Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. Who We Are

This website (galnova.com) is operated by Alex Kovalenko, a freelance writer and blogger based in London, United Kingdom. We are the data controller for personal data collected through this website.

Contact:
Alex Kovalenko, 74 Cheltenham Place, London, W3 8UR, United Kingdom
Email: privacy@galnova.com
Phone: +44 7722 033308

2. Legal Framework

This privacy policy is provided in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR).

3. Data We Collect and Why

3.1 Server Log Files

When you visit this website, our hosting provider automatically records certain information in server log files. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, date and time of the request, and the pages accessed. This data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(f)) to ensure the security and technical operation of the website. Log files are retained for a maximum of 7 days and are then automatically deleted.

3.2 Contact Form

If you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message (and optionally your phone number). This data is processed for the purpose of responding to your enquiry, on the basis of taking steps at your request (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(b)) and our legitimate interest in managing correspondence (Article 6(1)(f)). Your data will not be shared with third parties and will be deleted once your enquiry has been fully resolved and no further communication is required.

3.3 Quiz Results

The interactive quiz on this website is processed entirely within your browser (client-side JavaScript). No quiz answers or results are transmitted to our servers or stored outside your device.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies on this website. Full details are provided in our Cookie Policy.

We use one necessary cookie (galnova_cookie_consent) stored in your browser's Local Storage to remember your cookie preferences. This does not require consent under PECR as it is strictly necessary for this function. No analytical or marketing cookies are set without your prior consent.

5. Native Advertising / Taboola

This website may be promoted via native advertising networks, including Taboola Inc. (16 Madison Square West, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10010, USA). Taboola may set cookies or tracking pixels for the purpose of measuring ad performance. This only occurs where you have given consent via our cookie banner. Data transfers to the USA take place under Standard Contractual Clauses in accordance with UK GDPR Article 46. For more information, see Taboola's privacy policy at taboola.com/privacy-policy. You may opt out at taboola.com opt-out.

6. Affiliate Links

This website contains affiliate links to third-party services (e.g. Lingoda). When you click these links, the respective third-party provider may place cookies or tracking identifiers to attribute referrals. We do not receive personal data from these transactions. Please refer to the privacy policies of those third parties for full details.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Contact form data is retained for up to 3 years for correspondence record purposes, after which it is securely deleted.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

  • Right of access — to obtain a copy of your personal data we hold (Article 15)
  • Right to rectification — to have inaccurate data corrected (Article 16)
  • Right to erasure — to request deletion of your data in certain circumstances (Article 17)
  • Right to restriction — to restrict how we process your data in certain circumstances (Article 18)
  • Right to data portability — to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format (Article 20)
  • Right to object — to object to processing based on legitimate interests (Article 21)
  • Right to withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@galnova.com. We will respond within one month.

9. Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe we have handled your personal data unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK supervisory authority:

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
Tel: 0303 123 1113
Website: ico.org.uk

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The current version will always be available at this URL. We recommend checking it periodically.