Privacy Policy

How Mediterranean Bowl collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

Last updated: January 2026

Mediterranean Bowl ("we," "us," or "our"), operating at mediterraneanbowl.pro and 88 Allenby Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo 6513401, Israel (Company No. 534021796), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data in accordance with the Israeli Protection of Privacy Law, 5741-1981, and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

  • Contact form submissions: name, email address, message content, and subject selection
  • Email correspondence: any personal data you include in communications with us
  • Catering inquiries: event details, company name, and contact information

Information collected automatically

  • Cookie preferences stored in your browser's local storage
  • Technical data such as browser type, device type, operating system, and referring URL
  • IP address and approximate geographic location (country/region level)
  • Pages visited and time spent on our website

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes and legal bases:

  • Responding to inquiries — to reply to contact form submissions and emails (legitimate interest / contract performance)
  • Catering and orders — to process group order requests and event catering (contract performance)
  • Website functionality — to remember cookie consent preferences (legitimate interest)
  • Legal compliance — to meet obligations under Israeli law and respond to lawful requests (legal obligation)
  • Website improvement — to understand how visitors use our site and improve user experience (legitimate interest)

4. Cookies

Our website uses a minimal cookie approach:

  • Essential cookies: We store your cookie consent preference in local storage (key: mb_cookie). This is necessary to remember your choice and avoid showing the consent banner repeatedly.
  • Analytics: We do not currently use third-party analytics or tracking cookies.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the cookie consent functionality of our site.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist in operating our website or email systems, bound by confidentiality agreements
  • When required by law, regulation, court order, or governmental authority
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of Mediterranean Bowl, our customers, or others

6. International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted and operated from Israel. If you access our site from the European Economic Area (EEA), your data may be transferred to and processed in Israel. Israel has been recognized by the European Commission as providing an adequate level of data protection. For transfers to other countries, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

7. Data Retention

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

  • Contact form data: up to 24 months from last interaction
  • Email correspondence: up to 36 months from last communication
  • Cookie consent records: stored locally in your browser until cleared
  • Technical logs: up to 12 months

8. Your Rights

Under Israeli privacy law and GDPR (where applicable), you have the following rights:

  • Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
  • Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at bowls@mediterraneanbowl.pro. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Israeli Privacy Protection Authority or your local data protection supervisory authority.

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 on data handling practices.

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 child, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact: