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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy (GDPR – EU)

Effective date: 15.01.2026
Last updated: 15.01.2026

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1. Who we are (Data Controller)

Website / Service: Write Your Own Life Book (“WYOLB”)
Controller: Write Your Own Life Book
Registered address: Purmerend, Netherlands
Email: info@wyolb.com

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area (EU/EEA), WYOLB acts as the data controller for your personal data within the meaning of Article 4(7) GDPR.

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2. Scope of this policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal data when you:

  • visit www.writeyourownlifebook.com

  • register for an account

  • create and store your Life Book

  • upload text, photos, voice notes, or video

  • subscribe, pay, cancel, or participate in referrals

  • contact us or subscribe to communications

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3. Personal data we collect

3.1 Data you provide directly

  • Identity & contact data: name, email address, phone number

  • Account data: username, encrypted password, login history

  • Life Book content: text entries, images, audio recordings, video files

  • Communications: emails, contact form messages, support requests

  • Subscription & referral data: plan type, payment status, unique referral code

  • Marketing preferences: newsletter subscription status

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3.2 Data collected automatically

  • Technical data: IP address, device type, browser, operating system

  • Usage data: pages viewed, features used, timestamps

  • Cookies & similar technologies (see Section 11)

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4. Special category data (Article 9 GDPR)

Your Life Book may contain sensitive personal data (e.g. health, religion, political opinions, personal memories).

  • You choose voluntarily to enter this data.

  • We process such data only to provide the service you request.

  • Legal basis: explicit consent (Article 9(2)(a)) and performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b)).

You may delete or modify this content at any time.

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5. Lawful bases for processing (Article 6 GDPR)

We process your personal data only where permitted by GDPR:

PurposeLegal Basis

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Account creation & service deliveryArticle 6(1)(b) – Contract

Life Book cloud storageArticle 6(1)(b) – Contract

Handling payments & subscriptionsArticle 6(1)(b) – Contract

Security, fraud preventionArticle 6(1)(f) – Legitimate interest

Customer supportArticle 6(1)(b) & (f)

Referral programmeArticle 6(1)(b)

Marketing emailsArticle 6(1)(a) – Consent

Legal complianceArticle 6(1)(c)

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6. How we use your data

We use personal data to:

  • provide, maintain, and improve the WYOLB platform

  • store and secure your Life Book content

  • deliver monthly modules and features

  • process subscriptions, payments, and cancellations

  • communicate service-related messages

  • run referral and discount programmes

  • ensure platform security and integrity

  • comply with legal and regulatory obligations

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Your Life Book remains private by default.
We will not publish or share your content publicly without your explicit action or consent.

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7. Data sharing & processors (Article 28 GDPR)

We do not sell personal data.

We share data only with trusted processors under GDPR‑compliant agreements, including:

  • Hosting & website platform: Wix (infrastructure, security, hosting)

  • Cloud storage providers (for Life Book content)

  • Payment processors (subscriptions and billing)

  • Email service providers (service notifications, newsletters)

  • IT & security providers

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All processors are contractually bound to:

  • process data only on our instructions

  • apply appropriate security measures

  • comply with GDPR requirements

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8. International data transfers (Chapter V GDPR)

Some processors may be located outside the EU/EEA.

Where data is transferred internationally, we rely on one or more of the following safeguards:

  • European Commission Adequacy Decisions

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

  • Additional technical and organisational safeguards

You may request a copy of the relevant safeguards by contacting us.

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9. Data retention (Article 5(1)(e))

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

Data typeRetention

Account dataWhile account is active

Life Book contentWhile subscription is active

Archived accounts[e.g. 90 days] after cancellation

Billing recordsAs required by tax law

Marketing consentUntil withdrawn

After retention periods expire, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

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10. Your GDPR rights (Articles 12–22)

If you are in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data (Art. 15)

  • Rectification of inaccurate data (Art. 16)

  • Erasure (“right to be forgotten”) (Art. 17)

  • Restriction of processing (Art. 18)

  • Data portability (Art. 20)

  • Object to processing (Art. 21)

  • Withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3))

To exercise your rights, email info@wyolb.com.
We respond within 30 days, as required by GDPR.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).

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11. Cookies & tracking (ePrivacy + GDPR)

We use cookies to:

  • ensure website functionality

  • maintain security

  • analyse performance

  • remember preferences

Where required, we request prior consent before placing non‑essential cookies.

You can manage cookies via your browser or cookie banner.

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12. Security measures (Article 32)

We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures, including:

  • HTTPS encryption

  • access controls and authentication

  • encrypted storage where appropriate

  • regular security updates

  • role‑based access to personal data

No system is 100% secure, but we take GDPR‑appropriate precautions to protect your data.

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13. Children’s data (Article 8)

WYOLB is not intended for children under 16 (or under the age defined by local EU law).

We do not knowingly collect data from children without valid parental consent.

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14. Automated decision‑making

WYOLB does not use automated decision‑making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects under Article 22 GDPR.

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15. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

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16. Contact details

Write Your Own Life Book (WYOLB)
Email: info@wyolb.com
Address: Purmerend, Netherlands

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