Privacy Policy

Effective date: 28/4/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to benpmd.com ("the Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you visit my Website or subscribe to my mailing list. I am committed to handling your personal data responsibly and in compliance with the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data Controller

  • Name: Benjamin Papadakis
  • Email:

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or about how I handle your personal data, please contact me at the email address above.

3. Personal Data I Collect

  1. Email Address (upon subscription)
    • I collect your email address when you choose to subscribe to receive educational emails, marketing offers, or newsletters from me.
    • I use a marketing automation tool called Brevo to manage these subscriptions and communications.
  2. IP Addresses and Other Server Log Data
    • My hosting provider (located in Amsterdam) and external services I use (e.g., for loading CSS, fonts, or images) may collect standard server log data such as IP addresses, browser type, and timestamps.
    • Brevo also stores IP addresses and page visit data for subscribers who have given consent, in order to personalize and manage email campaigns.
  3. Analytics Data
    • I use Google Analytics to collect anonymized information about how visitors interact with my website.
    • This may include information such as browser type, device type, time spent on site, pages visited, and other usage statistics.
    • Google Analytics may use cookies to collect this information.

4. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

  • Email Marketing:
    • Purpose: To send newsletters, updates, and marketing offers to those who consent.
    • Legal Basis: Consent. When you subscribe to my mailing list, I rely on your explicit consent to process and store your email address for marketing purposes. You can withdraw this consent at any time by unsubscribing or contacting me at .
  • Server Logs / IP Addresses:
    • Purpose: For security, troubleshooting, and to ensure the stable operation of the Website and my services.
    • Legal Basis: Legitimate interests. I rely on my legitimate interest in ensuring the security and proper functioning of the Website.

5. How I Use Your Data

  1. Email Communications:

    I may use the email address you provided to send you educational material, marketing offers, and newsletters. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link included in each email or by emailing me at the contact details provided.

  2. Analytics and Improvements:

    I use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with my Website and to improve user experience. This helps me identify which content is most valuable to my visitors and optimize the website accordingly.

  3. Cookies:

    Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your browsing session. These cookies are used to distinguish unique users and to throttle the request rate.

6. Data Retention

  • Email Addresses:

    I retain your email address and related subscription data indefinitely, unless you unsubscribe or request erasure. Once you unsubscribe, I will delete or anonymize your data in my systems.

  • Server Logs:

    I do not purposefully store server logs locally for extended periods. My hosting provider or external services may retain logs for a limited duration as needed for security and troubleshooting, usually in accordance with their own retention policies.

7. Data Sharing and Transfers

  • Third-Party Services:
    • I use Brevo to store and manage your email addresses and to send communications. Brevo may collect IP addresses and page visits to facilitate marketing automation. Brevo's privacy policy can be found at https://www.brevo.com/legal/privacypolicy/.
    • I use Google Analytics to collect and analyze website usage data. Google's privacy policy can be found at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
  • Legal Requirements:

    I may disclose your personal data if required to do so by law, or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  1. Access – You can request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.
  2. Rectification – You can request to correct or update your personal data if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
  3. Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten") – You can ask me to delete your personal data where there is no legal reason for me to keep it.
  4. Restriction of Processing – You can ask me to restrict the processing of your personal data.
  5. Data Portability – You can request a copy of your personal data in a commonly used, machine-readable format and have it transferred to another provider if you wish.
  6. Objection – You can object to the processing of your personal data if you believe the processing is not justified.
  7. Withdraw Consent – Where I rely on your consent to process your personal data (for example, for email marketing), you can withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at . You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence if you believe I have not complied with applicable data protection laws.

9. Data Security

I implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee its absolute security.

10. Children's Privacy

My Website and services are not directed to children, and I do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 16. If you believe I have inadvertently collected such data, please contact me immediately so I can delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When I do, I will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of the policy. I encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on my privacy practices.

12. Contact Me

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or my data practices, please contact me at:

Benjamin Papadakis

Last Updated: 28/4/2025

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