GDPR Compliance

Last Updated: June 15, 2026

Introduction

While ridge-sage operates primarily in Australia, we recognize that some of our website visitors and potential clients may be located in the European Economic Area (EEA). We are committed to protecting personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data only when we have a legal basis to do so. Our legal bases include:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes
• Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you or to take steps before entering into a contract
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with legal requirements
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these do not override your rights

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are an EEA resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access

You have the right to request copies of your personal data that we hold.

Right to Rectification

You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

Right to Erasure

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when the data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain situations.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to request transfer of your personal data to another organization or directly to you, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

Right to Object

You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests.

Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making

You have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produce legal effects or similarly significantly affect you.

Data Protection Officer

For questions regarding GDPR compliance or to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

[email protected]

Data Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

• Providing financial services and consultation
• Responding to inquiries and service requests
• Website functionality and user experience improvement
• Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations
• Legitimate business operations and record-keeping

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Specific retention periods vary based on the type of data and the purpose of processing.

International Data Transfers

If we transfer personal data from the EEA to countries outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR requirements.

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, including protection against unauthorized or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction, or damage.

Complaints

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority in the EEA. However, we encourage you to contact us first so we can address your concerns directly.

Updates to This Information

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

Contact Information

For questions about our GDPR compliance or to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

[email protected]