Privacy Policy.
Last updated: 1 January 2026
Introduction
Reldarin Gazette ("we", "us", "our") is an independent editorial publication registered at 57 Benjamin Streetins how we collect, use, store, and share personal information when you visit reldarin.info (the "Site") or use any feature of the Site, including the contact form.
We are committed to handling personal information responsibly and in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Reldarin Gazette is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body.
By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site.
Information we collect
We collect two categories of information: information you provide to us directly, and information collected automatically when you use the Site.
Information you provide
When you use the contact form on this Site, we collect the name, email address, and message content that you submit. This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry. We do not add contact form submissions to any mailing list or share them with third parties without your explicit consent.
We do not collect sensitive personal data, payment information, or account credentials through this Site.
Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, our servers automatically log certain information about your visit. This may include your IP address (in anonymised form), the pages you view, the time and date of your visit, and the browser and device type you are using. This information is collected in aggregate and is not used to identify individual visitors.
Where you have consented to analytics cookies, we also collect aggregated information about how readers navigate the Site via Google Analytics. This data does not identify you individually. For more information about cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.
How we use your information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
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To respond to enquiries submitted via the contact form.
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To understand how the Site is used in aggregate and to improve its content and structure.
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To maintain the security and performance of the Site.
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To comply with our legal obligations under applicable UK law.
We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling, and we do not use it for direct marketing purposes.
Lawful basis for processing
Under UK GDPR, we are required to have a lawful basis for processing personal data. The lawful bases we rely on are:
Legitimate interests
For the collection of anonymised server log data and aggregate analytics data, where our legitimate interest in understanding how the Site is used does not override your rights and freedoms.
Consent
For analytics cookies, where we rely on the consent you provide via the cookie consent banner. You may withdraw this consent at any time by visiting Cookie Settings in the footer of any page.
Contract performance
For contact form submissions, where processing is necessary to respond to your enquiry as you would reasonably expect when you submit the form.
Data sharing and third parties
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data. We do not share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share data in the following limited circumstances:
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Service providers. We use Google Analytics to understand Site usage in aggregate. Google Analytics processes anonymised data on our behalf under data processing terms compliant with UK GDPR.
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Legal obligations. We may disclose personal data if required to do so by law, or in response to valid legal process from a competent authority.
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Business continuity. In the event of a transfer of ownership or assets of the publication, personal data may form part of the transferred assets, subject to the same privacy commitments described in this policy.
Data retention
We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. Contact form submissions are retained for a period of 12 months from the date of submission, after which they are securely deleted. Anonymised analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics' standard retention settings.
Server log data is retained for a maximum of 90 days. Cookie consent records are retained for 12 months to demonstrate compliance with consent requirements.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
Right of access
You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to rectification
You may request that we correct inaccurate personal data we hold about you.
Right to erasure
In certain circumstances, you may request that we delete personal data we hold about you.
Right to restrict processing
In certain circumstances, you may request that we limit the way we use your personal data.
Right to object
You may object to processing carried out on the basis of legitimate interests.
Right to withdraw consent
Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to all requests within 30 days. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
External links
Articles published on this Site may contain links to external websites. These links are provided for reference and do not constitute endorsement of those sites. Reldarin Gazette has no control over the content or privacy practices of external sites and is not responsible for their privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit through a link from this publication.
Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. The Site is served over HTTPS. Contact form submissions are transmitted securely. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot ensure the absolute security of data transmitted to the Site.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact the editorial team at: