Understanding your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection law that came into effect on May 25, 2018. It gives individuals in the European Union greater control over their personal data and how it's processed by organizations like Birthday Countdown.
You can request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.
You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
You can request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
You can request your data in a portable format to transfer elsewhere.
You can request limitation of how we process your data.
You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
| Data Type | Purpose | Legal Basis | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countdown Data | Service provision | Contract | Until deleted by user |
| Email Address | Reminders | Consent | Until consent withdrawn |
| Usage Analytics | Service improvement | Legitimate Interest | 26 months |
| IP Address | Security & Analytics | Legitimate Interest | 30 days |
To exercise any of your GDPR rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
For any GDPR-related questions or to exercise your rights:
Email: dpo@birthdaycountdown.online
Subject Line: GDPR Request - [Your Request Type]
Response Time: Within 30 days
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not handled your data appropriately.