Flanore Compendium is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices, registered and operating from London, United Kingdom. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect when you visit flanore.info, how we use it, how long we retain it, and what rights you hold under applicable UK data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
We take privacy seriously. We collect the minimum data necessary to operate and improve the publication, and we do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.
This policy should be read alongside our Cookie Policy and Terms of Service.
Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
All privacy-related enquiries, subject access requests, and data deletion requests should be directed to the above address or email. We aim to respond within 30 days.
Personal Data We Collect
2.1 Data You Provide Directly
When you submit an enquiry via our contact form, we collect the following data:
- ■ Name — as entered in the contact form
- ■ Email address — to enable us to respond to your enquiry
- ■ Message content — the text of your correspondence
We do not ask for, and you should not include, sensitive personal data (such as information about your dietary conditions, health background, or financial details) in contact form submissions.
2.2 Data Collected Automatically
When you visit flanore.info, our hosting infrastructure and analytics tools collect the following data automatically:
- ■ IP address — anonymised before storage (final octet masked)
- ■ Browser type and version
- ■ Pages visited and time on page — aggregated for editorial insight
- ■ Referral source — the URL from which you arrived
- ■ Device type and operating system
This data is processed by Google Analytics under a data processing agreement. IP anonymisation is active on all tracking configurations.
Legal Basis for Processing
Analytics cookies are placed only with your explicit consent, obtained via the cookie consent banner on your first visit. You may withdraw consent at any time via the Cookie Settings link in the footer.
We process contact form data to respond to enquiries, and process server log data to maintain the security and correct functioning of the website. These activities constitute legitimate interests that do not override your rights.
We may retain or disclose personal data where required to do so by applicable UK law, court order, or regulatory authority.
How We Use Your Data
Personal data collected by Flanore Compendium is used exclusively for the following purposes:
We do not use personal data for automated profiling, for targeted advertising on third-party platforms, or for any commercial purpose beyond the functioning of the publication.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
Flanore Compendium does not sell, rent, or trade personal data. We share data only in the following limited circumstances:
Anonymised browsing data is shared with Google LLC under a data processing agreement. Google processes this data in accordance with its Privacy Policy and the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
Our web hosting provider processes server log data as part of standard hosting activities. This provider is bound by contractual data processing obligations.
We may disclose personal data to law enforcement or regulatory authorities if required to do so by law or in connection with the prevention of fraud or criminal activity.
Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Contact form submissions | 24 months from receipt | Correspondence management |
| Analytics data | 26 months (Google default) | Aggregated editorial insight |
| Server access logs | 90 days | Security and infrastructure |
| Cookie consent records | 12 months from consent | Regulatory accountability |
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
As a data subject under UK GDPR, you hold the following rights. To exercise any of them, contact us at [email protected].
Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Request deletion of your personal data where there is no compelling reason for its continued processing.
Object to processing based on legitimate interests where your individual circumstances warrant it.
Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances, such as where accuracy is contested.
Withdraw consent for analytics cookies at any time via the Cookie Settings link in the footer.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe your data protection rights have been infringed.
Data Security
All data transmitted between your browser and flanore.info is encrypted via TLS (HTTPS). Contact form data is transmitted securely and processed by the server without persistent storage in browser-accessible locations. We apply appropriate organisational and technical security measures commensurate with the nature and volume of data we hold.
No method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure. In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in risk to individuals, we will notify affected parties and the ICO as required under UK GDPR Article 33 within 72 hours of becoming aware.
External Links
Flanore Compendium articles may contain links to external websites, publications, or research sources. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external resources and recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies before submitting personal data.
Changes to This Policy
We review this Privacy Policy periodically. The date at the top of this document indicates the most recent revision. Where changes are substantive — for example, if we begin collecting new categories of data or enter new data sharing arrangements — we will display a notice on the site.
Continued use of the website following the publication of a revised Privacy Policy constitutes acknowledgement of the updated terms. If you disagree with any change, please contact us using the details in Section 1 above.