Last Updated: December 2024
General Data Protection Regulation Compliance
Elite Garden Management is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for all users, regardless of location.
Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following lawful bases:
- Consent: You have given clear consent for processing for specific purposes
- Contract: Processing is necessary for contract performance
- Legal Obligation: Processing is required by law
- Legitimate Interest: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests
Your Rights Under GDPR
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
Right to Information
You have the right to know how your personal data is being processed.
Right of Access
You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)
You can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing
You can request limitation of processing in specific situations.
Right to Data Portability
You can request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
Right to Object
You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
Rights Related to Automated Decision Making
You have rights regarding automated decision-making and profiling.
Data Protection Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure data security:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Staff training on data protection principles
- Access controls and audit logging
- Data breach response procedures
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in our Privacy Policy or as required by law. Retention periods vary based on:
- The nature of the data and services provided
- Legal and regulatory requirements
- Your relationship with our company
- Your consent preferences
International Data Transfers
If we transfer your data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
- Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs)
- Certification schemes
Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach that poses high risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you without undue delay and provide information about:
- The nature of the breach
- Data categories and individuals affected
- Likely consequences of the breach
- Measures taken to address the breach
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16 without parental consent.
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of your GDPR rights, contact us at:
Data Protection Officer
Elite Garden Management
2847 Oak Grove Avenue
Austin, TX 78745
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (555) 892-4617
We will respond to your request within one month. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this GDPR compliance statement to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes through our website or other appropriate means.
