GDPR Compliance
LifeMarkers is fully compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ensuring the highest standards of data protection for our European users and beyond.
Global Privacy Standards
We apply GDPR principles globally, not just for EU residents. This means all users benefit from the same high standards of data protection, transparency, and control.
Your GDPR Rights
Under GDPR, you have comprehensive rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
You can request and receive information about:
- •What personal data we hold about you
- •How we process your data
- •Who we share your data with
- •The legal basis for processing
Right to Data Portability
Export your data in standard formats:
- •Machine-readable formats (CSV, JSON)
- •Transfer directly to another service
- •Complete health data export
- •No vendor lock-in
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data:
- •Complete removal from our systems
- •Deletion from backups within 30 days
- •Notification to third parties
- •Confirmation of deletion
Data Processing Principles
How we ensure GDPR compliance in our data practices:
Lawful Basis
We process data only when we have:
- • Your explicit consent
- • Contractual necessity
- • Legitimate interests
- • Legal obligations
Purpose Limitation
Data is used only for:
- • Stated purposes at collection
- • Health insights and tracking
- • Service improvement
- • Legal compliance
Data Minimization
We collect only what's necessary:
- • Relevant health data only
- • No excessive collection
- • Regular data reviews
- • Automatic deletion policies
Accuracy
Ensuring data quality:
- • Easy data correction tools
- • Regular accuracy checks
- • User verification options
- • Update notifications
Privacy by Design
GDPR principles are built into every aspect of LifeMarkers:
🔒 Default Privacy Settings
The most privacy-protective settings are enabled by default. You must explicitly opt-in to any data sharing or less private options.
🛡️ End-to-End Security
Technical and organizational measures protect your data throughout its lifecycle, from collection to deletion.
📊 Transparent Processing
Clear information about what data we collect, why we collect it, and how it's used is always available.
👤 User Control
Granular controls let you manage every aspect of your data, from collection to sharing to retention.
International Transfers
Data Transfer Safeguards
When data is transferred internationally, we ensure protection through:
- ✓Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- ✓Adequacy decisions where applicable
- ✓Additional security measures
- ✓Regular transfer impact assessments
Data Protection Officer
Our Data Protection Officer (DPO) ensures ongoing GDPR compliance and is available to address your privacy concerns:
- 📧Email: dpo@lifemarkers.org
- 📮Response time: Within 30 days
- 🌐Available in multiple languages