Sorel Field Notes
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Privacy Policy

Sorel Field Notes — Last updated: 15 February 2026

01 — Introduction

Who We Are

Sorel Field Notes is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices, published at 52 Frith Street, W1D 4SJ London, United Kingdom. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body.

This Privacy Policy explains how Sorel Field Notes ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and safeguards information when you visit sorel.info (the "Publication"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information with care and transparency, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By accessing or using this Publication, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of the Publication.

02 — Data We Collect

Information We Collect

We collect a limited amount of information to operate and improve this Publication. The categories of information we may collect are outlined below.

Information You Provide Directly

When you submit our contact form, you voluntarily provide:

  • Your name, as entered in the contact form
  • Your email address, to enable us to respond to your enquiry
  • The contents of your message or enquiry

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit sorel.info, certain technical information is collected automatically by our hosting infrastructure and analytics tools:

  • IP address (anonymised where possible)
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages
  • Referring URL (the page you visited before arriving at sorel.info)

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies to improve your experience and to understand how the Publication is used. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for full details on the cookies we set, their purpose, and how to manage your preferences.

03 — How We Use Data

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for specific, limited purposes. We do not use your information for automated profiling, nor do we use it for any purpose unrelated to operating this Publication.

01
Responding to Enquiries

Contact form submissions are used solely to respond to your enquiry. Legal basis: legitimate interests.

02
Publication Analytics

Aggregated, anonymised traffic data is used to understand which articles readers find most useful, informing our editorial direction. Legal basis: legitimate interests.

03
Technical Processing

Technical log data is used to maintain security, assess server errors, and ensure the Publication loads correctly. Legal basis: legitimate interests.

04
Legal Obligations

In limited circumstances, we may be required to retain or disclose information to comply with applicable law or a lawful request. Legal basis: legal obligation.

04 — Data Sharing

How We Share Your Information

Sorel Field Notes does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes. We share information only where necessary to operate this Publication:

  • Hosting and infrastructure providers: Our web hosting provider processes technical data (such as server logs and IP addresses) as part of normal hosting operations. They act as data processors under our instruction.
  • Analytics tools: We may use third-party analytics software (such as visitor count tools) that collects anonymised, aggregated data. These tools do not receive personally identifiable information.
  • Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by a court order, law enforcement request, or other legal process under UK law.
  • Business transfers: In the event that Sorel Field Notes is transferred to a new operator, personal information held at the time of transfer may be passed to the incoming operator, who would be bound by this policy.

All third-party providers with whom we share data are required to handle your information securely and only for the purposes we specify.

05 — Cookies

Cookies

Our Publication uses cookies — small text files placed on your device — to improve functionality and understand usage patterns. We obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies via the cookie consent banner displayed on your first visit.

You can manage or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer of any page.

For full details on the specific cookies we use, their purpose, duration, and how to opt out, please read our dedicated Cookie Policy.

06 — Your Rights

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation, you have the following rights in relation to personal information we hold about you:

Right of Access

You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. We will respond within one calendar month.

Right to Rectification

If you believe information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you may request that we correct or update it.

Right to Erasure

In certain circumstances, you may request that we delete your personal information. This right is subject to legal exceptions.

Right to Restrict Processing

You may ask us to restrict the use of your personal data in certain circumstances, for example while you contest its accuracy.

Right to Data Portability

Where we hold information you provided to us, you may request a copy in a structured, machine-readable format.

Right to Object

You may object to our processing of your data where we rely on legitimate interests as our legal basis.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will acknowledge your request within 72 hours and respond in full within one calendar month.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you are unhappy with how we have handled your personal information. Details at ico.org.uk.

07 — Data Retention

How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law.

Data Type Retention Period Reason
Contact form submissions 12 months To manage correspondence and follow-up
Server log files 30 days Security monitoring and error resolution
Analytics data (anonymised) 26 months Editorial performance review
Cookie consent records 13 months Compliance with UK GDPR consent requirements

After the applicable retention period, data is either securely deleted or anonymised such that it can no longer be attributed to an individual.

08 — Security

How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against accidental loss, unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include:

  • HTTPS encryption across the entire Publication, enforced via our server configuration
  • Restricted access to contact form submissions, limited to authorised editorial personnel
  • Regular review of our data handling practices and third-party providers
  • Prompt response to any suspected data security incident in accordance with UK GDPR obligations

While we take all reasonable steps to protect your information, no transmission over the internet is entirely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to this Publication.

09 — Contact Us

Getting in Touch

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise any of your data rights, please contact us using the details below. We aim to acknowledge all correspondence within 72 hours.

Contact Details
Sorel Field Notes
52 Frith Street
W1D 4SJ London, United Kingdom
Monday — Friday  ·  09:00 – 18:00

This Privacy Policy was last reviewed on 15 February 2026. We reserve the right to update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be noted at the top of this page with an updated revision date.