GDPR Compliance Statement
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Ponnuri Book is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the GDPR for users in the European Union.
1. Data Controller Information
Data Controller: Ponnuri Book Community Platform
Contact: gdpr@ponnuribook.com
Data Protection Officer: DPO, Ponnuri Book
2. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on:
- Consent: When you explicitly agree to data processing
- Contract: To fulfill our services to you
- Legal Obligation: To comply with laws and regulations
- Legitimate Interests: For platform security and improvement
3. Your GDPR Rights
3.1 Right to Access
You can request copies of your personal data.
3.2 Right to Rectification
You can request correction of inaccurate data.
3.3 Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")
You can request deletion of your personal data.
3.4 Right to Restrict Processing
You can request restriction of data processing.
3.5 Right to Data Portability
You can request transfer of your data to another organization.
3.6 Right to Object
You can object to certain types of processing.
3.7 Rights Related to Automated Decision Making
You have rights regarding automated processing and profiling.
4. Data Processing Details
| Data Category | Purpose | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|
| Account Information | User identification and authentication | Until account deletion + 30 days |
| Profile Data | Community networking | Until account deletion |
| Payment Information | Transaction processing | 7 years for tax purposes |
| Activity Logs | Security and analytics | 1 year |
5. Data Transfers
We may transfer data outside the EU with appropriate safeguards:
- Standard Contractual Clauses
- Adequacy Decisions
- Consent for specific transfers
6. Data Breach Notification
In case of a data breach, we will:
- Notify supervisory authorities within 72 hours
- Inform affected users without undue delay
- Take immediate remedial actions
7. Exercising Your Rights
To exercise your GDPR rights:
- Submit a request through your account settings
- Email us at gdpr@ponnuribook.com
- Use our Data Subject Access Request form
We will respond within 30 days, free of charge.
Data Protection Authority
You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.
Our Lead Supervisory Authority: Data Protection Commission, Ireland