Elikaron Notebook 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 we collect, use, store, and protect information about visitors to elikaron.info.
1. Who We Are
The data controller for elikaron.info is Elikaron Notebook, operating from 19 Lamb's Passage, London EC1Y 8LE, United Kingdomany privacy-related enquiries, contact us at [email protected] or by post at the address above.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following circumstances:
- Contact form submissions: When you use the contact form on our site, we collect the name, email address, and message content you provide. This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry.
- Automatically collected data: Our web server logs standard access data including IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages visited, and visit duration. This data is used for site maintenance and security purposes only.
- Cookies: We use functional cookies to support navigation and remember your cookie preferences. See our Cookie Policy for full details.
We do not collect sensitive personal data. We do not ask for information about health, finances, identity documents, or demographic characteristics beyond what you voluntarily provide in a message.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data on the following legal bases under UK data protection law:
- Legitimate interests: Server log data is retained on the basis of our legitimate interest in maintaining a functional, secure website.
- Contract performance: Contact form data is processed to respond to your request — a service you have actively initiated.
- Consent: Non-essential cookies are placed only with your consent, which you may withdraw at any time via the Cookie Settings link in our footer.
4. How We Use Your Information
Information collected through the contact form is used only to respond to your message. We do not add contact form submissions to any mailing list, share them with third parties, or use them for any purpose other than responding directly to your enquiry.
Server log data is retained for a maximum of 90 days and is used exclusively for site security monitoring and technical maintenance. It is not used for profiling, advertising, or any other commercial purpose.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties for commercial purposes. Data may be shared only in the following limited circumstances:
- Hosting infrastructure: Our web host processes server log data as part of providing hosting services. This data is held under a data processing agreement.
- Legal obligation: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request from a competent authority.
6. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained for a period of 12 months, after which they are permanently deleted. Server logs are retained for 90 days. Cookie consent records are retained for 12 months.
If you wish to request deletion of your data before these periods have elapsed, contact us at [email protected].
7. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:
- Right of access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification: You may ask us to correct inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure: You may ask us to delete your data where there is no continuing legal basis for its retention.
- Right to restriction: You may ask us to restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances.
- Right to object: You may object to processing carried out on the basis of legitimate interests.
- Right to portability: Where processing is based on consent or contract, you may request that data be provided to you in a portable format.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. 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. Third-Party Links
Articles on Elikaron Notebook may contain links to external publications and research sources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any external site you visit.
9. Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. The site is served over HTTPS. Contact form data is transmitted securely.
No method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure. We cannot ensure absolute security, but we maintain appropriate safeguards and review them regularly.
10. Cookies
For detailed information about the cookies we use, what each one does, and how to manage your preferences, see our Cookie Policy.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date of the most recent revision is shown at the top of this page. Continued use of the site following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. Material changes will be noted prominently on the site.
12. Contact
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, contact us:
Elikaron Notebook19 Lamb's Passage, London EC1Y 8LE, United Kingdom
EC1R 0BG London
United Kingdom
[email protected]
+44 20 7294 8361