Doralen Journal
LEGAL  /  PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 April 2026. This policy applies to all visitors of doralen.info and describes how Doralen Journal handles personal data.

01  /  WHO WE ARE

Doralen Journal is an independent editorial publication. Our registered correspondence address is 18 Marylebone Lane, W1U 2NE London, United Kingdom. You may contact us at [email protected] or by telephone at +44 20 7293 4861.

This privacy policy explains what personal data we collect when you visit doralen.info, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have. It is prepared in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

02  /  DATA WE COLLECT

Information We Collect From You

We collect personal data only when you voluntarily provide it through our contact form, or when it is automatically collected through standard web server operations. The categories of data we may collect include:

  • Contact form submissions: name, email address, and the content of your message. This data is used solely to respond to your enquiry.
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time of visit. This data is collected automatically via server logs and analytics software for the purpose of understanding how readers use our site.
  • Cookie data: small files placed on your device. See our Cookie Policy for a full breakdown of which cookies we use and how to manage them.

We do not collect sensitive personal data, financial data, or any data relating to minors. We do not sell, rent, or commercially transfer personal data to third parties.

03  /  LEGAL BASIS AND PURPOSE

Why We Process Your Data

We process personal data only where we have a lawful basis to do so under UK GDPR. The applicable legal bases for Doralen Journal are:

Legitimate Interests

Operating and improving our editorial website, maintaining site security, and understanding aggregate reading patterns to inform our editorial direction. We have assessed that these interests do not override the rights of our readers.

Consent

Where we deploy non-essential cookies or analytics beyond basic server logging, we ask for your consent through the cookie consent banner. You may withdraw consent at any time using the Cookie Settings link in the footer.

Contractual Necessity

When you submit a contact form, processing your name and email address is necessary so as to respond to your message and fulfil the communication you have initiated.

Legal Obligation

We may retain certain data where required by applicable law, including records necessary to demonstrate compliance with data protection obligations.

04  /  DATA RETENTION

How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Our general retention periods are:

  • Contact form enquiries: retained for up to 12 months from the date of last correspondence, after which they are securely deleted.
  • Server log data: retained for up to 90 days for security monitoring and fault analysis purposes.
  • Analytics data: retained in aggregated and anonymised form for up to 24 months. No identifiable personal data is stored beyond 90 days in analytics systems.
  • Cookie preferences: stored on your device for up to 12 months. You may clear these at any time through your browser settings or via Cookie Settings in our footer.
05  /  THIRD PARTIES

Third-Party Services

The operation of Doralen Journal involves a limited number of third-party service providers. We share data with these parties only to the extent necessary for them to provide services to us, and only where appropriate data processing agreements are in place.

  • Hosting provider: our website is hosted on servers within the United Kingdom and European Economic Area. The hosting provider processes technical data (server logs, IP addresses) as a data processor under our instruction.
  • Google Fonts: our website loads fonts via Google Fonts, which may result in your browser making a request to Google servers. Google may log the IP address associated with this request. Please refer to Google's privacy policy for further information.
  • Analytics: where you have consented, we may use an analytics service to understand aggregate visitor behaviour. No personally identifiable information is shared with analytics providers in an identifiable form.
  • Google Maps: our contact page includes a Google Maps embed, which may cause your browser to send data to Google servers when you load the page. Please review Google's privacy policy for details on how Google processes this data.

We do not transfer personal data outside the United Kingdom or the European Economic Area except where this occurs as a consequence of using the third-party services described above, and only where appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) are in place.

06  /  YOUR RIGHTS

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under UK GDPR you have the following rights with respect to your personal data. You may exercise any of these rights by contacting us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 calendar days.

Right of Access

You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, together with information about how it is processed.

Right to Rectification

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal data we hold about you, or completion of incomplete data.

Right to Erasure

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data where there is no compelling reason for us to continue processing it, subject to any legal obligations that require us to retain it.

Right to Restriction of Processing

You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, for example while a query about its accuracy is being resolved.

Right to Object

You have the right to object to processing of your personal data where we rely on legitimate interests as the legal basis. We will cease processing unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that override your interests.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to the withdrawal.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you are dissatisfied with how we have handled your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). The ICO can be contacted at ico.org.uk or by telephone on 0303 123 1113.

07  /  SECURITY

How We Protect Your Data

Doralen Journal takes the security of personal data seriously. We implement the following technical and organisational measures:

  • All data is transmitted over HTTPS using TLS encryption. Unencrypted HTTP connections are redirected to HTTPS automatically.
  • Access to correspondence data and server infrastructure is restricted to authorised editorial staff on a need-to-know basis.
  • Our hosting infrastructure is maintained by a provider that holds relevant ISO and data security certifications.
  • We conduct periodic reviews of our data handling practices and update our security measures accordingly.

No method of electronic storage or transmission over the internet is entirely without risk. While we apply reasonable security measures, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a personal data incident that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the Information Commissioner's Office and affected individuals as required under UK GDPR.

08  /  CHANGES AND CONTACT

Policy Updates and How to Reach Us

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The date of the most recent revision will always be noted at the top of this page. Continued use of doralen.info following a material change constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. Where changes are significant, we will make reasonable efforts to bring them to your attention.

For any questions, requests, or concerns relating to this policy or to the handling of your personal data, please write to us:

Doralen Journal
18 Marylebone Lane
W1U 2NE London, United Kingdom
+44 20 7293 4861