Last updated: June 20, 2026
1. Data Controller
The website olivejournalco.eu is operated from Germany. For questions related to data processing on this site, enquiries may be submitted via the contact form on the About page.
2. Data Collected Automatically
When you access this website, the hosting server automatically records certain technical data in server log files. This data may include:
- IP address (anonymised or masked depending on hosting configuration)
- Date and time of the request
- URL of the page accessed
- HTTP referrer header (the page from which you arrived)
- Browser type and operating system identifier
- HTTP response code
This data is used solely for the technical operation and security of the server. It is not linked to any individual user identity and is not used for marketing or tracking purposes. Server logs are retained for a limited period as required by the hosting provider's configuration.
3. Cookies and Local Storage
This website does not set tracking cookies or analytics cookies. The only client-side storage used is the browser's localStorage to save your response to the cookie consent notice displayed on the homepage. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to any server. You can clear this preference at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for this domain.
4. Third-Party Services
Google Fonts
This site loads the Inter typeface from Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com). When your browser requests the font files, Google may log the request, including your IP address. Google's own privacy policy governs this processing. If you prefer to prevent this, you may use a browser extension that blocks external font loading.
Wikimedia Commons Images
Images on this site are loaded directly from Wikimedia Commons servers (upload.wikimedia.org). These requests are governed by the Wikimedia Foundation's privacy policy. No personal data from this site is transmitted to Wikimedia as part of image loading.
External Links
This site contains links to third-party websites including Kew Gardens, FAO, NCBI, and academic publishers. Visiting these sites is subject to their respective privacy policies. OliveJournal has no control over data collected by third parties.
5. Contact Form
The contact form on the About page is a client-side simulation. Form data is not transmitted to any server, not stored, and not processed. Submission of the form does not result in any data leaving your browser. The form serves a visual and functional demonstration purpose only.
6. Legal Basis for Processing
To the extent that any personal data is processed (specifically, server log data), the legal basis is the legitimate interest of the site operator in maintaining a technically secure and operational web service, pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
7. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to request access to, rectification of, or erasure of personal data concerning you. Given that this site processes minimal technical data and no user accounts exist, the practical scope of these rights on this site is limited. For specific enquiries, use the contact form on the About page.
8. Data Transfers
Server logs are retained by the hosting provider. Font loading requests are processed by Google LLC (United States), which participates in data transfer frameworks applicable under EU law. Image loading requests are handled by the Wikimedia Foundation (United States).
9. Changes to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated to reflect changes in applicable law or the technical configuration of the site. The date at the top of the page indicates when the policy was last revised.