GDPR Compliance Statement

Introduction

While peak-yard is an Australian-based company, we recognize and respect the data protection rights of individuals in the European Union under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This statement outlines how we comply with GDPR principles when processing personal data of EU residents.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes
• Contract: Processing is necessary for a contract we have with you
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with the law
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are an EU resident, you have the following rights:

Right to Access

You have the right to request copies of your personal data. We may charge a small fee for this service.

Right to Rectification

You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.

Right to Erasure

You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.

Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

Right to Object to Processing

You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

Data Protection Officer

For GDPR-related inquiries, you may contact our Data Protection Officer:

Email: [email protected]

Data Processing Activities

What Data We Collect

• Identity data (name, username)
• Contact data (email address, mailing address)
• Financial data (payment card details, transaction history)
• Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information)
• Usage data (how you use our website and services)
• Marketing and communications data (your preferences in receiving marketing)

How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Provide and deliver our culinary training programs
• Process payments and transactions
• Communicate with you about your enrollment
• Send you educational materials and program updates
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

Data Retention

We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and stored in Australia. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR requirements.

Security Measures

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect your personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access.

Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business. All third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your personal data.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. For more information, please see our Cookies Policy.

Automated Decision Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you.

Complaints

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 EU member state.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of your GDPR rights, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Address: Level 3, 157 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

We will respond to your request within one month of receipt.

Updates to This Statement

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