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Last updated: 10 February 2026. This policy explains how Oravelin Journal collects, uses, and protects personal data in connection with oravelin.info.

Oravelin Journal 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 sets out the basis on which personal data collected by Oravelin Journal will be handled. Please read it carefully.

This policy applies to information collected through oravelin.info and any communications you send to us. It does not apply to third-party websites linked from our articles.

Section 01

Data Controller

The data controller for personal data collected through this website is Oravelin Journal, operating at 29 Myddelton Passages, contact us at [email protected].

We are committed to handling personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Section 02

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

Contact Enquiries

When you submit the contact form on oravelin.info, we collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message. This data is used solely to respond to your enquiry.

Usage Data

When you visit oravelin.info, our hosting infrastructure automatically records standard server log data including your IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages visited, and timestamp. This data is retained for a maximum of 30 days and is used solely for site security and performance monitoring.

Cookie Data

We use cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Where cookies involve the collection of personal data, this policy applies. You may manage cookie preferences at any time via the Cookie Settings link in the footer.

Section 03

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR Article 6:

Legitimate Interests

Server log data and site security monitoring are processed under legitimate interests to maintain the availability and integrity of this website.

Consent

Non-essential cookies and analytics are processed only where you have provided consent via the cookie banner. Consent may be withdrawn at any time.

Contract Performance

Where you make a contact enquiry, your data is processed as necessary to respond to your communication, which constitutes a pre-contractual step.

Legal Obligation

Certain data may be retained or disclosed where required by applicable UK law or lawful authority.

Section 04

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, subject to any legal retention obligations.

Contact form submissions 12 months from receipt
Server log data 30 days
Analytics cookie data As per cookie provider policy
Consent records Until consent withdrawn + 6 months
Section 05

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you hold the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of Access

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data where no lawful basis for retention remains.

Right to Restrict Processing

Request that we limit the way we use your data in certain circumstances.

Right to Data Portability

Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.

Right to Object

Object to processing based on legitimate interests 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.

Section 06

Third-Party Services

Oravelin Journal uses a limited number of third-party services that may process data in connection with site delivery and analytics. These include our hosting infrastructure provider and, where consent is given, analytics tooling. We do not sell personal data to any third party.

Third-party services operate under their own privacy policies. Where data is transferred outside the United Kingdom, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR transfer requirements.

Oravelin Journal is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body.

Section 07

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. Continued use of oravelin.info following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

For questions about this policy, write to us at [email protected] or by post at 29 Myddelton Passage