Our commitment to data protection under European regulations
Effective Date: 1 January 2026
Last Updated: 1 January 2026
ocean-badger is committed to protecting the personal data of all individuals, including those residing in the European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom. This page outlines our compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and explains how we protect your data rights.
ocean-badger acts as a Data Controller for the personal information collected through this website and our consulting services. This means we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data and are responsible for ensuring compliance with data protection laws.
ocean-badger
15 Heritage Lane, Gardens
Cape Town, 8001
South Africa
Email: [email protected]
Under the GDPR, we process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes, such as:
Where processing is necessary to perform a contract with you or take steps at your request before entering into a contract, such as:
Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided those interests do not override your fundamental rights, such as:
Where processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations, such as:
If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have the following rights under the GDPR:
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. We will provide this information within one month of receiving your request.
You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
You have the right to request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances, including:
You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when you contest the accuracy of the data.
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transmit that data to another controller.
You have the right to object to processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
You have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing that produce legal or similarly significant effects. We do not currently engage in automated decision-making.
To exercise any of your GDPR rights, please contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. We will respond to valid requests within one month, though this period may be extended by two further months for complex requests.
Email: [email protected]
Please include "GDPR Request" in your subject line.
As ocean-badger is located in South Africa, personal data collected from EEA or UK residents may be transferred to and processed in South Africa. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, including:
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against:
These measures include encryption, access controls, regular security assessments, and staff training on data protection.
In the event of a personal data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach. Where the breach is likely to result in a high risk to your rights and freedoms, we will also notify you directly.
Due to the nature and scale of our data processing activities, we are not required to appoint a Data Protection Officer under GDPR. However, for any data protection inquiries, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
If you are located in the EEA or UK and believe we have not adequately addressed your data protection concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. A list of EEA supervisory authorities can be found on the European Data Protection Board website.
Our services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.
We may update this GDPR compliance information periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page regularly for the latest information on our data protection practices.