GDPR Compliance

1.1 Data Controller

LittleProgrammers acts as the data controller for personal information collected through our platform. Our Data Protection Officer (DPO) can be contacted at:

• Email: dpo@littleprogrammers.org
• Address: [Company Address]
• Phone: [DPO Contact Number]

1.2 Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

• Performance of a contract (service delivery)
• Legal obligations
• Legitimate interests
• Explicit consent
• Vital interests protection
• Public interest tasks

1.3 Processing Activities

Our main data processing activities include:

• User registration and account management
• Educational content delivery
• Progress tracking and assessment
• Payment processing
• Communication and support
• Platform analytics and improvement

2.1 Core Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to be informed about data processing
• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Rights regarding automated decision-making

2.2 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your GDPR rights:

• Use the privacy settings in your account
• Contact our DPO directly
• Submit a formal rights request
• File a complaint with your supervisory authority

2.3 Response Timeframes

We will respond to your requests within:

• One month for standard requests
• Two months for complex requests
• 72 hours for data breach notifications

3.1 Data Transfer Mechanisms

We ensure compliant data transfers through:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Adequacy decisions
• Binding Corporate Rules
• EU-US Data Privacy Framework

3.2 Third-Country Transfers

For transfers to non-EEA countries, we:

• Implement appropriate safeguards
• Conduct transfer impact assessments
• Monitor regulatory developments
• Update transfer mechanisms as needed

3.3 Data Protection Measures

Additional safeguards include:

• End-to-end encryption
• Data minimization principles
• Regular security assessments
• Employee data protection training

4.1 Documentation

We maintain detailed records of:

• Processing purposes
• Data categories
• Recipient categories
• Retention periods
• Security measures

4.2 Impact Assessments

We conduct DPIAs for:

• New processing activities
• High-risk operations
• Technology changes
• Process modifications

5.1 DPO Responsibilities

Our DPO oversees:

• GDPR compliance monitoring
• Staff training and awareness
• Data protection advice
• Regulatory cooperation
• Rights request handling

5.2 Contact Information

You can contact our DPO for:

• Privacy concerns
• Rights requests
• Complaint submissions
• Policy clarifications