Last updated: 2022/05/18
DrTechniko (“DrTechniko”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect when you visit drtechniko.com (the “Site”), how we use it, the legal basis for doing so, and the rights you have over your data.
This policy is written to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, and the ePrivacy Directive.
1. Who we are (Data Controller)
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
- Name / business: DrTechniko (founded by Nikos Michalakis)
- Contact address: [FULL POSTAL ADDRESS — REQUIRED]
- Email: info@drtechniko.com
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us using the details above or through our Contact page.
Note: GDPR requires you to publish a genuine identity and a contact address. If you operate as an individual, your name and a contact address (which may be a registered or correspondence address) must appear here.
2. A note about children
DrTechniko provides educational stories, games, and activities intended for children, but the Site itself is intended to be used by parents, guardians, and educators.
- The Site is not directed at children for the purpose of collecting their personal data.
- We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from children.
- Forms and the mailing list on this Site should only be completed by an adult (a parent, guardian, or educator).
If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at info@drtechniko.com and we will delete it promptly.
3. What personal data we collect and why
We only collect data that you actively provide or that is collected automatically to make the Site work. Specifically:
a) Contact form
When you use our Contact form, we collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Message content
Purpose: to respond to your enquiry. Legal basis: our legitimate interest in answering people who contact us, and/or taking steps at your request prior to entering a contract.
b) Mailing list / newsletter
When you join the DrTechniko mailing list, we collect:
- Email address
- Name (if requested)
Purpose: to send you our free e-book, tips, product reviews, course offers, and related content. Legal basis: your consent, which you give by submitting the signup form. You can withdraw consent at any time (see Section 8).
c) Technical and usage data (automatically collected)
When you visit the Site, our hosting provider and analytics tools may automatically collect:
- IP address (often truncated/anonymised by analytics)
- Browser type and version, device type, operating system
- Pages visited, time on page, referring website
- Approximate location (derived from IP)
Purpose: to keep the Site secure, diagnose problems, and understand how the Site is used so we can improve it. Legal basis: legitimate interest for strictly necessary/security data; consent for analytics and any non-essential cookies (see our Cookie Policy).
4. Cookies and tracking
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies. Non-essential cookies (such as analytics) are only set after you give consent through our cookie banner.
Full details — including a list of cookies, their purpose, and how to manage them — are set out in our separate Cookie Policy.
5. Third-party services and data sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with service providers (“processors”) who help us run the Site, and only as needed. These currently include:
| Service | Provider | Purpose | Data involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Website hosting | WP Engine | Hosting the Site | Technical/log data |
| Image delivery & site features | Automattic (Jetpack / WordPress.com) | Image CDN, site stats | Technical/usage data |
| Analytics | Google (Google Analytics via Site Kit) | Website analytics | Usage data, identifiers |
| Email marketing | [YOUR EMAIL PROVIDER — e.g. Mailchimp / ConvertKit] | Sending the newsletter | Name, email |
| Form handling | [WordPress form plugin, e.g. Gravity Forms] | Receiving contact submissions | Contact form data |
Action required: Confirm the providers above and replace the bracketed placeholders with the actual services you use. Remove any row that does not apply.
We may also disclose data if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
6. International data transfers
Some of our service providers (for example, Google and Automattic) are based in the United States, so your personal data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and the UK.
Where this happens, the transfer is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as:
- the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (and its UK extension), where the provider is certified; and/or
- the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses.
You can request more information about these safeguards by contacting us.
7. How long we keep your data
- Contact form submissions: kept for as long as needed to handle your enquiry and for a reasonable period afterwards [e.g. up to 24 months], then deleted.
- Mailing list data: kept until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete it.
- Analytics data: retained according to the provider’s settings [e.g. Google Analytics default of 14 months].
We do not keep personal data longer than necessary for the purposes described in this policy.
8. Your rights
Under the GDPR and UK GDPR you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you;
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data;
- Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”);
- Restrict or object to processing;
- Data portability — receive your data in a portable format;
- Withdraw consent at any time (this does not affect processing already carried out);
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
To unsubscribe from the mailing list, click the unsubscribe link in any email we send, or contact us directly.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@drtechniko.com. We will respond within one month.
If you are in the EU/EEA, you can complain to your national data protection authority (a list is available at edpb.europa.eu). In the UK, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ico.org.uk).
9. Data security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including HTTPS encryption and working only with reputable service providers. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top shows when it was last changed. Significant changes will be highlighted on the Site.
11. Contact
For any privacy-related questions or requests:
DrTechniko Email: info@drtechniko.com
Address: [FULL POSTAL ADDRESS]
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