Privacy Policy
Last updated: 14 January 2026. This policy applies to all data collected by Talno Gazette via this website.
Who We Are
Talno Gazette is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body. Talno Gazette operates from 54 Vineyard Walk
For the purposes of UK data protection law, Talno Gazette is the data controller in respect of personal data collected through this website. Contact for data matters: [email protected].
This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it. It applies to all visitors to talno.info.
Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of data:
When you submit the contact form on this website, we collect your name, email address, selected subject, and message content. This data is used solely to respond to your enquiry.
We may collect information about how you access and use this website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This data is collected in aggregate and is used to understand editorial performance and site usage patterns.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. See our Cookie Policy for full details of what cookies are set, their purpose, and how to manage them.
How We Use Your Data
We use the data we collect for the following purposes:
- — To respond to enquiries submitted via the contact form. The lawful basis for this processing is our legitimate interest in responding to correspondence directed to the publication.
- — To analyse aggregate website usage patterns and improve the editorial experience. The lawful basis is our legitimate interest in understanding how readers engage with published content.
- — To set and read cookies where you have provided consent. The lawful basis is consent, which you may withdraw at any time via our cookie settings.
- — To comply with applicable legal obligations, including record-keeping requirements under UK law.
We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling. We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data with third parties for commercial purposes.
Data Retention
Contact form data is retained for a period of twelve months from the date of submission, after which it is securely deleted unless an ongoing editorial relationship requires longer retention. We will notify you if data needs to be retained beyond this period and will seek your consent where required.
Aggregate usage data derived from website analytics is retained for up to twenty-four months. This data does not identify individuals.
Cookie data retention periods are described in the Cookie Policy. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for the period stated in the cookie description.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
You may request that inaccurate or incomplete data be corrected.
You may request deletion of your personal data where there is no lawful basis for continued retention.
You may request that we restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
Where processing is based on consent or contract, you may request your data in a portable format.
You may object to processing based on our legitimate interests at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, 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) at ico.org.uk.
Third-Party Services
This website loads resources from the following third-party services for functionality and performance purposes:
- —Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com) — for typeface loading. Google may collect usage data per their privacy policy.
- —Google Maps (maps.google.com) — embedded on the contact page to display our office location. Google may collect data per their privacy policy.
- —jsDelivr and unpkg CDNs — for loading open-source JavaScript and CSS libraries. These CDNs may log request data.
We do not control the data practices of third-party services. We recommend reviewing the relevant privacy policies of each service for full information.
Security
This website uses HTTPS throughout. All data transmitted between your browser and this server is encrypted in transit. We apply reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure.
No transmission over the internet is entirely risk-free. While we take reasonable precautions, we cannot ensure the absolute security of data transmitted to us. Contact form submissions should not include sensitive personal information beyond what is necessary for your enquiry.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the "last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
For questions about this policy or to exercise your rights, contact: [email protected] or write to 54 Vineyard Walk