-Party Advertising & Services
Third-party advertisers may collect anonymized activity data to serve ads. Their policies may differ from ours; please review their privacy notices.
11. Data Transfer Without Consent
The company may occasionally engage third parties, including advertising companies, to display advertisements on the Website and/or provide other services. Some advertisements and/or services may originate from third-party servers. These parties may collect information about the user's activity. Additionally, these parties may use information (excluding personal data) about the user's online activities to deliver advertisements for products and services that may interest the user, subject to their own privacy policies, which may differ from the company's Privacy Policy and are available on the third-party websites.
We may transfer information without consent in cases of:
● Violations of this Privacy Policy or law
● Legal obligations or government requests
● Disputes, legal proceedings, or enforcement of rights
● Protection of users’ life, health, or property
● Business transfers (sale or merger of Website operations)
Users waive claims against the company regarding such transfers.
The above exceptions do not incur any obligation on the company to report and/or transfer information to any party, and the user and/or their representatives shall have no claim, demand, or lawsuit against the company regarding the transfer and/or non-transfer of information or the consequences thereof.
External websites may have separate privacy practices. Additional privacy terms may apply to specific services.
In the event of conflict with the Terms of Use, the Terms of Use prevail.
13. Contact
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact the company at [email protected]. We respond promptly and within all legally required deadlines.