GDPR Compliance & Data Protection Policy

1. Introduction

At Learn Archive, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This GDPR Compliance & Data Protection Policy explains how we collect, process, store, and protect personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).

Although our financial blog primarily serves readers interested in financial education, investing insights, trading strategies, and economic commentary, we ensure compliance with GDPR when handling data of individuals located in the European Economic Area (EEA).

2. Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

a) Information You Provide Directly

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Contact details
  • Comments submitted on blog posts
  • Information submitted through contact forms or newsletter subscriptions

b) Automatically Collected Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referring URLs
  • Cookies and tracking data

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – When you subscribe to newsletters or accept cookies.
  • Legitimate Interest – To improve website performance, security, and content.
  • Contractual Necessity – When responding to inquiries or providing requested services.
  • Legal Obligation – When required by applicable laws or regulations.

4. How We Use Your Data

Your data may be used to:

  • Deliver newsletters and updates
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Improve website content and user experience
  • Monitor website analytics and performance
  • Prevent fraud and enhance security
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Improve functionality
  • Analyze traffic
  • Personalize content
  • Measure marketing effectiveness

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Where required by law, we request consent before placing non-essential cookies.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers such as:

  • Email marketing platforms
  • Analytics providers (e.g., website traffic analysis)
  • Hosting providers
  • Advertising networks

These providers may process data on our behalf under strict data protection agreements.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the EEA, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erase your data (“Right to be Forgotten”)
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Data Portability
  • Withdraw Consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at: [email protected]

We will respond within one month as required by GDPR.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including:

  • SSL encryption
  • Secure hosting environments
  • Access controls
  • Regular security monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

10. International Data Transfers

If data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
  • Approved certification mechanisms

11. Supervisory Authority

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority in the EU.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this GDPR policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

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