Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you visit elbond.info, certain information is collected automatically by standard web server logs and analytics tools. This includes:

• — Your device's Internet Protocol (IP) address
• — Browser type and version
• — Pages visited and time spent on each page
• — The referring URL (the page you came from)
• — Date and time of your visit
• — Operating system and device type

If you submit the contact form on elbond.info/contact, the information you provide — including your name, email address, and message — is collected for the purpose of responding to your enquiry.

2. How We Use Information

The information collected is used for the following purposes:

• — Operating and improving the publication
• — Understanding which articles and topics attract reader interest
• — Responding to correspondence submitted via the contact form
• — Maintaining the security and integrity of the site
• — Complying with applicable law

Elbond Dispatch does not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for commercial purposes.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, the legal bases for the handling of data on this site are:

• — Legitimate interests: site functionality, analytics, and security.
• — Consent: Non-essential cookies, where you have accepted them via the cookie banner.
• — Contract performance: Responding to contact form submissions where a reply is requested.

4. Cookies

This site uses cookies to function correctly and to understand how readers engage with content. For a detailed explanation of what cookies are set and how to manage them, see the Cookie Policy.

You can withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer.

5. Data Retention

Anonymised analytics data is retained for up to 26 months, after which it is aggregated or deleted. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months from the date of receipt, unless a longer retention period is required to complete the correspondence.

Server log files are retained for a maximum of 90 days for security and maintenance purposes.

6. Third-Party Services

This site loads fonts and interface libraries from third-party content delivery networks, including Google Fonts and jsDelivr. These services may process your IP address as part of delivering content. Their use is governed by their respective privacy policies.

The contact page embeds a Google Maps view of the editorial office address. This is provided for information only and uses a static embed that does not require interaction. Google may process your IP address when loading this content.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• — Access personal information held about you
• — Request correction of inaccurate data
• — Request deletion of your data where no lawful basis for continued retention exists
• — Object to the handling of your data on the grounds of legitimate interests
• — Withdraw consent to cookie use at any time
• — Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Security

The site is served over HTTPS. Reasonable technical measures are in place to protect data against unauthorised access. Contact form submissions are transmitted over encrypted connections. No data transmission over the internet is entirely without risk; you submit information at your own discretion.

9. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in practice or applicable law. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. Continued use of the site following a revision constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.