GDPR Compliance

Your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and how asktodo.ai approaches data protection. asktodo.ai operates from Karnataka, India and does not actively target the EU market, but we honour the GDPR rights of any EU resident who chooses to use our service.

Last updated: May 18, 2026 | Effective Date: May 18, 2026

1. GDPR Overview

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection law that came into effect on May 25, 2018, across the European Union. It gives individuals greater control over their personal data and requires organizations to be transparent about how they collect, use, and protect personal information.

1.1 Who Does GDPR Apply To?

GDPR applies to:

  • EU residents, regardless of where they are located
  • Organizations processing personal data of EU residents
  • Any organization offering goods or services to EU residents
  • Organizations monitoring behavior of EU residents

1.2 asktodo.ai's Commitment

asktodo.ai is committed to honouring GDPR rights for any EU/EEA or UK resident who uses our service. We are based in Karnataka, India and operate primarily under Indian law (including the DPDP Act, 2023), but we treat your data-protection rights as universal rather than regional. We have implemented technical and organizational measures — encryption in transit and at rest, row-level security, server-side audit logs, default-denied cookie consent, and a first-party telemetry-only authenticated dashboard — to back this commitment up.

2. Your Rights Under GDPR

2.1 Right to Information (Article 13-14)

What it means: You have the right to know how your personal data is being processed.

How we comply: Our Privacy Policy provides clear, comprehensive information about our data processing activities.

2.2 Right of Access (Article 15)

What it means: You can request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.

How to exercise: Email hi@asktodo.ai with your request.

Response time: Within 30 days (free of charge for the first request).

2.3 Right to Rectification (Article 16)

What it means: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

How to exercise: Update your information in account settings or contact us at hi@asktodo.ai.

Response time: Within 30 days.

2.4 Right to Erasure / "Right to be Forgotten" (Article 17)

What it means: You can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.

When applicable:

  • Data is no longer necessary for the original purpose
  • You withdraw consent and there's no other legal basis
  • Data has been unlawfully processed
  • Deletion is required for legal compliance

How to exercise: Delete your account in settings or email hi@asktodo.ai.

2.5 Right to Restrict Processing (Article 18)

What it means: You can request limitation of processing in certain situations.

When applicable:

  • You contest the accuracy of data (during verification)
  • Processing is unlawful but you prefer restriction over deletion
  • We no longer need the data but you need it for legal claims
  • You object to processing (pending verification of legitimate grounds)

2.6 Right to Data Portability (Article 20)

What it means: You can receive your personal data in a machine-readable format and transfer it to another service.

What's included: Account data, generated content, usage history, preferences.

Format: JSON or CSV files.

How to exercise: Request data export via hi@asktodo.ai.

2.7 Right to Object (Article 21)

What it means: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.

Direct Marketing: Absolute right to object - we must stop immediately.

Legitimate Interests: We must demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds to continue processing.

How to exercise: Email hi@asktodo.ai or use unsubscribe links.

2.8 Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making (Article 22)

What it means: You have rights regarding automated decision-making and profiling.

Our practice: We do not make automated decisions that significantly affect you without human involvement.

AI Content Generation: Our AI tools generate content based on your prompts but do not make decisions about you as a person.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we must have a legal basis for processing your personal data. Here are the legal bases we rely on:

Processing ActivityLegal BasisGDPR Article
Account creation and managementContract performanceArticle 6(1)(b)
AI content generationContract performanceArticle 6(1)(b)
Payment processingContract performanceArticle 6(1)(b)
Customer supportContract performanceArticle 6(1)(b)
Service improvement and analyticsLegitimate interestArticle 6(1)(f)
Security and fraud preventionLegitimate interestArticle 6(1)(f)
Marketing communicationsConsentArticle 6(1)(a)
Cookies (non-essential)ConsentArticle 6(1)(a)
Legal complianceLegal obligationArticle 6(1)(c)

4. Data Processing Activities

4.1 Personal Data We Process

Identity Data

  • • Name
  • • Email address
  • • Account credentials
  • • Profile information

Usage Data

  • • AI tool usage
  • • Generated content
  • • Credit consumption
  • • Feature preferences

Technical Data

  • • IP address
  • • Browser information
  • • Device identifiers
  • • Session data

Financial Data

  • • PayPal transaction IDs
  • • Billing history
  • • Subscription status
  • • Credit purchases

4.2 Data Retention Periods

Data TypeRetention PeriodReason
Account dataUntil deletion + 30 daysService provision, backup recovery
Generated contentUntil user deletionUser access and management
Usage analytics24 monthsService improvement
Payment records7 yearsLegal and tax compliance
Support communications3 yearsQuality assurance
Security logs12 monthsSecurity monitoring

5. International Data Transfers

5.1 Transfer Safeguards

When we transfer your personal data outside the EU/EEA, we ensure adequate protection through:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

EU-approved contractual terms with service providers ensuring GDPR-level protection.

Adequacy Decisions

Transfers to countries deemed adequate by the European Commission.

Certification Schemes

Service providers with recognized privacy certifications and codes of conduct.

Technical Safeguards

Encryption, pseudonymization, and other technical measures to protect data.

5.2 Third-Party Processors

Service ProviderLocationSafeguardPurpose
SupabaseEU/USSCCsDatabase, authentication
GroqUSSCCsAI processing
PayPalGlobalAdequacy/SCCsPayment processing
VercelGlobalSCCsWeb hosting

6. How to Exercise Your Rights

6.1 Contact Methods

Data Protection Officer:

hi@asktodo.ai

Privacy Team:

hi@asktodo.ai

General Support:

hi@asktodo.ai

Legal Department:

hi@asktodo.ai

6.2 Request Process

1

Submit Your Request

Email us with your specific request and include your account email address.

2

Identity Verification

We may ask for additional information to verify your identity and protect your data.

3

Processing

We'll process your request and respond within 30 days (may be extended to 60 days for complex requests).

4

Response

You'll receive a detailed response with the requested information or action taken.

6.3 No Cost Policy

Exercising your GDPR rights is free of charge. However, if requests are manifestly unfounded, excessive, or repetitive, we may charge a reasonable fee or refuse to act on the request.

7. Complaints and Supervisory Authority

7.1 Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe we have not handled your personal data in accordance with GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the EU member state where you:

  • Have your habitual residence
  • Have your place of work
  • Believe the alleged infringement occurred

7.2 EU Supervisory Authorities

You can find your local data protection authority at:European Data Protection Board

7.3 Contact Us First

While you have the right to lodge a complaint directly with a supervisory authority, we encourage you to contact us first so we can try to resolve any concerns directly.

8. Updates and Changes

We may update this GDPR information from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes through:

  • Email notification to registered users
  • Prominent notice on our website
  • Updated date on this page