Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
1. ABOUT THIS PRIVACY POLICY
At The Olive Feeling (olivefeeling.com), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, your rights, and how you can contact us.
This policy applies to anyone who accesses our website, whether you are a visitor, subscriber, contributor, or interact with us in any way.
2. DATA CONTROLLER
The Olive Feeling is operated by:
SEO by Yoni FZC
United Arab Emirates
We are responsible for your personal data and how it is processed. If you have questions about how we handle your information, you can contact us at hello@olivefeeling.com.
3. WHAT PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT
We collect personal data only when you voluntarily provide it or when it is automatically generated through your use of our website.
Data you provide directly:
– Name and email address when you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, or submit content
– Information submitted through contact forms or submission forms
– Details shared when submitting brand stories, products, or businesses for editorial consideration
– Any other information you choose to share with us
Data collected automatically:
– IP address and location data
– Browser type and version
– Device information (type, operating system)
– Pages visited and time spent on each page
– Referral source and links clicked
– Cookies and similar tracking technologies
– Interaction with our content (clicks, engagement)
We do NOT intentionally collect sensitive personal data such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, trade union membership, genetic data, biometric data, health information, or data concerning sex life or sexual orientation. Please do not submit this information through our forms.
4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING YOUR DATA
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we process your email address based on your explicit consent. You can withdraw this consent at any time.
Legitimate interests: We analyze website usage and improve our content and user experience based on our legitimate interest in understanding how our site is used and providing better service.
Contract performance: When you submit content for editorial consideration, we process the information necessary to review and respond to your submission.
Legal obligation: We may process data when required by law.
5. HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL DATA
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
Responding to your inquiries, messages, and submissions
Reviewing and processing brand, product, or story submissions for editorial features
Sending you newsletters and editorial updates when you opt in
Improving our website, editorial content, and user experience
Analyzing website performance and user behavior using analytics tools
Preventing spam, fraud, abuse, and misuse of the platform
Complying with legal obligations
6. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze how visitors use our site.
Types of cookies we use:
Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly (remembering your preferences, login information if applicable)
Analytics cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with our site, which pages are popular, and how the site performs. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
Marketing cookies: Used to track engagement with our content and ads if you interact with our promotional materials
You have the right to accept or reject non-essential cookies. When you first visit our site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner where you can:
– Accept all cookies
– Reject non-essential cookies
– Customize your cookie preferences
You can also disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.
For more information about Google Analytics and its cookie policies, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
7. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND DATA PROCESSORS
We use third-party services that may process your personal data on our behalf:
Google Analytics: Used to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google may transfer data to servers outside the EU/EEA. Google is certified under the Data Privacy Framework. Visit https://policies.google.com/privacy for their full privacy policy.
MailPoet: Used to manage our email newsletter. Your email address is stored with MailPoet to send you newsletters. You can unsubscribe at any time through the unsubscribe link in any email.
Hosting Provider: Our website is hosted on servers that may be located outside the EU/EEA.
These third parties act as data processors and are contractually obligated to protect your data and only use it for the purposes specified.
8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Your personal data may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries outside the European Union, including the United States. When we transfer data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure your data receives adequate protection in accordance with GDPR.
By using our website, you consent to these transfers. If you do not wish for your data to be transferred internationally, please do not use our website.
9. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:
Email subscribers: Your email address is retained for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. Once you unsubscribe, your data is deleted within 30 days.
Contact form submissions: Retained for 12 months to manage inquiries and prevent abuse, unless you request deletion earlier.
Editorial submissions: Retained for 24 months to manage editorial processes, handle appeals, and prevent abuse.
Analytics data: Retained for 14 months by Google Analytics and then automatically deleted.
When we no longer need your data, we securely delete it or anonymize it so it cannot be traced back to you.
10. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS UNDER GDPR
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the following rights:
Right of access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to erasure (right to be forgotten): You can request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
Right to restrict processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data.
Right to data portability: You can request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and have it transferred to another provider.
Right to object: You can object to our processing of your data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
Right to withdraw consent: If we process your data based on your consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time.
Right not to be subject to automated decision-making: You have the right not to be subject to decisions made solely by automated means that produce legal or similarly significant effects.
Right to lodge a complaint: If you believe we have violated your privacy rights, you can file a complaint with your local data protection authority.
11. HOW TO EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS
To exercise any of the rights listed above, please contact us at:
Email: hello@olivefeeling.com
In your request, please clearly state which right you are exercising and provide any relevant information (such as your email address).
We will respond to your request within 30 days of receipt. If your request is complex, we may extend this period by up to two additional months, and we will notify you of the extension and the reasons for the delay.
We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request to ensure we are providing information to the correct person.
12. DATA SECURITY
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
Secure server infrastructure
Encryption of sensitive data in transit
Regular security assessments
Restricted access to personal data by authorized personnel only
However, no method of transmission over the internet or storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You use our website at your own risk.
13. CHILDREN’S DATA
The Olive Feeling is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe a child has provided personal data through our website, please contact us immediately at hello@olivefeeling.com, and we will promptly remove the information.
For users between 13 and the age of majority in their jurisdiction: If you are in this age group, please ensure you have parental consent before submitting any personal data to our website.
14. EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS AND BRAND LISTINGS
When you submit information about a brand, producer, or business for editorial consideration, you confirm that:
– The information is accurate and complete
– You have the legal right to share this information
– You have obtained any necessary permissions from the business or individuals mentioned
– The information does not infringe on any third-party rights
Published content may include business-related information such as brand name, origin, story, location, and public contact details or website links. Personal contact information will not be published without explicit written consent.
15. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy and, if the changes are significant, by sending you an email notification.
Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.
16. CONTACT US
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: hello@olivefeeling.com
For GDPR-related inquiries and to exercise your privacy rights, please clearly indicate this in your subject line.
If you believe we have violated your privacy rights and cannot resolve the issue directly with us, you have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority.