Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Arelin Review is operated from Jakarta, Indonesia. For the purposes of this privacy policy, "we", "us", and "our" refer to the editorial team of Arelin Review. Our registered correspondence address is:

2. Information We Collect

Arelin Review collects only the minimum information required to operate the publication and respond to reader correspondence. The categories of data we may collect are as follows:

• Contact form submissions: Name, email address, and message content submitted through the contact form on this website. This information is used solely to respond to the inquiry and is not shared with third parties.
• Server access logs: Standard server logs may record IP addresses, browser type, referral URLs, and page request timestamps. These logs are maintained for a maximum of 30 days and are used for site functioning and security purposes only.
• Cookies and analytics: We use functional and analytics cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Analytics data is aggregated and does not identify individual readers. See the Cookie Policy for full details.
• Voluntary correspondence: Any information readers include in letters, corrections submissions, or editorial pitches sent to [email protected]. This data is retained for as long as the correspondence is editorially relevant.

3. How We Use Your Information

Data collected by Arelin Review is used for the following purposes only:

• Responding to reader correspondence, editorial pitches, and correction submissions
• Understanding how readers interact with the publication through aggregated, anonymised analytics
• Maintaining the security and correct functioning of the website
• Fulfilling any legal obligation that applies to the publication's editorial activity

Arelin Review does not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise transfer personal data to third parties. We do not use personal data for targeted advertising or profiling. We do not operate a newsletter or subscription mailing list, and we do not solicit reader registration.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where the processing of personal data is subject to applicable data protection legislation, the legal bases on which Arelin Review relies are as follows:

• Consent: Where readers have voluntarily submitted data through a contact form or correspondence, processing is based on consent. Readers may withdraw consent at any time by writing to [email protected].
• Legitimate interests: Server log retention for security functioning is based on the legitimate interest of maintaining a secure and reliable publication platform.
• Legal obligation: Where retention of data is required by applicable Indonesian or international data protection law.

5. Data Retention

Arelin Review retains personal data only for as long as it is necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected:

• Contact form submissions are retained for a period of up to twelve months from the date of receipt, after which they are permanently deleted unless ongoing editorial correspondence requires otherwise.
• Server access logs are retained for a maximum of 30 days and then deleted automatically.
• Cookie data is retained in accordance with the durations specified in the Cookie Policy.

6. Third-Party Services

Arelin Review uses a small number of third-party services to support the publication's functioning:

• Google Maps: The contact page embeds a Google Maps iframe. Google's privacy policy governs the data that Google collects in connection with this embed. Arelin Review does not receive or store any data from this interaction.
• Google Fonts: This site loads fonts from Google's font delivery network. Refer to Google's privacy documentation for details of how font request data is handled.
• CDN libraries: JavaScript and CSS libraries are loaded from third-party CDNs (jsDelivr, Cloudflare CDN, unpkg). These services may log request data subject to their own privacy policies.

Arelin Review does not use any advertising networks, retargeting pixels, or social media tracking integrations on this website.

7. Reader Rights

Readers whose personal data is held by Arelin Review have the following rights, subject to applicable law:

• Access: The right to request a copy of the personal data held about you.
• Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Deletion: The right to request deletion of personal data, subject to any overriding retention obligations.
• Objection: The right to object to the processing of your data where processing is based on legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, write to [email protected] with the subject line "Data Request". The editorial team will acknowledge your request within five working days and respond fully within 30 days.

8. Security

Arelin Review takes reasonable technical measures to protect data submitted through this website, including HTTPS encryption for all page requests and form submissions. No method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and Arelin Review cannot provide an absolute assurance of data security. Readers are encouraged not to submit highly sensitive personal information through the contact form.

9. Changes to This Policy

Arelin Review may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in the publication's functioning or applicable law. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the website following a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Contact

For any questions relating to this privacy policy, contact the editorial team at: