GDPR Compliance

Last updated: May 22, 2026

Our Commitment to Data Protection

shiny-scholar is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. This page outlines how we comply with GDPR requirements.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• 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, or because you have asked us to take specific steps before entering into a contract
• Legal obligation: Processing is necessary for us to comply with the law
• Legitimate interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of a third party, unless there is a good reason to protect your personal data which overrides those interests

Your Rights Under GDPR

Under GDPR, 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.

How to Exercise Your Rights

If you wish to exercise any of the rights outlined above, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Address: 127 Garden View Lane, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia

We will respond to your request within one month. If your request is particularly complex, we may extend this period by two additional months, and we will inform you of this.

Data Protection Officer

We have appointed a Data Protection Officer to oversee our compliance with data protection laws. If you have any questions about this GDPR statement or our data practices, you can contact our DPO at:

Email: [email protected]

Data Security

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

• Encryption of personal data
• Regular security assessments
• Staff training on data protection
• Strict access controls
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach.

International Data Transfers

We primarily process data within Australia. If we transfer your data outside of Australia, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data in accordance with GDPR requirements.

Automated Decision Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects 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 the appropriate supervisory authority. In Australia, this is the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

Changes 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.

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding GDPR compliance, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Address: 127 Garden View Lane, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia