PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: June 10, 2025
Last Updated: September 1, 2026
Gilad Creative Media, Inc., including AdamGilad.com and all of its associated websites, programs, products, services, and offerings (collectively, the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and otherwise process personal information when you visit Gilad Creative Media, Inc., including AdamGilad.com and all of its associated websites, programs, products, services, and offerings (collectively, the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), join our membership or community, attend our programs or events, communicate with us, or otherwise interact with our websites, applications, communications, and services, collectively referred to as the "Services."
By using our Services, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy should be read together with our Terms and Conditions.
1. PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT
The personal information we collect depends on how you interact with us and which Services you use.
We may collect the following categories of information:
A. IDENTIFIERS AND CONTACT INFORMATION
This may include:
• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Mailing address
• Billing address
• Account username
• Account identifiers
• Other information you provide when registering or communicating with us
B. ACCOUNT AND MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
When you create an account or participate in a program, we may collect:
• Login and account information
• Membership status
• Courses or programs purchased
• Program participation information
• Attendance information
• Membership preferences
• Account settings
• Communications with our support team
C. TRANSACTION AND PURCHASE INFORMATION
When you make a purchase, we may collect information regarding:
• Products or programs purchased
• Purchase dates
• Subscription or membership status
• Billing history
• Transaction identifiers
• Payment status
• Refund or cancellation information
Payment card information is generally processed by third-party payment processors.
We do not ordinarily store complete credit or debit card numbers ourselves.
D. COMMUNICATION INFORMATION
We may collect information you provide when you:
• Contact customer support
• Send us an email
• Complete a survey
• Submit a form
• Respond to a questionnaire
• Participate in a community discussion
• Attend a live session
• Communicate with an instructor or facilitator
• Submit feedback
• Provide a testimonial
• Participate in an event
E. CREATIVE AND USER-GENERATED CONTENT
TGilad Creative Media, Inc., including AdamGilad.com and all of its associated websites, programs, products, services, and offerings (collectively, the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”)is centered in part around writing, storytelling, creative expression, and community.
When you choose to participate, you may provide:
• Writing exercises
• Stories
• Essays
• Journal-style responses
• Comments
• Community posts
• Discussion contributions
• Audio or video submissions
• Photographs
• Testimonials
• Other creative or personal content
You should use your own judgment when deciding what personal information to include in material you share with instructors, facilitators, or other participants.
F. INTERNET, DEVICE, AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When you use our websites or digital Services, we or our service providers may automatically collect information such as:
• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Operating system
• Device identifiers
• Approximate geographic location derived from IP address
• Pages visited
• Links clicked
• Referring website
• Date and time of access
• Time spent on pages
• Website interaction information
• Login activity
• Error or diagnostic information
G. MARKETING AND PREFERENCE INFORMATION
We may collect information concerning:
• Email preferences
• SMS preferences
• Newsletter subscriptions
• Marketing consent
• Interests
• Program preferences
• Survey responses
• Advertising interactions
• Communication history
H. INFORMATION FROM SOCIAL MEDIA OR THIRD-PARTY PLATFORMS
If you interact with us through a social media platform, video conferencing provider, online community platform, payment provider, or other third-party service, we may receive information made available to us through that service according to your settings and the provider's policies.
I. SENSITIVE PERSONAL INFORMATION
In limited circumstances, information voluntarily shared through writing exercises, discussions, or other activities could reveal information considered sensitive under certain privacy laws.
For example, creative writing or personal storytelling could reveal information concerning:
• Religious or philosophical beliefs
• Racial or ethnic origin
• Health information
• Sexual orientation or sex life
• Precise personal experiences
• Family circumstances
• Other sensitive matters
We do not require participants to disclose sensitive personal information in creative exercises unless clearly necessary for a particular Service.
You should disclose only information you are comfortable sharing.
Where applicable law provides special rights concerning sensitive personal information, we will process such information consistent with those requirements.
2. HOW WE COLLECT INFORMATION
We may collect personal information:
DIRECTLY FROM YOU
For example, when you:
• Register for an account
• Purchase a product
• Join a membership
• Register for an event
• Complete a form
• Subscribe to communications
• Contact us
• Participate in a workshop
• Submit creative work
• Post in a community
• Respond to a survey
AUTOMATICALLY
We may collect certain technical and usage information automatically through:
• Cookies
• Pixels
• Tags
• Analytics tools
• Log files
• Similar technologies
FROM SERVICE PROVIDERS AND BUSINESS PARTNERS
We may receive information from:
• Payment processors
• Website providers
• Community platforms
• Email service providers
• Advertising platforms
• Analytics providers
• Video conferencing services
• Customer relationship management systems
• Other vendors that support our operations
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We may use personal information to:
PROVIDE OUR SERVICES
Including to:
• Create and administer your account
• Deliver courses and programs
• Provide access to membership areas
• Process registrations
• Facilitate community participation
• Provide live sessions
• Deliver digital materials
• Process purchases and subscriptions
• Provide customer support
COMMUNICATE WITH YOU
Including to send:
• Purchase confirmations
• Receipts
• Account notices
• Program reminders
• Event information
• Membership communications
• Customer service responses
• Important changes to our Services
MARKET OUR SERVICES
Subject to applicable law and your communication preferences, we may use information to send:
• Newsletters
• Program announcements
• Special offers
• Educational content
• Event invitations
• Promotional communications
IMPROVE AND DEVELOP OUR SERVICES
We may use information to:
• Understand how people use our websites
• Improve website performance
• Develop new programs
• Analyze participation
• Improve user experience
• Troubleshoot technical issues
• Measure engagement
MAINTAIN SECURITY AND PREVENT FRAUD
We may process information to:
• Protect accounts
• Detect fraudulent transactions
• Prevent misuse
• Investigate suspicious activity
• Protect our systems
• Enforce our Terms and Conditions
COMPLY WITH LAW
We may use information as reasonably necessary to:
• Comply with legal obligations
• Respond to lawful requests
• Establish or defend legal claims
• Maintain business and tax records
• Enforce agreements
• Protect our legal rights
4. OUR LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING
Where applicable privacy laws require a legal basis for processing personal information, we may rely on one or more of the following:
• Your consent
• Performance of a contract with you
• Taking steps at your request before entering into a contract
• Our legitimate business interests
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Protection of our legal rights
• Other lawful grounds permitted by applicable law
Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent as permitted by applicable law.
5. HOW WE DISCLOSE PERSONAL INFORMATION
We may disclose personal information to third parties as reasonably necessary to operate our Services.
SERVICE PROVIDERS
We may use third-party companies that assist us with functions such as:
• Website hosting
• Customer relationship management
• Payment processing
• Email delivery
• SMS delivery
• Video conferencing
• Community platforms
• Analytics
• Advertising
• Technical support
• Cloud storage
• Security
• Accounting
• Legal services
• Customer support
These companies may process personal information on our behalf or as otherwise permitted by law.
PAYMENT PROCESSORS
Payment information may be provided directly to third-party payment processors.
Their handling of payment information is governed by their own privacy and security practices.
PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS
We may disclose information to attorneys, accountants, consultants, insurers, or other professional advisors when reasonably necessary.
LEGAL AND SAFETY DISCLOSURES
We may disclose information when we reasonably believe disclosure is necessary to:
• Comply with applicable law
• Respond to subpoenas, court orders, or lawful government requests
• Protect our legal rights
• Prevent fraud
• Protect the security of our Services
• Protect the safety or rights of participants, employees, contractors, or others
• Investigate violations of our Terms and Conditions
BUSINESS TRANSFERS
If Gilad Creative Media, Inc. undergoes a merger, financing, acquisition, restructuring, bankruptcy, sale of assets, or similar business transaction, personal information may be disclosed or transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law.
6. SALE OR SHARING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
We do not sell personal information for money in the ordinary meaning of the word "sell."
However, certain privacy laws, including California law, may define "sale" or "sharing" more broadly.
For example, the use of certain advertising cookies, pixels, analytics technologies, or advertising platforms may constitute "sharing" of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising under California law.
If our use of technology constitutes selling or sharing personal information under applicable law, eligible individuals may have the right to opt out.
Where required, we will provide an appropriate method to exercise this right.
We will also honor legally recognized opt-out preference signals, such as Global Privacy Control, where required by applicable law.
7. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES
We and our service providers may use cookies, pixels, tags, scripts, local storage, and similar technologies.
ESSENTIAL COOKIES
These technologies may be required to:
• Operate the website
• Maintain security
• Process purchases
• Keep users logged in
• Remember preferences
• Provide requested functionality
ANALYTICS COOKIES
We may use analytics technologies to understand:
• Website traffic
• Visitor activity
• Page performance
• Engagement
• Technical problems
• How users find and navigate our Services
ADVERTISING AND MARKETING TECHNOLOGIES
Where used, advertising technologies may help us:
• Measure advertising effectiveness
• Understand marketing campaigns
• Reach people who may be interested in our Services
• Present relevant advertising
Where required by applicable law, we will provide appropriate choices regarding non-essential cookies or advertising technologies.
8. YOUR COOKIE CHOICES
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may be able to manage certain cookies through:
• Our cookie consent tool, if available
• Your browser settings
• Your device settings
• Advertising platform controls
• Global Privacy Control or similar recognized privacy signals
Blocking certain cookies may affect website functionality.
9. EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS
If you subscribe to our email list or otherwise provide the appropriate consent, we may send newsletters, educational content, announcements, event invitations, and promotional communications.
You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
We may continue to send transactional or administrative communications that are necessary to provide Services you have requested, including:
• Purchase receipts
• Account notices
• Security communications
• Membership information
• Program reminders
• Customer service responses
Unsubscribing from marketing communications does not necessarily unsubscribe you from essential service-related communications.
10. SMS AND TEXT MESSAGE COMMUNICATIONS
If you expressly opt in to receive text messages from us, we may send communications concerning programs, reminders, events, memberships, promotions, or other communications described when you provide consent.
Message frequency may vary.
Message and data rates may apply.
Consent to receive promotional text messages is not a condition of purchase where prohibited by law.
You may withdraw your consent to receive promotional text messages using the opt-out mechanism provided in those messages.
Transactional or service-related text messages may be treated differently where permitted by law.
11. DATA SECURITY
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures intended to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
These measures may include, where appropriate:
• Access controls
• Authentication measures
• Secure payment providers
• Encryption technologies
• Vendor controls
• Security monitoring
• Restricted access to information
• Technical safeguards
However, no method of transmission over the internet, electronic storage system, or digital platform can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to:
• Provide our Services
• Maintain your account
• Complete transactions
• Maintain appropriate business records
• Comply with tax and accounting obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Prevent fraud
• Enforce agreements
• Meet legal obligations
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, the purpose for which it was collected, and applicable legal requirements.
When information is no longer reasonably necessary, we may delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable law.
13. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Depending on where you live and applicable privacy law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
These rights may include the right to:
• Request access to personal information we maintain about you
• Request information about the categories of personal information we collect
• Request information about how personal information is used
• Request information about categories of third parties to whom information is disclosed
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of certain personal information
• Obtain a portable copy of certain information
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Opt out of certain marketing communications
• Opt out of certain sales or sharing of personal information
• Limit certain uses of sensitive personal information where applicable
• Object to certain processing where applicable
• Appeal certain privacy decisions where applicable
• Exercise privacy rights without unlawful discrimination
14. HOW TO EXERCISE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
To submit a privacy request, contact:
Please include enough information for us to understand your request.
We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.
Verification procedures will depend on the nature and sensitivity of the request and the information involved.
We will not request more personal information than reasonably necessary to verify your identity and process your request.
We will respond within the time required by applicable law.
Certain requests may be denied or limited where an exception applies, including where retention is required to complete a transaction, maintain security, comply with legal obligations, establish or defend legal claims, or otherwise as permitted by law.
15. AUTHORIZED AGENTS
Where permitted by applicable law, you may designate an authorized agent to submit certain privacy requests on your behalf.
We may require reasonable evidence that the agent is authorized to act for you.
We may also require you to verify your identity or directly confirm that you authorized the request where permitted by law.
16. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS
California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, if and to the extent those laws apply to us.
These rights may include:
RIGHT TO KNOW
You may have the right to request information concerning the personal information we have collected about you, including:
• Categories of personal information collected
• Categories of sources from which information was obtained
• Business or commercial purposes for collecting, using, selling, or sharing information
• Categories of third parties to whom information was disclosed
• Categories of personal information sold or shared, if applicable
• Specific pieces of personal information collected, subject to applicable exceptions
RIGHT TO DELETE
You may have the right to request deletion of personal information collected from you, subject to applicable exceptions.
RIGHT TO CORRECT
You may have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.
RIGHT TO OPT OUT OF SALE OR SHARING
You may have the right to direct a covered business not to sell or share your personal information.
Where required by applicable law, we will provide a method for exercising this right.
RIGHT TO LIMIT USE OF SENSITIVE PERSONAL INFORMATION
If we use or disclose sensitive personal information in a manner that gives rise to a right to limit under California law, you may have the right to direct us to limit that use or disclosure.
RIGHT TO NON-DISCRIMINATION
We will not unlawfully discriminate against you because you exercise a privacy right.
This means we will not unlawfully:
• Deny Services
• Charge different prices
• Provide a different level or quality of Service
• Retaliate against you
solely because you exercised a legally protected privacy right.
GLOBAL PRIVACY CONTROL
Where legally required, we recognize qualifying browser-based opt-out preference signals, such as Global Privacy Control, as requests to opt out of applicable sale or sharing of personal information.
17. CATEGORIES OF PERSONAL INFORMATION UNDER CALIFORNIA LAW
To the extent the California Consumer Privacy Act applies to us, the categories of personal information we may collect can include:
• Identifiers
• Customer records information
• Commercial information
• Internet or electronic network activity
• Geolocation information, generally approximate unless otherwise disclosed
• Audio, visual, or similar information
• Professional or employment-related information if voluntarily provided
• Inferences drawn from personal information
• Sensitive personal information when voluntarily provided or otherwise necessary to provide Services
We collect and use these categories for the business purposes described elsewhere in this Privacy Policy.
18. PERSONAL INFORMATION OF CHILDREN
Our Services are intended primarily for adults.
We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under the age of 13 without legally required parental or guardian consent.
If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information to us without appropriate authorization, please contact:
We will take reasonable steps to investigate and delete the information where required.
We do not knowingly sell or share the personal information of individuals under 16 without the affirmative authorization required by applicable law.
19. COMMUNITY PRIVACY
Gilad Creative Media, Inc, including AdamGilad.com and all of its associated websites, programs, products, services, and offerings (collectively, the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) may provide online or live communities where participants communicate with one another.
Information you voluntarily post or share in community spaces may be visible to other participants.
This may include:
• Your name
• Profile information
• Comments
• Posts
• Creative writing
• Photographs
• Videos
• Audio
• Chat messages
• Other information you choose to share
You should not post information that you do not want other participants to see.
We ask participants to respect one another's privacy, but we cannot guarantee that another participant will not copy, record, retain, or disclose information shared in a community environment.
Please review our Terms and Conditions for additional community rules.
20. LIVE EVENTS, VIDEO CONFERENCES, AND RECORDINGS
Certain programs, workshops, classes, events, or community sessions may occur through video conferencing or similar technology.
Depending on the program, participants may choose to provide their:
• Name
• Voice
• Image
• Video
• Chat messages
• Written contributions
• Other participant-generated content
Certain sessions may be recorded.
Where sessions are recorded, we may provide notice through program materials, registration pages, the relevant platform, or at the beginning of a session.
Recordings may contain participant names, voices, images, chat contributions, or other information participants voluntarily share.
Where additional consent is required by applicable law for a particular recording or use, we will seek that consent.
21. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND SERVICES
Our Services may contain links to, integrations with, or functionality provided by third parties.
Examples may include:
• Payment processors
• Community platforms
• Video conferencing providers
• Social media platforms
• Scheduling services
• Analytics services
• Advertising platforms
• Cloud providers
We do not control the privacy practices of independent third parties.
Their collection and use of information may be governed by their own privacy policies and terms.
We encourage you to review their privacy practices.
22. SOCIAL MEDIA
If you interact with The Jewish Voice Project through social media, the social media provider may collect information about your activity according to its own privacy practices.
Information you post publicly on social media may be visible to us and to the general public.
You should review your privacy settings and the applicable social media platform's privacy policy.
23. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
We may use artificial intelligence, automation, software, or other technology tools to support certain business functions, such as:
• Customer service
• Content organization
• Administrative processes
• Marketing operations
• Data analysis
• Program development
• Website functionality
Where personal information is processed through such tools, we seek to use them in a manner consistent with applicable privacy obligations and this Privacy Policy.
We do not intentionally use highly sensitive participant content for unrelated purposes without an appropriate legal basis or permission.
24. INTERNATIONAL USERS AND DATA TRANSFERS
Gilad Creative Media, Inc. is based in the United States.
If you access our Services from outside the United States, your information may be processed or stored in the United States or other countries in which our service providers operate.
Privacy laws in those jurisdictions may differ from the laws of your home country.
Where required by applicable law, we will use appropriate safeguards for international transfers of personal information.
25. EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA, UNITED KINGDOM, AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL PRIVACY RIGHTS
If you are located in a jurisdiction that provides additional privacy rights, including certain jurisdictions in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you may have rights concerning your personal information that are in addition to those described above.
Depending on applicable law, these rights may include:
• Access
• Correction
• Deletion
• Restriction of processing
• Objection to processing
• Data portability
• Withdrawal of consent
• The right to submit a complaint to an applicable data protection authority
These rights are subject to applicable legal limitations and exceptions.
To submit a request, contact:
26. DO NOT TRACK
Some web browsers provide a "Do Not Track" setting.
Because there is not one universally accepted technical standard governing all Do Not Track signals, our websites may not respond to traditional Do Not Track settings.
Where required by applicable law, we recognize qualifying opt-out preference signals such as Global Privacy Control.
27. DATA BREACHES AND SECURITY INCIDENTS
If we become aware of a security incident involving personal information, we may investigate the incident and take reasonable measures to contain and remediate it.
Where applicable law requires notification to affected individuals, regulators, or other authorities, we will provide notification as required.
28. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
Our Services may contain links to websites operated by third parties.
We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of those websites.
This Privacy Policy applies only to information processed by or on behalf of Gilad Creative Media, Inc. in connection with the Services described in this Policy.
29. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:
• Changes to our Services
• Changes to our information practices
• New technologies
• Legal or regulatory developments
• Operational changes
When we update this Privacy Policy, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of the Policy.
If required by law, we may provide additional notice of material changes.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
30. CONTACT US
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, or your personal information, or if you wish to submit a privacy request, please contact:
Gilad Creative Media, Inc.
AdamGilad.com
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.AdamGilad.com