Effective Date: 1 January 2026
About the GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European Union regulation that governs the collection, processing, and storage of personal data of individuals located in the European Economic Area (EEA). Although turquoise-basin is based in South Africa, we are committed to protecting the rights of all our website visitors, including those from the EEA.
Our Commitment
We are committed to processing personal data in accordance with GDPR principles where applicable. This means we ensure that personal data is:
- Processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently
- Collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes
- Adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary
- Accurate and kept up to date
- Stored only as long as necessary
- Processed securely
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal bases:
- Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose
- Contract: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract
- Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation
- Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided these do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of 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 organisation, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within one month. This period may be extended by two further months where necessary, taking into account the complexity and number of requests.
Data Protection Officer
For data protection enquiries and to exercise your GDPR rights, please contact:
turquoise-basin
47 Botanica Drive
Sandton, Gauteng 2196
South Africa
Email: [email protected]
International Data Transfers
As we are based in South Africa, any personal data you provide may be transferred outside the EEA. When we transfer data internationally, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal data receives an adequate level of protection.
Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you are located in the EEA and believe that we have not complied with data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
Updates to This Information
We may update this GDPR compliance information from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Compliance Note
While we take reasonable steps to comply with GDPR requirements for EEA visitors, this page provides general information and does not constitute legal advice. For specific questions about data protection rights, we recommend consulting with a qualified legal professional in your jurisdiction.