Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Drevani Journal is an independent editorial publication based in London, United Kingdom, operating from 26 Cumming Street, London N1 8JA, United Kingdomdomma-related enquiries, you may contact us at [email protected] or by telephone at +44 20 7391 5284.

This Privacy Policy explains how Drevani Journal collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information obtained through the use of this website (branelon.info). It applies to all visitors and to anyone who contacts us through the website's contact form or by email.

2. Information We Collect

When you use this website, we may collect the following categories of information:

• Contact form submissions: When you submit the contact form on this website, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry.
• Usage data: We may collect technical information about your visit, including your IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of your visit, and referring URL. This data is used in aggregate form to understand how the publication is being read and to improve the site's performance.
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to improve the browsing experience. See our Cookie Policy for full details on the types of cookies we use and how to manage your preferences.

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as health information, financial information, or data relating to identity documents.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To respond to enquiries submitted via the contact form or by email
• To monitor and improve the performance, structure, and readability of the publication's website
• To understand readership patterns in aggregate, without identifying individuals
• To comply with our legal obligations as a UK-based publication

We do not use personal data for automated profiling, targeted advertising, or any form of direct marketing without explicit consent.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, our legal basis for processing personal data is as follows:

• Legitimate interests: We process technical usage data under our legitimate interest in understanding how the website functions and is used by readers, provided this does not override your privacy interests.
• Consent: Where non-essential cookies are used, we rely on your consent, which you can withdraw at any time via the Cookie Settings link in the footer.
• Contract: Where you contact us with an enquiry, processing your contact details is necessary to respond to you.

5. Data Retention

Contact form enquiries and email correspondence are retained for a maximum of 24 months unless a longer retention period is required for editorial or legal reasons. Aggregate usage data may be retained indefinitely as it does not identify individuals.

When data is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

6. Sharing Your Information

Drevani Journal does not sell, trade, or transfer personal data to third parties for their own commercial purposes. We may share data with:

• Hosting and infrastructure providers: Technical partners who host and maintain the website infrastructure. These providers are bound by data processing agreements and act only on our instructions.
• Analytics providers: Where third-party analytics tools are used, these process data under their own privacy frameworks. Where possible, we use anonymised or aggregated data.
• Legal authorities: Where required by law, we may be required to disclose data to regulatory or law enforcement bodies.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding 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 correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data where there is no compelling reason for its continued retention.
• Right to restriction: You may request that we restrict the way we process your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to portability: You may request a structured, machine-readable copy of data you have provided to us.
• Right to object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. If you are dissatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

8. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the personal data we hold from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or loss. The website operates over HTTPS. Access to contact form submissions is restricted to authorised editorial staff. We review our security practices regularly.

9. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites, including sources cited in published articles. Drevani Journal is not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourages you to review their privacy policies independently before sharing personal data with them.

10. Children

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

11. Changes to This Policy

Drevani Journal may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes are made, the updated policy will be published on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact

For any questions or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact the editorial office: