GDPR

Ledgermentor

Privacy & Data Protection Policy (GDPR / UK-EU) for ledgermentor.shop

Last updated: 06-01-25

1. Introduction

Controller: This website, ledgermentor.shop, is operated by [Your Name / Your Company Name].
Purpose: As an educational website, we provide free content about printer setup, connecting printers to Wi-Fi, and resolving printing issues.
Applicability: This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data from visitors located in the UK and the European Economic Area (EEA).

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

Usage Data: Information about how you use the website (for example, pages visited, time spent, referral source, IP address, browser type).
Optional Contact Data: If you choose to sign up for a newsletter or contact us via a form, we may collect your name and email address.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies or similar tracking technologies to analyze website traffic, improve functionality, and support Google Ads (if applicable).

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR / UK-GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

Legitimate Interests: For analytics, website improvements, and serving non-personalized content.
Consent: For optional features like newsletter subscription or non-essential cookies.
Performance of a Contract: If you sign up for something (e.g., newsletter), to fulfill that service.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data for the following purposes:

To analyze and improve our website (e.g., usage patterns, content effectiveness).
To send emails if you subscribe (newsletter, updates), only if you have given consent.
To comply with legal obligations or respond to requests (e.g., data subject rights).
To display advertisements or track campaign performance (if using Google Ads or other ad-platforms), according to your cookie consent.

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share your personal data with:

Analytics Providers (e.g., Google Analytics) for statistical analysis.
Advertising Platforms (if you consent) to run ads or measure ad performance.
Service Providers (e.g., email provider) to send newsletters or manage mailing lists.

We ensure that any third-party service provider we use is GDPR / UK-GDPR compliant and has appropriate security measures.

6. International Data Transfers

If personal data is transferred outside the UK or EEA (for example, to servers or third-party providers in other countries), we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, to protect your data.

7. Data Retention

Usage Data: Retained for a limited period to help us understand website performance (e.g., 12–24 months — adapt as per your actual policy).
Email / Contact Data: Retained as long as necessary for the purpose (e.g., until unsubscribed), plus a reasonable time for archival / record-keeping, after which it is securely deleted.
Cookies: Retention depends on the type (session cookies vs persistent cookies).

8. Your Rights Under GDPR / UK-GDPR

As a data subject (visitor from the UK / EU), you have the following rights:

Right of Access: You can ask what personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You can ask us to delete your personal data, subject to our data-retention obligations.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can request limiting the way we use your data.
Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a structured, readable format.
Right to Object: You can object to certain types of processing (e.g., profiling, marketing) when we rely on legitimate interests.
Right to Withdraw Consent: If we process your data based on consent (e.g., newsletter), you can withdraw it anytime.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to complain to a supervisory authority (e.g., ICO in the UK) if you think your data protection rights are violated.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

Secure storage (encrypted / access-controlled)
Regular security reviews
Restricted access to data only for necessary personnel

10. Children’s Data

Our content is general and educational; we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a minor without parental consent, please contact us, and we will delete the data.

11. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies. When required, we obtain your consent (via a cookie banner) before placing non-essential cookies. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.

12. Changes to this Policy

We may update the policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will post the new policy on this page with a new “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the site after changes means you accept the revised policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this policy, or want to exercise your GDPR / UK-GDPR rights, contact us at:

Email: info@ledgermentor.shop
Address: 109, Bauri Tola, Devgaram, Bokaro,
828303, JH IN.

14. Supervisory Authority

If you are in the UK or EU and you wish to file a complaint, you may contact:

UK: Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) — https://ico.org.uk
EU: Your local data protection authority (depending on your country)