1. Who We Are
This Privacy Policy applies to Foraleni Review, an independent editorial publication operated from 12 Goodge Street, W1T 2PF London, United Kingdom. You may contact us at [email protected] or by telephone at +44 20 7382 6149.
We are committed to protecting the personal data of our readers and correspondents. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you hold in relation to it. It is written in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Data We Collect
We collect personal data only when you voluntarily provide it to us, or when it is generated automatically by your use of this website. The categories of data we may collect include:
- ◆ Contact data: name and email address submitted through the contact form.
- ◆ Usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URL, collected automatically by our hosting and analytics infrastructure.
- ◆ Cookie data: data stored in cookies placed on your device, subject to your consent preferences. See our Cookie Policy for full details.
We do not collect sensitive personal data, financial information, or data relating to minors.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
- ◆ Consent: where you have given explicit consent, such as accepting non-essential cookies.
- ◆ Legitimate interests: for the purpose of improving the publication and understanding how content is read, where such interests are not overridden by your rights.
- ◆ Contract performance: to respond to correspondence submitted via the contact form.
4. How We Use Your Data
Personal data collected through this website is used exclusively for the following purposes:
- ◆Responding to enquiries, corrections, or contributions submitted via the contact form.
- ◆Understanding which articles and sections of the site are most useful to readers, so as to improve editorial decisions.
- ◆Ensuring the security and functionality of the website.
We do not use personal data for direct marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making. We do not sell personal data to third parties.
5. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained for a maximum of 24 months, after which they are deleted unless ongoing correspondence requires their retention. Usage and analytics data is retained for a maximum of 14 months before aggregation or deletion. Cookie data is retained for the period specified in the Cookie Policy.
Data is not retained beyond the period necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
6. Data Sharing
We do not share personal data with third parties except in the following limited circumstances:
- ◆With hosting and infrastructure providers who process data on our behalf under appropriate data processing agreements.
- ◆Where required by law or a competent regulatory authority.
All third-party processors are contractually required to handle data in compliance with UK GDPR.
7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
- ◆Right of access: to request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- ◆Right to rectification: to request correction of inaccurate data.
- ◆Right to erasure: to request deletion of your data where there is no lawful basis for continued retention.
- ◆Right to restrict processing: to request that we limit how we use your data.
- ◆Right to object: to object to processing on the basis of legitimate interests.
- ◆Right to withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
8. Cookies
This website uses cookies. For full details of the cookies we use, the purposes for which they are placed, and how to manage your preferences, please read our Cookie Policy.
9. External Links
Articles on Foraleni Review may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage readers to review the privacy policies of any external site they visit.
10. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or in applicable legislation. The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. Continued use of the website following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact
All data protection enquiries should be directed to the editorial office:
Foraleni Review
12 Goodge Street
W1T 2PF London
United Kingdom
[email protected]
+44 20 7382 6149