Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026. Effective immediately upon publication.
1. About This Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Karone ("we", "the journal", "karone.info") collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data submitted through the karone.info website. It applies to all visitors and to individuals who submit enquiries through the contact form.
Karone is an independent wellness resource focused on everyday nutrition and active lifestyle practices for men. The content is not affiliated with any governmental or institutional body.
By continuing to use this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, you should discontinue use of the website.
2. Data We Collect
Karone collects only the data necessary to operate the website and respond to enquiries. The categories of data collected are:
2.1 Enquiry Data (Contact Form)
When you submit the contact form, we collect: your name, email address, selected subject category, and message content. This data is used solely to respond to your specific enquiry.
Enquiry data is not used for marketing purposes, is not passed to third parties for commercial use, and is not added to any mailing list without your explicit consent. Standard enquiry records are retained for 12 months and then securely deleted.
2.2 Technical Data (Server Logs)
Standard web server logs record IP addresses, browser type, referring page, and time of visit. This data is used for security monitoring and aggregate traffic analysis. It is not linked to personal identities, is not sold or shared with third parties, and is retained for a maximum of 90 days.
2.3 Cookie Data
Karone uses cookies to support site functionality and to collect anonymised usage analytics. Cookie categories and opt-out options are described in the Cookie Policy. You may adjust your cookie preferences at any time via the Cookie Settings link in the page footer.
3. How We Use Your Data
Personal data collected by Karone is used for the following purposes only:
- Responding to enquiries submitted through the contact form
- Processing reference list requests and correction reports
- Security monitoring and prevention of unauthorised access
- Aggregate, anonymised analysis of website traffic patterns to improve navigation
- Compliance with legal obligations under applicable Indonesian data protection frameworks
We do not use personal data for automated profiling, targeted advertising, or commercial data processing on behalf of third parties.
4. Third-Party Services
Karone uses a limited set of third-party services to operate the website. Each is described below along with the data it may access:
Google Maps (contact.php)
An embedded Google Maps iframe is used on the contact page to display the editorial office location. When you load the contact page, Google may collect standard browser and IP data in accordance with Google's own privacy framework. Karone does not control, access, or store this data.
Google Fonts
Typography on this website is loaded from Google Fonts CDN. Your browser makes a request to Google's servers to retrieve font files. Standard IP and browser data is transmitted in this request. No identifiable data is stored by Karone in connection with font loading.
CDN Libraries
JavaScript and CSS assets are loaded from public CDN providers (jsDelivr, unpkg, Cloudflare). Standard browser and IP data is transmitted when these resources are fetched. Karone does not control or access CDN-level analytics data.
5. Data Retention
Karone retains personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected:
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Contact form enquiries | 12 months from submission date |
| Server access logs | 90 days from access date |
| Cookie consent records | 12 months or until consent is withdrawn |
| Contributor application files | 24 months from submission or onboarding |
6. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you have the following rights regarding personal data held by Karone:
- Access: Request a copy of personal data held about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Deletion: Request deletion of personal data, subject to retention obligations
- Withdrawal of consent: Withdraw cookie consent at any time via Cookie Settings in the footer
- Objection: Object to specific types of data handling where permitted by law
To exercise any of these rights, contact the editorial team at [email protected] with the subject line "Data Rights Request". Requests are handled within 30 days.
7. Content Disclaimer
Karone is an independent wellness resource focused on everyday nutrition and active lifestyle practices for men. The content is not affiliated with any governmental or institutional body.
We recommend speaking with a qualified wellness or nutrition professional before introducing any supplement to your daily routine, particularly if you have specific dietary requirements.
8. Policy Updates
This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in how Karone handles data or in response to changes in applicable law. Updates are published on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Material changes are communicated to individuals who have active correspondence with the editorial team at the time of the change.
Continued use of the website after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. If you have questions about a specific update, contact [email protected].
9. Contact
For any privacy-related query, contact the Karone editorial team: