GDPR Compliance

Last Updated: May 11, 2026

Introduction

This page outlines how Sturdy Construct complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) when processing personal data of individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA).

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific processing activities
• Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations
• Legitimate Interest: When we have a legitimate business interest that does not override your rights
• Legal Obligation: When processing is required to comply with legal requirements

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights:

Right to Access

You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

Right to Erasure

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.

Right to Restrict Processing

You can request that we limit how we use your personal data in specific situations.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another controller.

Right to Object

You can object to our processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have violated your rights.

Data Processing Activities

Contact Forms and Inquiries

When you submit an inquiry through our website, we collect and process the information you provide to respond to your request. This processing is based on your consent and our legitimate interest in providing customer service.

Website Analytics

We use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve user experience. You can opt-out through cookie settings.

Data Transfers

We are based in Australia. If we transfer your data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
• Transfer to countries with an adequacy decision
• Other legally valid transfer mechanisms

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Specific retention periods vary based on the type of data and purpose.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, including:

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

Data Protection Officer

For questions regarding our GDPR compliance or to exercise your rights, you may contact our data protection contact:

Email: [email protected]
Address: Level 12, 180 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of your GDPR rights, please submit a request to [email protected]. We will respond to your request within one month, as required by GDPR.

Changes to This Policy

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