GDPR Compliance

Our Commitment to Data Protection

gorge-beacon is committed to protecting the personal data of all individuals, including those located in the European Economic Area (EEA). While our primary operations are in Australia, we recognise the importance of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and have implemented measures to ensure compliance when processing personal data of EEA residents.

Data Controller Information

gorge-beacon acts as the data controller for personal information collected through our website and services. Our contact details are:

Email: [email protected]
Address: Level 8, 172 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose.
• Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party, except where such interests are overridden by your interests or fundamental rights.
• Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation.

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent as the legal basis for processing, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided above. We will respond to your request within one month of receiving it. In some cases, we may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

If we are unable to fulfil your request, we will explain why and inform you of your right to complain to a supervisory authority.

International Data Transfers

As we are based in Australia, any personal data collected from EEA residents may be transferred to and processed in Australia. Australia has been recognised by the European Commission as providing adequate protection for personal data. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for any such transfers.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws. When personal data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction, or damage. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls limiting who can access personal data
• Staff training on data protection practices

Complaints

If you believe that your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. For EEA residents, this would be the data protection authority in your country of residence.

Updates to This Information

We may update this GDPR compliance information from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Last updated: September 2024