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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 January 2026. This policy describes how Kalonix Quarterly collects, uses, and safeguards information relating to readers and correspondents who interact with this publication.

Kalonix Quarterly is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices for men. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body. We are committed to handling personal data responsibly and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Belgian law.

Controller

Kalonix Quarterly
Rue du Bailli 156
1050 Brussels, Belgium

Effective Date

1 January 2026
Applies to all readers and correspondents of kalonix.info

01 — Collection

What Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you use the contact form on this publication, you may provide your name, email address, and the content of your message. This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry and is not stored beyond the purpose for which it was shared.

  • Name and email address (contact form submissions)
  • Message content (editorial enquiries)
  • Optional subject or topic selection

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit kalonix.info, certain technical data is collected automatically by our hosting infrastructure and third-party analytics services. This data helps us understand which content resonates with readers and how to improve the publication experience.

  • IP address (anonymised after 24 hours)
  • Browser type, device type, and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website or search terms
  • Cookie identifiers (see our Cookie Policy for full details)

Information We Do Not Collect

Kalonix Quarterly does not collect sensitive personal data including identity numbers, financial information, health records, or biometric data. We do not operate a subscription service, user accounts, or any form of paid membership. No payment data is ever requested or stored.

02 — Use

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes, each grounded in a lawful basis under the GDPR:

Purpose Lawful Basis Retention
Responding to editorial enquiries Legitimate interest 90 days after resolution
Improving publication content and navigation Legitimate interest / Consent (analytics cookies) 13 months (anonymised)
Ensuring site security and preventing misuse Legitimate interest 30 days
Complying with legal obligations Legal obligation As required by law

We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling. We do not sell, rent, or otherwise transfer personal data to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

03 — Third Parties

Third-Party Services and Data Transfers

Kalonix Quarterly uses a small number of third-party services to deliver and improve the publication. Each of these services may handle limited data in the course of providing their function:

Hosting

Our web hosting provider processes server logs and request data. All data is hosted on servers within the European Economic Area (EEA).

Analytics

Where analytics cookies are accepted, anonymised engagement data is processed. No personally identifiable information is shared with analytics providers.

Fonts & CDN

Typeface files are served via Google Fonts. This may involve the transfer of your IP address to Google's servers. Google's privacy policy applies to this interaction.

Maps

The contact page embeds a Google Maps frame. Interaction with this frame is governed by Google's own data handling policies.

We do not transfer personal data outside the EEA except where a third-party service provider operates servers in jurisdictions with an adequacy decision from the European Commission, or where appropriate safeguards are in place.

04 — Your Rights

Your Rights Under the GDPR

As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the following rights in respect of your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

01
Right of Access

You may request a copy of any personal data we hold about you, along with information about how it is used and stored.

02
Right to Rectification

If we hold personal data about you that is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request its correction.

03
Right to Erasure

You may request the deletion of personal data we hold about you, subject to any overriding legal obligations that require us to retain it.

04
Right to Restrict Processing

You may request that we limit how we use your personal data while a request or dispute is being resolved.

05
Right to Data Portability

Where we rely on your consent or a contract as the lawful basis, you may request that we provide your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

06
Right to Object

You may object to the use of your data where we rely on legitimate interest as the lawful basis. We will cease processing unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds.

07
Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe your rights have been infringed, you may lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens / Autorité de protection des données) at dataprotectionauthority.be.

05 — Cookies & Updates

Cookies and Policy Updates

Cookies

This publication uses cookies and similar technologies. A full description of the cookies used, their purposes, and how to manage your preferences is provided in our Cookie Policy. You may adjust your cookie preferences at any time using the Cookie Settings link in the footer.

Children

This publication is directed at adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 16. If we become aware that personal data has been collected from a person under 16 without appropriate consent, we will delete it promptly.

Updates to this Policy

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our data handling practices or applicable law. The effective date at the top of this page indicates when the current version was last revised. We encourage readers to review this page from time to time. Continued use of the publication following a material update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

All privacy-related enquiries should be directed to [email protected] or in writing to Kalonix Quarterly, Rue du Bailli 156, 1050 Brussels, Belgium. We will acknowledge all enquiries within five working days and respond fully within 30 days.