Privacy Policy
Last updated: 12 March 2026 · Dreva Almanac · London, United Kingdom
Dreva Almanac is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body. This Privacy Policy explains how Dreva Almanac (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects information in connection with your use of this website, located at dreva.info (the “Site”).
We are committed to protecting your personal data and handling it in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Please read this policy carefully before using the Site.
Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
If you have any questions about how we handle your personal data, please contact us at the address above. We endeavour to respond to all enquiries within five working days.
Information We Collect
We collect only the minimum data necessary to operate the Site and respond to your enquiries. The categories of data we may collect include:
2.1 Data You Provide Directly
When you complete our contact form, you provide your name, email address, and a message. This data is used solely to respond to your enquiry and is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
2.2 Usage and Technical Data
When you visit the Site, our hosting infrastructure automatically records standard server log data, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time of visit, and referring URL. This data is used for security monitoring and aggregate statistical analysis. It is not used to identify you personally.
2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site uses cookies to deliver core functionality and to understand how readers engage with content. For full details of the cookies used, please refer to our Cookie Policy. You may adjust your cookie preferences at any time via the Cookie Settings link in the footer.
How We Use Your Information
We use the data we collect for the following purposes, each with a corresponding lawful basis under UK GDPR:
| Purpose | Lawful Basis |
|---|---|
| Responding to contact form enquiries | Legitimate interests |
| Site security and fraud prevention | Legitimate interests |
| Aggregate analytics to improve content | Legitimate interests |
| Cookie-based functionality | Consent |
| Compliance with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling, and we do not sell your data to third parties.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not share your personal data with third parties except in the following limited circumstances:
- →Hosting and infrastructure providers: Our website is hosted on servers operated by reputable providers who process data on our behalf under appropriate data processing agreements. These providers are contractually prohibited from using your data for any purpose other than providing the hosting service.
- →Analytics services: We may use privacy-respecting analytics tools that collect aggregate, anonymised data about site usage. No personally identifiable information is shared with these services.
- →Legal requirements: We may disclose your data where required to do so by law, court order, or at the request of a competent regulatory authority.
All third parties who handle data on our behalf are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information and are not permitted to use it for their own commercial purposes.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law.
- →Contact form data is retained for a maximum of 12 months from the date of submission, after which it is securely deleted.
- →Server log data is retained for up to 90 days for security purposes.
- →Cookie-related data is retained for the duration specified in our Cookie Policy, depending on cookie type.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
Right of Access
You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure
You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
Right to Restrict Processing
You may request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability
You may request a structured, machine-readable copy of data you have provided to us.
Right to Object
You may object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
We will respond to all valid rights requests within one calendar month. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe your rights have been infringed.
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted via the Site, access controls on internal systems, and regular security reviews.
While we take reasonable precautions, no transmission over the internet can be assured to be completely secure. If you have reason to believe your interaction with us has been compromised, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Site following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Dreva Almanac is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body. Articles published on Dreva Almanac are editorial in nature and reflect the writers’ observations on everyday wellness practices. The content is not intended as professional advice, nor as guidance for the management of any specific condition. Readers with specific concerns about their daily routines are encouraged to speak with a qualified wellness professional.