Narbel Letters 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 Narbel Letters ("we", "our", "us"), operating from 57 Lamb's Conduit Street, WC1N 3NB London, United Kingdom, collects, uses and stores personal data when you visit narbel.info.
This policy is written in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. We act as the data controller for personal data collected through this website. Our lawful basis for processing is set out in each section below.
If you have questions about this policy, please write to us at [email protected] or at the postal address above.
When you complete the contact form on our Contact page, we collect: your name, your email address, and the content of your message. This data is used solely to respond to your enquiry. Lawful basis: legitimate interests (responding to correspondence).
When you browse this website, our hosting provider may collect standard server log data including: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, and pages visited with timestamps. This data is not linked to personal identities and is used only for security monitoring and aggregate traffic analysis. Retention: 90 days. Lawful basis: legitimate interests (website security and performance).
This website uses cookies. Details of which cookies are set and how to manage your preferences are provided in our Cookie Policy. Analytics cookies are only placed with your consent. Functional cookies required for the site to operate are placed on the basis of legitimate interests.
Personal data collected through this website is used for the following purposes only:
Responding to enquiries. Contact form submissions are used solely to reply to the person who sent them. Data is not retained beyond 12 months from the date of the last correspondence.
Website processing and security. Server log data is used to detect and respond to security incidents, and to maintain the stable processing of the site. This data is processed automatically and is not reviewed except where a security incident requires investigation.
Traffic analysis (with consent). Where you have accepted analytics cookies, aggregated and anonymised traffic data is used to understand which content is most read and to improve the editorial calendar. This data does not identify individual readers.
We do not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. We do not use personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Contact form submissions | 12 months from last correspondence |
| Server log data | 90 days |
| Analytics data (aggregate) | 26 months (anonymised) |
| Cookie consent records | 12 months from consent date |
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one calendar month.
You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. We will provide this in a structured, commonly used format within one month of your request.
If data we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you may request that we correct it. We will confirm the correction within one month.
You may request deletion of personal data we hold about you, where there is no legal requirement for us to retain it. We will confirm erasure within one month.
Where we process data on the basis of legitimate interests, you may object to that processing. We will cease processing unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that override your interests.
You may request that we restrict the handling of your personal data in certain circumstances — for example, while you contest its accuracy or while an objection is being considered.
If you believe your data has been handled unlawfully, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or by telephone on 0303 123 1113.
This website loads resources from third-party CDN providers (font delivery, JavaScript libraries). These providers may set their own cookies or collect standard server log data from your browser. We do not control those services and recommend consulting their respective privacy policies. Where analytics services are used, they are configured to anonymise IP addresses before storage.
Articles on this site may link to external publications and research repositories. Once you leave narbel.info, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the privacy practices of external websites.
This policy is reviewed and updated at least annually, or following any material change to our data handling practices. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of this website following a published revision constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
For all data-related enquiries, requests to exercise your rights, or concerns about how your personal data is handled, please contact us by any of the following means: