1. Who We Are
Elano Quarterly (“we”, “us”, “our”) is an independent editorial publication operated from 27 Corporation Row, London London EC1R 1BB, United Kingdom, London, United Kingdom. We operate the website located at elano.info (the “Site”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information about you when you visit the Site. If you have questions, contact us at [email protected] or by post at the address above.
2. Data Collected
2.1 Data you provide directly
- Contact form submissions: your name, email address, selected subject, and message content.
- Email correspondence sent directly to [email protected].
2.2 Data collected automatically
- Server log data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and timestamp of visit.
- Cookie and tracking data: see section 6 (Cookies) for a full description.
- Approximate geographic location derived from IP address (country and city level only — not precise).
3. How It Is Used
We use the data we collect to:
- Respond to contact form enquiries and email correspondence;
- Operate and maintain the Site, including security monitoring and technical troubleshooting;
- Analyse aggregate, anonymised usage patterns to improve the editorial and reading experience;
- Comply with applicable legal obligations.
We do not use personal data for advertising targeting, automated profiling, or the sale of personal data to third parties.
4. Legal Basis (UK GDPR)
Legitimate interests
Operating the Site, responding to enquiries, and carrying out security monitoring.
Consent
Non-essential cookies (see section 6). You may withdraw consent at any time via the cookie settings link in the footer.
Legal obligation
Where applicable law requires us to process or retain data.
5. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell personal data. We share data only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: hosting infrastructure and analytics services engaged on our behalf. These processors act under written data processing agreements and are prohibited from using data for their own purposes.
- Legal requirements: where disclosure is required by law, regulation, or court order in the United Kingdom.
- Business transfers: in the unlikely event that Elano Quarterly is transferred or merged with another entity, personal data held at the time of transfer may form part of that process, and you would be notified.
6. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to support the functioning of the Site. See our Cookie Policy for full details. In summary:
- Strictly necessary cookies: required for the Site to function. These cannot be declined.
- Analytics cookies: collect anonymised data about how the Site is used. Subject to your consent.
- Preference cookies: remember your choices (e.g. cookie consent settings). Subject to your consent.
You may manage your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings link in the footer.
7. Retention
Contact form submissions and email correspondence are retained for a maximum of 24 months from the date of the last communication. Server log data is retained for a maximum of 12 months and is then deleted or anonymised. Cookie-derived analytics data is retained in aggregate, anonymised form and is not associated with individual identifiable users.
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR you have the following rights with respect to your personal data:
- Access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: request correction of inaccurate data.
- Erasure: request deletion of your data where there is no lawful reason to retain it.
- Restriction: request that we restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances.
- Objection: object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Portability: receive data you have provided to us in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
9. International Data Transfers
Where we engage service providers whose infrastructure is located outside the UK or EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place — such as UK International Data Transfer Agreements or standard contractual clauses — in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.
10. Security
The Site is served over HTTPS. We maintain technical and organisational measures appropriate to the scale and nature of data we process. In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to individuals' rights, we will notify the ICO within 72 hours and, where required, affected individuals without undue delay.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page will be updated whenever material changes are made. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the Site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.