Privacy Policy

1. About This Policy

Alerov Review is an independent editorial publication exploring everyday supplementation habits, nutritional awareness, and active lifestyle choices for men. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body.

This Privacy Policy explains how Alerov Review ("we", "us", "the publication") collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data when you visit alerov.info or contact us. We are committed to handling personal data in accordance with applicable data protection standards, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. If you do not agree with the terms set out here, please discontinue use of the site.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data:

2.1 Data You Provide Directly

• Name and email address when you submit a contact form
• Message content submitted through the contact form
• Any other information you voluntarily provide in correspondence

2.2 Data Collected Automatically

• IP address and approximate geographic location (country/region level)
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website or search query
• Date and time of visit
• Device type (desktop, mobile, handheld device)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the data collected for the following purposes:

• To respond to enquiries submitted through the contact form
• To improve the content and functioning of the website based on aggregate usage patterns
• To monitor website security and identify unusual access patterns
• To comply with legal obligations where applicable

We do not use your data for automated profiling, targeted advertising, or any commercial purpose unrelated to the editorial functioning of this publication.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where the GDPR applies, we process personal data on the following legal bases:

• Legitimate interests — for website analytics and security monitoring
• Consent — for non-essential cookies, where consent is collected via the cookie banner
• Contract performance — to respond to contact form submissions
• Legal obligation — where processing is required by applicable law

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website uses cookies. A full explanation of the cookies used — including their purpose, duration, and how to manage your preferences — is provided in our Cookie Policy.

You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer of any page on this site.

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We may share data with the following categories of third-party service providers where necessary for the functioning of the website:

• Website hosting providers (for server infrastructure)
• Analytics service providers (for aggregated traffic analysis)
• Email delivery services (for contact form responses)

Any third parties we work with are required to handle personal data in accordance with applicable data protection standards and are not permitted to use data for their own commercial purposes.

We may also disclose personal data where required by law, court order, or regulatory authority.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected:

• Contact form submissions: retained for up to 24 months from the date of receipt
• Website analytics data: retained in aggregated form for up to 26 months
• Server logs: retained for up to 90 days for security purposes

After the applicable retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Your Rights

Where the GDPR applies, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access — to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification — to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure — to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
• Right to restriction — to request that we limit how we use your data
• Right to portability — to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to object — to object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to withdraw consent — at any time, for processing based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data is being handled incorrectly.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include HTTPS encryption for all data in transit and restricted access controls for stored data. However, no data transmission over the internet can be assured as entirely secure, and we cannot warrant the absolute security of data transmitted to or from this website.

10. International Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, to ensure your data receives an equivalent level of protection.

11. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

12. Links to External Sites

This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable law. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

For any questions, requests, or concerns relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact the editorial desk: