Legal Framework / Privacy

1. Identity of the Controller

The data controller responsible for your information is Arnold Szmerling, Visual Legacy Artist, based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Correspondence regarding data privacy and the Collective may be directed to the contact details provided on crashmag.media.

2. Intent and Purpose

In accordance with the Israeli Protection of Privacy Law (1981), we collect personal information primarily to:

  • Scout and deliver documentary photography services.
  • Manage international residency programs and high-end editorial commissions.
  • Update applicants on the Visual Life Collection (VLC) and PPL Anthology.

3. Marketing and Collective Correspondence

To provide a cohesive experience across our creative ecosystem, crashmag.media may share your contact information with our Collective—a curated group of associated businesses focused on legacy portraiture, archival arts, and visual storytelling.

Scope of Permission

Your permission allows us to send curated promotional materials that we believe align with your interest in high-end visual legacies.

Third-Party Boundaries

We do not sell your data to outside brokers. Correspondence is strictly limited to the internal Collective entities.

Opt-Out Rights

Every promotional email includes a 'one-click' unsubscribe option. Requests to be removed from the Collective’s mailing list are processed within 10 business days.

4. Global Transfers & Compliance

Given our professional presence in Israel, Australia, and Dubai, your data may be transferred across international borders. We ensure all transfers comply with the protective standards required by the Israeli Privacy Protection Authority.

5. Statutory Rights (Israel)

You are not legally obligated to provide personal information. However, doing so is required to facilitate our "Enter the Crash" scouting process. Under Sections 13 and 14 of the Law, you retain the right to inspect or request the deletion of data held within our registry.

6. Archival Retention

As we specialize in the creation of Visual Legacies, data is retained as necessary to maintain the provenance and archival integrity of our collections, secured with technical measures consistent with our documentary standards.