Privacy Policy

The PDF Blueprint website is owned by The PDF Blueprint, which is a data controller of your personal data.

We have adopted this Privacy Policy, which determines how we are processing the information collected by The PDF Blueprint, which also provides the reasons why we must collect certain personal data about you. Therefore, you must read this Privacy Policy before using The PDF Blueprint website.

We take care of your personal data and undertake to guarantee its confidentiality and security.

Personal information we collect:

When you visit the The PDF Blueprint, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the installed cookies on your device. Additionally, as you browse the Site, we collect information about the individual web pages or products you view, what websites or search terms referred you to the Site, and how you interact with the Site. We refer to this automatically-collected information as “Device Information.” Moreover, we might collect the personal data you provide to us (including but not limited to Name, Surname, Address, payment information, etc.) during registration to be able to fulfill the agreement.

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

  • your name;

  • email address;

  • billing address and country;

  • order and transaction information;

  • products purchased and download information;

  • communications you send to us;

  • IP address;

  • browser, device and operating-system information;

  • referral URL, access times and website activity;

  • cookie and consent preferences;

  • tax-related location information; and

  • fraud-prevention and security information.

We do not normally receive or store your complete payment-card details. Payments are processed and supported payment providers, such as PayPal or Stripe, depending on the payment method selected.

Why do we process your data?

We collect personal data:

  • directly from you when you place an order, subscribe, contact us, or submit information;

  • automatically through server logs, cookies and similar technologies;

  • from the payment provider used for your purchase; and

  • from service providers that help us operate, secure and analyse our website.

Our top priority is customer data security, and, as such, we may process only minimal user data, only as much as it is absolutely necessary to maintain the website. Information collected automatically is used only to identify potential cases of abuse and establish statistical information regarding website usage. This statistical information is not otherwise aggregated in such a way that it would identify any particular user of the system.

You can visit the website without telling us who you are or revealing any information, by which someone could identify you as a specific, identifiable individual. If, however, you wish to use some of the website’s features, or you wish to receive our newsletter or provide other details by filling a form, you may provide personal data to us, such as your email, first name, last name, city of residence, organization, telephone number. You can choose not to provide us with your personal data, but then you may not be able to take advantage of some of the website’s features. For example, you won’t be able to receive our Newsletter or contact us directly from the website. Users who are uncertain about what information is mandatory are welcome to contact us via mutebacarmen@gmail.com.

Why We Use Your Data

Processing orders and delivering products

We use your personal data to:

  • process your purchase;

  • provide access to your PDF ebook or other digital product;

  • send order confirmations and download information;

  • manage refunds, disputes and customer support; and

  • maintain transaction records.

Legal basis: performance of a contract and steps taken before entering into a contract, under Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.

Complying with tax, accounting and legal obligations

We may process and retain order, billing and transaction information to comply with VAT, tax, bookkeeping, consumer-protection and other legal obligations.

Legal basis: compliance with a legal obligation under Article 6(1)(c) GDPR.

Payment Processing

We use Hostinger checkout to provide checkout, payment support, order management and delivery of digital products.

When you purchase a product, your personal data may be processed by:

  • Stripe;

  • PayPal; and

  • other payment or fraud-prevention providers involved in the transaction.

These providers may process your information under their own privacy policies and legal responsibilities. Payhip states that its service is designed to support GDPR compliance for sellers of digital products.

We recommend reviewing the privacy information shown during checkout before completing a purchase.

Operating and securing the website

We may process technical information, including IP addresses, logs and device information, to:

  • operate the website;

  • diagnose technical problems;

  • prevent fraud, abuse and unauthorised access;

  • protect our business and customers; and

  • maintain website and transaction security.

Legal basis: our legitimate interests under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Responding to enquiries

We use the information you provide when contacting us to respond to questions, complaints or support requests.

Legal basis: performance of a contract, pre-contractual measures, or our legitimate interest in providing customer service.

Marketing communications

We will send promotional emails only where we have a lawful basis to do so. Where consent is required, you may withdraw it at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link or contacting us.

Legal basis: consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or, where legally permitted, our legitimate interests.

Withdrawing consent does not affect processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.

Analytics and non-essential cookies

Where required by law, we use analytics, advertising or other non-essential cookies only after receiving your consent.

Legal basis: consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.

Your rights:

If you are a European resident, you have the following rights related to your personal data:

  • The right to be informed.

  • The right of access.

  • The right to rectification.

  • The right to erasure.

  • The right to restrict processing.

  • The right to data portability.

  • The right to object.

  • Rights in relation to automated decision-making and profiling.

If you would like to exercise this right, please contact us through the contact information below.

Additionally, if you are a European resident, we note that we are processing your information in order to fulfill contracts we might have with you (for example, if you make an order through the Site), or otherwise to pursue our legitimate business interests listed above. Additionally, please note that your information might be transferred outside of Europe, including Canada and the United States.

Links to other websites:

Our website may contain links to other websites that are not owned or controlled by us. Please be aware that we are not responsible for such other websites or third parties' privacy practices. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our website and read the privacy statements of each website that may collect personal information.

Information security:

We secure information you provide on computer servers in a controlled, secure environment, protected from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We keep reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, use, modification, and personal data disclosure in its control and custody. However, no data transmission over the Internet or wireless network can be guaranteed.

Website Hosting

Our website is hosted by Hostinger.

Hostinger may process technical data necessary to host and secure the website, including:

  • IP addresses;

  • server logs;

  • browser and device data;

  • date and time of access; and

  • security and diagnostic information.

Hostinger describes its processing and data-protection practices in its own privacy policy.

7. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies.

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are required for essential functions such as:

  • website security;

  • remembering privacy preferences;

  • enabling checkout links; and

  • maintaining basic website functionality.

These cookies may be used without consent where legally permitted.

Optional cookies

Optional cookies may be used for:

  • analytics;

  • measuring website performance;

  • marketing;

  • embedded content; and

  • tracking referral sources.

Where required, these cookies will not be activated until you provide consent through our cookie banner.

You can change or withdraw your cookie choices through [link or description of cookie-settings tool].

8. Who Receives Your Data

We may share personal data with service providers where necessary, including

  • Stripe or PayPal;

  • Hostinger;

  • email and customer-support providers;

  • accounting or tax advisers;

  • analytics providers, where enabled;

  • fraud-prevention and security providers; and

  • government authorities where disclosure is legally required.

We do not sell your personal data.

Service providers are permitted to process personal data only for the relevant service or according to their own lawful responsibilities.

Legal disclosure:

We will disclose any information we collect, use or receive if required or permitted by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process, and when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.

Contact information:

If you would like to contact us to understand more about this Policy or wish to contact us concerning any matter relating to individual rights and your Personal Information, you may send an email to mutebacarmen@gmail.com.

External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. You should review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

17. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in:

  • our services;

  • the providers we use;

  • legal requirements; or

  • our data-processing practices.

The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

18. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy or the use of your personal data may be sent to:

The PDF Blueprint
Carmen Muteba
The PDF Blueprint
mutebacarmen@gmail.com