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Last updated: 1 January 2026

Tarelona Letters is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday nutrition practices and weight awareness. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information in connection with the functioning of this website at tarelona.info.

1. Who We Are

The data controller responsible for this website is Tarelona Letters, an independent editorial publication based at 43 St Cross Street, London EC1N 8UN, United Kingdomngdomdomdom. For data-related enquiries, you may contact us at [email protected].

We are committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to this website and handling personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Data We Collect

We collect limited categories of personal data, only where there is a clear purpose for doing so.

2.1 Data You Provide Directly

When you use the contact form on this website, you provide us with your name, email address, and the content of your message. This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry. We do not retain contact form submissions beyond the period necessary to respond to your message, unless you initiate an ongoing correspondence that requires a longer retention period.

2.2 Data Collected Automatically

When you visit tarelona.info, our hosting infrastructure records standard server log data including your IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit. This data is collected automatically by our hosting provider and is used for the purposes of website security, performance, and the prevention of abuse. It is not linked to any personally identifiable information unless there is a specific security reason to do so.

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website uses cookies. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for full details of the cookies used, their purposes, and how you can manage your preferences.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to enquiries submitted through the contact form on this website.
  • To monitor and maintain the security and performance of the website.
  • To understand, in aggregate, how visitors navigate and use the website, in order to improve its content and structure.
  • To comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not use your personal data for direct marketing purposes. We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law.

  • Contact form data: retained for the duration of the correspondence, then deleted within 90 days of the final exchange, unless a longer period is required by law.
  • Server log data: retained for a maximum of 12 months by our hosting provider for security and abuse-prevention purposes, then deleted automatically.
  • Cookie data: retained in accordance with the individual cookie lifespans set out in our Cookie Policy. Consent records are retained for the period required to demonstrate compliance.

6. Third Parties and Data Sharing

We do not share personal data with third parties for commercial purposes. We work with a limited number of technical service providers whose infrastructure supports the functioning of this website.

Our hosting provider processes server log data as a necessary part of delivering the website. This provider is bound by a data processing agreement and processes data only as directed by us.

This website loads fonts and certain scripts from third-party content delivery networks, including Google Fonts and CDN-hosted JavaScript libraries. These providers may set cookies or process your IP address as a consequence of delivering these resources. Where consent-dependent cookies are involved, they are addressed in our Cookie Policy.

We may disclose personal data to competent authorities where required by law, court order, or for the prevention of fraud or abuse.

7. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

Right of Access

You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

Right to Erasure

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data where there is no compelling reason for its continued processing.

Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

Right to Object

You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests at any time.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

8. Cookies

This website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and to understand how the site is used. Full details of the cookies we set, their purposes, and the options available to you for managing them are set out in our Cookie Policy.

You may manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer of any page on this website.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data handling practices, applicable law, or the services we use. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of this website following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact

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

Tarelona Letters
43 St Cross Street, London EC1N 8UN, United Kingdomngdomdom
London EC1M 6BP
United Kingdom
Monday — Friday, 09:00 – 18:00