Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Ralvendo Journal 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 Ralvendo Journal collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data submitted through the website at ralvendo.info.

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please discontinue use of the website.

The data controller for this website is Ralvendo Journal, 48, Rue Beauregard, 75002 Paris, France. Contact: [email protected].

2. Data We Collect

Ralvendo Journal collects only the minimum personal data necessary to operate the website and respond to enquiries. This may include:

• Name and email address submitted through the contact form
• Subject and message content submitted through the contact form
• IP address and browser information collected automatically through server logs
• Cookie identifiers where cookie consent has been granted (see Cookie Policy)
• Aggregate analytics data such as page views, session duration, and referral sources

Ralvendo Journal does not collect sensitive personal data such as information about health conditions, financial details, or identity documents. The contact form does not request and should not be used to submit such information.

3. How We Use Your Data

Personal data submitted through the contact form is used exclusively to respond to the enquiry submitted. It is not used for marketing purposes, sold to third parties, or shared with commercial partners.

Aggregate analytics data is used to understand how content is engaged with, which topics attract reader interest, and how the website can be improved. This data does not identify individual visitors.

Server log data, including IP addresses, is retained for security and infrastructure management purposes only. It is not associated with personal identifiers and is not used for profiling.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Ralvendo Journal processes personal data on the following legal bases under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Consent — where you have provided explicit consent, such as accepting cookies or submitting the contact form
• Legitimate interest — for server log data retained for security purposes and aggregate analytics used to improve editorial content
• Contractual necessity — where data handling is required to respond to an enquiry you have initiated

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of handling carried out before withdrawal.

5. Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained for a period of twelve months from the date of receipt, after which they are permanently deleted unless an ongoing correspondence requires retention.

Server log data is retained for a maximum of ninety days and is then automatically deleted from the server infrastructure.

Cookie data is retained in accordance with the durations specified in the Cookie Policy. Analytics data is retained in aggregate form indefinitely but does not contain personal identifiers.

6. Third-Party Services

Ralvendo Journal uses a limited number of third-party services to operate the website. These may include:

• Web hosting providers for server infrastructure
• Analytics services for aggregate traffic reporting (where consent has been granted)
• Content delivery networks for serving fonts and static assets
• Google Maps for the embedded location map on the Contact page

Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy and data handling terms. Ralvendo Journal selects service providers whose data handling practices align with applicable privacy regulations and does not authorise service providers to use personal data for their own commercial purposes.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR and applicable French data protection law, you have the following rights in relation to personal data held by Ralvendo Journal:

• Right of access — to request a copy of personal data held about you
• Right to rectification — to request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure — to request deletion of personal data in certain circumstances
• Right to restriction — to request that handling of your data be restricted in certain circumstances
• Right to portability — to receive data you have provided in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to object — to object to handling based on legitimate interest
• Right to withdraw consent — at any time where handling is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact the editorial team at [email protected]. Requests will be acknowledged within five working days and fulfilled within thirty days in accordance with applicable regulations. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL).

8. Data Security

Ralvendo Journal implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against accidental loss, unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. The website operates exclusively over HTTPS. Access to contact form submissions is restricted to the editorial team.

No data transmission over the internet can be ensured as completely secure. Ralvendo Journal will notify affected individuals and relevant supervisory authorities in the event of a data breach that poses a risk to personal rights, in accordance with GDPR obligations.

9. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or the website's data handling practices. The date of the most recent revision appears at the top of this page. Continued use of the website following a revision constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact: [email protected].