Privacy Policy

Olbek Almanac is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body. This Privacy Policy explains how Olbek Almanac ("we", "us", "the publication") collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data provided by visitors to olbek.info, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Please read this policy carefully. By using this website you acknowledge the practices described here. If you have questions, write to us at [email protected] or by post to 38 Frith Street, W1D 4SP London, United Kingdom.

1. Data Controller

The data controller for personal data collected through this website is Olbek Almanac, operating from 38 Frith Street, W1D 4SP London, United Kingdom. Contact: [email protected].

As data controller, we are responsible for determining the purposes and means of the personal data we handle. We process only the data necessary for the purposes described in this policy, and we do not sell personal data to third parties.

2. Data We Collect

We collect personal data in the following ways:

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases as defined by UK GDPR:

• — Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)): for server log data used for security and performance monitoring, where our interests in operating a secure website do not override your rights.
• — Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): for non-essential cookies placed by analytics or marketing tools, where you have affirmatively accepted such cookies via the banner.
• — Contractual necessity (Article 6(1)(b)): for the handling of contact form data, which is necessary to respond to your communication request.

4. How We Use Your Data

Personal data collected through this website is used for the following purposes only:

• —Responding to reader correspondence submitted via the contact form
• —Operating and maintaining the security and performance of this website
• —Understanding aggregate traffic patterns to improve article presentation and navigation
• —Complying with legal obligations to which the publication is subject

We do not use personal data for automated profiling or automated decision-making. We do not use personal data to serve targeted advertising beyond any standard analytics services disclosed in the Cookie Policy.

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data with third parties. We may share data with the following categories of service provider who assist in operating this website, and who are bound by data processing agreements:

• —Web hosting providers responsible for server infrastructure
• —Analytics providers, where consent has been given for analytics cookies
• —Legal or regulatory authorities, where required by applicable law

Where any third-party service provider processes data outside the UK or European Economic Area, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place as required by UK GDPR Chapter V.

6. Data Retention

Contact form data is retained for as long as necessary to resolve your enquiry, and for a further period of up to 12 months in case of follow-up correspondence. After this period, contact form records are deleted.

Server log data is retained for a maximum of 90 days and is then automatically purged. Analytics data, where consent has been granted, is retained in accordance with the third-party analytics provider's standard retention periods, typically 26 months.

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights in relation to personal data we hold about you:

• —Right of access: to receive a copy of personal data we hold about you
• —Right to rectification: to request correction of inaccurate data
• —Right to erasure: to request deletion of data we hold about you, subject to lawful retention requirements
• —Right to restrict processing: to request that we limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances
• —Right to data portability: to receive data in a structured, commonly used format where applicable
• —Right to object: to object to processing based on legitimate interests
• —Right to withdraw consent: where processing relies on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one calendar month. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, alteration, or disclosure. This website is served over HTTPS. Access to contact form data is restricted to the editorial team.

No data transmission over the internet can be supported as entirely secure. While we take all reasonable steps to protect your data, we cannot guarantee the security of any data you transmit to us. Any transmission is at your own risk.

9. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at persons under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will take steps to delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Material changes will be noted on the homepage for a period of 30 days following the update.