GDPR Compliance

Last Updated: June 19, 2026

Our Commitment to Data Protection

teal-forest is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Australian privacy laws. This page outlines how we comply with GDPR requirements and your rights under this regulation.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific processing activities
• Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary to fulfill our service obligations to you
• Legal Obligation: When required by law to process your data
• Legitimate Interest: When processing serves our legitimate business interests while respecting your rights

Your GDPR Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (right to be forgotten)
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we process your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
• Rights Related to Automated Decision Making: Not be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing

Data Controller Information

teal-forest acts as the data controller for personal information collected through this website and our services. We are responsible for ensuring that your data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

International Data Transfers

Your personal data is primarily stored and processed in Australia. If we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with GDPR requirements.

Data Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Employee training on data protection principles

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a personal data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours and inform affected individuals without undue delay.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of your GDPR rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within one month and may request additional information to verify your identity.

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 in your jurisdiction.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this GDPR compliance statement periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes through our website.

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding GDPR compliance or data protection, please contact us at [email protected].