Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At talent-eu.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit or use our website, talent-eu.com, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and all other applicable data protection laws. We uphold a strictly privacy-first approach and implement best-practice data protection protocols to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of your personal information.
We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand the ways in which we handle your data and the rights available to you.
2. Scope and Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the talent-eu.com website and associated digital services. For the purposes of the GDPR and other applicable privacy legislation, talent-eu.com is the data controller of your personal data.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, you may contact us at: [email protected].
3. Categories of Personal Data Processed
We collect and process various categories of personal data to deliver a secure and personalized user experience. These categories include:
a. Usage Data
Information such as browser type, Internet Protocol (IP) address, geolocation information, pages visited, time and duration of session activity, and referring URLs. This data helps us understand user interaction with our website.
b. Account Data
Personal information provided by you during account registration or profile updates, including your full name, email address, postal address, and telephone number.
c. Profile Data
Details relating to your user preferences, purchase history, behavior on the platform, saved searches, and interaction with features and tools.
d. Communication Data
Records of communications with our support team, including email correspondences, contact forms, chat interactions, and support ticket metadata.
e. Technical Data
Device identifiers, operating system, screen resolution, browser configuration settings, and other diagnostic information from the electronic device or platform you use to access talent-eu.com.
f. Transaction Data
Information related to purchases or services conducted through our platform, including billing information, payment methods, transaction dates, amounts, and delivery preferences.
g. Preference Data
Marketing and communication preferences, expressed consents, opt-in/out statuses, areas of interest or product types, and advertising engagement behavior.
4. Lawful Bases for Processing
We process your personal data only when permitted under applicable data protection laws. The following lawful bases apply depending on the context:
– Contractual Necessity: For the provision of services you have requested or agreed to through the platform.
– Consent: Where required for specific uses, such as receiving marketing communications. You may withdraw your consent at any time.
– Legitimate Interests: When processing is reasonably necessary for our operational and service improvement purposes, provided such interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.
– Legal Obligation: To comply with mandatory legal and regulatory requirements and respond to lawful requests from public authorities.
5. Your Data Protection Rights
Subject to applicable legal limitations, you have the right to:
– Access: Obtain confirmation whether your data is being processed and request a copy of the personal data held about you.
– Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or outdated personal data.
– Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data in specific circumstances (“right to be forgotten”).
– Restriction: Request that processing of your data be restricted in certain scenarios.
– Portability: Request transfer of your personal data in a structured, commonly used machine-readable format.
To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Data Security Measures
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and organizational security measures designed to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. These include but are not limited to:
– Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
– Role-based access control for system users
– Regular system audits and vulnerability assessments
– Routine data backups and disaster recovery capabilities
– Staff training on data privacy and security protocols
7. International Data Transfers
Where personal data is transferred to jurisdictions outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including the use of European Commission-approved Standard Contractual Clauses. We also comply with regional regulatory requirements, including provisions under the CCPA for California residents.
8. Data Retention
Your personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill its processing purpose, unless a longer retention period is required by legal, contractual, or regulatory obligations. Retention periods include:
– Usage Data: 24 months
– Account and Profile Data: While the account is active and up to 6 years after termination
– Transaction Data: 7 years for tax and accounting compliance
– Communication Data: 3 years from last contact
– Technical and Preference Data: 24 months or until consent is withdrawn
9. Cookie Policy
We utilize cookies and similar technologies on talent-eu.com to enhance functionality and improve your user experience. Categories include:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for site operation and login functionality
– Functional Cookies: Enable personalization, such as language preferences
– Performance Cookies: Collect anonymous usage metrics
– Analytics & Marketing Cookies: Analyze traffic and deliver tailored advertisements
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
Upon first visit and periodically thereafter, talent-eu.com presents a cookie banner giving you the option to accept, reject, or customize your cookie preferences. You may also revoke consent or adjust settings through your browser or our dedicated Cookie Settings link at any time. We are fully compliant with both GDPR transparency requirements and CCPA “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” directives.
11. Protection of Children
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children. In the event that such data is inadvertently collected, we will take immediate steps to delete it. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us promptly at [email protected].
12. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy for any reason, including updates to legislative or technological changes. Material changes will be communicated to registered users via email or through a prominent on-site notification. Continued use of our site constitutes acceptance of such changes.
13. Contact Us
If you have any inquiries, concerns, or comments about this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us via email at:
We are committed to responding promptly and effectively to ensure your rights and data are protected.
We affirm our full compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR and CCPA. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] with any questions or concerns related to your privacy.