Last updated: 14 March 2026
Ralford 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 Ralford ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data when you visit ralford.info or contact us directly.
This policy is written in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (the General Data Protection Regulation, GDPR) and applicable French data protection legislation administered by the Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL). By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
The data controller responsible for personal data collected via this website is:
We collect personal data only when you voluntarily provide it or when it is automatically gathered through standard website functionality. The categories of data we may collect include:
Name, email address, and the content of your message. You may also optionally provide a subject category. This data is used solely to respond to your enquiry.
If analytics cookies are accepted, we collect anonymised information including pages visited, time on site, referral source, and browser or device type. This data does not identify you personally and is used to understand how readers engage with the publication.
Standard server logs may record your IP address, browser type, and the pages you request. This data is retained for a maximum of 30 days and is used only for security and site performance purposes.
We process personal data under the following legal bases as defined in Article 6 of the GDPR:
Personal data collected via this website is used for the following purposes only:
We do not use personal data for automated decision-making, profiling, or any form of targeting advertising. We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for commercial purposes.
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected:
As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data:
You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you at any time.
You may request that inaccurate or incomplete personal data be corrected without undue delay.
You may request the deletion of your personal data where there is no compelling reason for its continued retention.
You may object to the handling of your data on grounds of legitimate interests at any time.
Where data is handled by automated means with your consent, you may request it in a structured, machine-readable format.
Where handling is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting prior lawful handling.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the CNIL at www.cnil.fr.
This website uses cookies. A full description of the cookies we use, their purpose, and how to manage your preferences is provided in our Cookie Policy. You can update your cookie preferences at any time using the Cookie Settings link in the footer of any page.
This website may load assets from third-party content delivery networks (including fonts and JavaScript libraries) and may embed third-party content such as maps. These services may set their own cookies or collect data independently. We recommend reviewing the privacy notices of any third-party services you interact with.
We do not share your personal data with third-party advertising networks or data brokers. Any third-party services used on this site are assessed for their data handling practices before integration.
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or alteration. The website operates exclusively over HTTPS. Access to personal data held in correspondence records is restricted to editorial staff with a legitimate need.
No method of electronic transmission or storage is entirely secure. While we take reasonable precautions, we cannot ensure absolute security. In the event of a personal data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the CNIL within 72 hours and affected individuals without undue delay where required by law.
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The date of the most recent revision is shown at the top of this page. Continued use of the website after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. For substantive changes, we will display a notice on the homepage for a minimum of 30 days.
For any question or request relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, contact the editorial office at [email protected] or by post at 28, Rue Réaumur, 75003 Paris, France.