Last updated: 11 November 2026
Who is responsible?
Mensal is an independent, non-commercial initiative created and run by Aaron Oliver Alt in his personal capacity. Rafinade SLU does not operate Mensal or decide how submissions are used. Aaron Oliver Alt is the data controller for personal data submitted through this website. For privacy questions or requests, email mensal@rafinade.com.
What information is collected and why?
The Participate form asks for an optional name and email address, a message, and your choice about whether your contribution may be quoted publicly. We use this information to receive, review, and respond to contributions. We rely on our legitimate interest in running Mensal and managing participation submissions. If you choose to allow your contribution to be quoted, that publication is based on your consent; you can withdraw that consent by contacting us.
Where is it stored and who receives it?
Mensal is hosted by Bluehost. Jetpack Forms stores submissions in the site’s WordPress database on the hosting server and emails a notification to mensal@rafinade.com; anyone authorised to access that mailbox can see the message. When Akismet is active, the submission’s IP address, browser user agent, email address, site URL (if provided), and message are sent to Akismet, a spam-filtering service by Automattic. The hosting, email, Jetpack, and Akismet providers process information as needed to provide their services. Automattic may access or process data outside the EEA, including in the United States, and says it uses appropriate safeguards such as EU-approved Standard Contractual Clauses. See Bluehost/Newfold’s privacy information, Jetpack’s privacy information, Akismet’s privacy policy, and Automattic’s privacy policy.
How long is information kept?
Submissions are kept only as long as needed to review and respond to them, and are then deleted or anonymised unless a longer period is needed to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims. If a contribution is published with your permission, it may remain public until you withdraw that permission and ask for its removal.
Your rights
You may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, or (where applicable) portability of your personal data; object to processing based on legitimate interests; and withdraw consent to a quotation. Contact mensal@rafinade.com. You may also lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD).
Automated spam filtering
Akismet automatically checks form submissions for spam. Possible spam is held for review. No other automated decisions with legal or similarly significant effects are made about submissions.