E.H. Smoler Consulting, Research for Agricultural Science Ltd.
Effective date: March 18, 2026
1. Introduction
E.H. Smoler Consulting, Research for Agricultural Science Ltd. (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website at https://ehsmoler.com. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently and responsibly. Please read this policy carefully. By using our Website, you acknowledge the practices described here.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
E.H. Smoler Consulting, Research for Agricultural Science Ltd.
Website: https://ehsmoler.com
Email: eliezer@ehsmoler.com
3. Information We Collect
We collect personal data through two channels: our contact form and Google Analytics.
3.1 Contact form
Our website contains a contact form through which you may voluntarily provide us with:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your phone number
- Any message or inquiry you choose to send
This information is transmitted to us by email and is used solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not store this information in a database or any persistent backend system.
3.2 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC (“Google”), to understand how visitors interact with our Website. Google Analytics collects information sent by your browser, including:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Your approximate geographic location (country/city level, derived from your IP address)
- Device type, operating system, and browser
- Traffic source (e.g. how you arrived at our site — search engine, direct link, referral)
- Anonymized IP address (we have enabled IP anonymization)
This data is collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies placed by Google on your device. Google Analytics data is aggregated and used only to analyze site usage trends — it is not used to identify individual users.
Google may also use this data in accordance with its own Privacy Policy, available at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
4. Cookies
Our Website uses cookies exclusively through Google Analytics. We do not set any first-party cookies or use any other tracking technologies.
Google Analytics sets the following types of cookies:
- _ga — Used to distinguish users. Expires after 2 years.
- _ga_<ID> — Used to persist session state. Expires after 2 years.
- _gid — Used to distinguish users. Expires after 24 hours.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some websites.
You may also opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data on the following legal bases:
- Contact form data: legitimate interest in responding to inquiries, and your consent by voluntarily submitting the form.
- Google Analytics data: our legitimate interest in understanding how our Website is used in order to improve it. Where required by law (e.g. for visitors from the EU/EEA), we rely on your consent, which may be collected via a cookie consent mechanism.
6. How We Use Your Information
We use the data we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
- To analyze Website traffic and usage patterns (via Google Analytics)
- To improve the content, structure, and performance of our Website
We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or automated decision-making.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We share data only in the following limited circumstances:
- Google LLC — as the provider of Google Analytics, Google receives anonymized usage data as described in Section 3.2. Google acts as a data processor on our behalf.
- Legal compliance — we may disclose data if required by law or a competent authority.
Google Analytics data is processed on servers that may be located outside Israel, including in the United States. Google participates in the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and provides appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.
8. Data Retention
We retain data for the following periods:
- Contact form inquiries (email): retained for as long as necessary to handle your inquiry, and thereafter for any legally required period under Israeli law.
- Google Analytics data: retained for 26 months by default, as configured in our Google Analytics account.
9. Your Rights
Under the Israeli Protection of Privacy Law (5741-1981) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
- Lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@ehsmoler.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and no later than 30 days.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal data to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
11. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the personal data we handle. Contact form submissions are transmitted over encrypted email channels. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including partner companies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
E.H. Smoler Consulting, Research for Agricultural Science Ltd.
Website: https://ehsmoler.com
Email: eliezer@ehsmoler.com