Who we are

Kordave Almanac is an independent editorial publication operated from 72 Columbia Road, E2 7QB, London, United Kingdom. For the purposes of UK data protection law, Kordave Almanac is the data controller in respect of personal data collected via this website. Our contact email is [email protected].

What personal data we collect and how

We collect personal data only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Contact form submissions. When you use the contact form on our Contact page, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. This data is used solely to respond to your enquiry.
  • Cookies and similar technologies. Our website uses cookies to understand how visitors navigate the site. Details of cookies used are set out in our Cookie Policy. Where cookies collect data that constitutes personal data under applicable law, that data is handled in accordance with this policy.
  • Server logs. Our web hosting provider automatically records standard server log data when your browser requests pages from our server. This may include your IP address, the pages you visit, and your browser type. This data is held by our hosting provider and is used for security and operational purposes.

We do not collect sensitive personal data. We do not collect data relating to your physical characteristics, financial circumstances, or personal beliefs.

Legal basis for processing

We process personal data submitted via the contact form on the legal basis of legitimate interests — specifically, the legitimate interest in responding to correspondence directed to an editorial publication. We process cookie data on the basis of consent, where required by applicable law. Server log data is processed on the basis of legitimate interests in maintaining the security and operation of this website.

How long we keep your data

Contact form data is retained for a maximum of 24 months from the date of your enquiry, unless a longer retention period is necessary to respond to an ongoing correspondence or to comply with a legal obligation. Cookie data is retained for the periods described in our Cookie Policy. Server log data is typically retained for 90 days by our hosting provider.

Who we share your data with

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We do not share personal data with third parties for their own marketing purposes. Your data may be accessed by:

  • Our web hosting provider, for the purposes of operating this website.
  • Our email service provider, for the purposes of receiving and sending correspondence.
  • Analytics providers operating under our instruction (where applicable), subject to data processing agreements.

Where we use third-party service providers, we take reasonable steps to ensure they maintain appropriate data protection standards. Where personal data is transferred outside the United Kingdom, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK data protection law.

Your rights

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

  • Right of access. You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to rectification. You may ask us to correct inaccurate personal data.
  • Right to erasure. You may ask us to delete your personal data where there is no longer a legitimate reason for us to hold it.
  • Right to restrict processing. You may ask us to restrict how we use your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to object. You may object to our processing of your personal data where we rely on legitimate interests as the legal basis.
  • Right to withdraw consent. Where we process data on the basis of consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one calendar month of receiving your request.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection, at ico.org.uk.

Cookies

This website uses cookies. For full details of which cookies we use and how to manage your preferences, please read our Cookie Policy.

External links

Articles and pages on this site may contain links to external websites. These links are provided for reference only. Kordave Almanac is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any site you visit via a link from this publication.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version is always available at this address. We will note the date of the most recent update at the top of the page. Material changes will be noted in a brief summary at the top of the document for a period of 30 days following the change.

Contact

If you have questions about this policy or about how we handle your personal data, please contact the editorial team at [email protected] or by post at 72 Columbia Road, E2 7QB, London, United Kingdom.