1. Introduction
Tekorina Review ("the publication", "we", "us") is an independent editorial publication operating from 37 Cumming Streetains what personal information we collect through this website, how we use it, and the rights you have in relation to it.
This policy applies to all personal information collected through tekorina.info and any correspondence conducted via the contact form or by email. By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal information:
Contact Form Submissions
When you submit the contact form, we collect your name, email address, optional subject selection, and the content of your message. This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry.
Automatically Collected Data
When you visit this website, our server and analytics tools may automatically record your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and time of visit. This data is collected in aggregate form for editorial performance analysis and is not linked to your personal identity.
Cookie Data
Cookies placed on your device collect functional and analytical data as described in our Cookie Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via the Cookie Settings link in the footer.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal information under the following legal bases as set out in UK GDPR:
- Legitimate interest: Analysing aggregate site usage to improve editorial content and reader experience.
- Contract performance: Responding to contact form submissions and editorial correspondence.
- Consent: Placing non-essential cookies, where you have accepted them via the cookie consent banner.
- Legal obligation: Retaining records required under applicable UK law.
4. How We Use Your Information
Personal information collected through this website is used for the following purposes:
- Responding to enquiries submitted via the contact form
- Reviewing article correction submissions
- Analysing aggregate reading patterns to guide editorial planning
- Maintaining records required for compliance with UK data protection obligations
- Improving website performance and functionality
We do not sell personal information to third parties. We do not use personal information for automated profiling or decision-making. We do not use personal information for direct marketing.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected:
- Contact form submissions: retained for 12 months from the date of submission, then deleted
- Server access logs: retained for 90 days, then automatically overwritten
- Cookie data: retained for the duration specified in the Cookie Policy for each cookie category
- Correction records: retained for 36 months to support the publication's correction history obligations
6. Third-Party Services
This website uses the following third-party services that may process data on our behalf or independently:
7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights in relation to your personal information:
- Right of access: To request a copy of personal information we hold about you
- Right to rectification: To request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Right to erasure: To request deletion of personal information in certain circumstances
- Right to restriction: To request that we limit the use of your personal information
- Right to data portability: To receive your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to object: To object to processing carried out on the basis of legitimate interest
- Right to withdraw consent: To withdraw consent for cookie placement at any time via Cookie Settings in the footer
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond 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. Data Security
This website is served over HTTPS. Contact form data is transmitted using TLS encryption. Access to correspondence records is restricted to the editorial team. We apply reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against accidental loss, unauthorised access, or disclosure.
No transmission of data over the internet can be assured to be completely secure. Whilst we take steps to protect personal information, we cannot warrant the security of any data you transmit to us.
9. Changes to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our data handling practices, applicable law, or the services we use. The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. Continued use of the website following a revision constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact
For any queries about this privacy policy or data handling practices, contact us at: