GDPR Compliance Policy
Last updated: 12/8/2024
1. Introduction
LinkedWiz Private Limited (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), operating the GetPayingBugs Program (“Program”) as an affiliate service, is committed to protecting the privacy and rights of individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA) in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
This GDPR Compliance Policy explains how we collect, process, and protect personal data of individuals in the EEA, and outlines your rights under the GDPR.
2. Data Controller Information
LinkedWiz Private Limited acts as the data controller for personal data collected through our Program. For any GDPR-related inquiries, please contact us at admin@getpayingbugs.com
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
3.1 Contractual Necessity
- Account creation and management
- Course delivery and progress tracking
- Payment processing
- Technical support provision
3.2 Legal Obligation
- Tax and financial records
- Legal compliance documentation
- Security incident reporting
3.3 Legitimate Interests
- Platform security and fraud prevention
- Service improvement and development
- Analytics and performance monitoring
3.4 Consent
- Marketing communications
- Optional feature usage tracking
- Third-party integrations
4. Your Rights Under GDPR
As an EEA resident, you have the following rights:
4.1 Access and Information
- Right to know if we process your personal data
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to receive information about processing
4.2 Control and Correction
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
4.3 Objection and Choices
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
- Right to not be subject to automated decisions
5. Data Processing Activities
5.1 Data Collection
- Account registration information
- Course participation data
- Payment information
- Communication records
- Technical usage data
5.2 Processing Purposes
- Providing training services
- Account management
- Security and fraud prevention
- Service improvement
- Legal compliance
6. Data Protection Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures:
- Encryption of personal data
- Regular security assessments
- Access control and authentication
- Staff training on data protection
- Data protection impact assessments
- Incident response procedures
7. International Data Transfers
When transferring personal data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards through:
- Standard contractual clauses
- Adequacy decisions
- Data processing agreements
- Transfer impact assessments
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or to comply with legal obligations. Specific retention periods are based on:
- Legal requirements
- Contractual obligations
- Business needs
- User preferences
9. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies in compliance with GDPR requirements:
- Obtaining consent for non-essential cookies
- Providing detailed cookie information
- Offering cookie preferences management
- Respecting Do Not Track signals
10. Data Breach Procedures
In the event of a personal data breach, we will:
- Notify supervisory authorities within 72 hours
- Inform affected individuals without undue delay
- Document all breaches and remedial actions
- Implement measures to prevent future breaches
11. Contact and Complaints
For any GDPR-related queries or to exercise your rights, please contact us at admin@getpayingbugs.com
You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not adequately addressed your concerns.