Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information on the Gigafieds platform.

Last updated: January 20, 2025

Our Privacy Principles

We are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the security of your personal information.

Data Security

We use industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect your personal information

Transparency

Clear and straightforward information about what data we collect and how we use it

User Control

You have the right to access, modify, or delete your personal information at any time

1. Einleitung und Verantwortlicher

Diese Datenschutzerklärung beschreibt, wie Gigafieds ("wir", "unser" oder "uns") Ihre personenbezogenen Daten erhebt, verwendet und schützt, wenn Sie unsere Jobplattform und verwandte Dienste nutzen. Durch die Nutzung unserer Plattform stimmen Sie der Erhebung und Verwendung von Informationen gemäß dieser Richtlinie zu.

Wir sind verpflichtet, sicherzustellen, dass Ihre Privatsphäre geschützt ist und Sie verstehen, wie Ihre Informationen auf unserer gesamten Plattform verwendet werden.

Verantwortlicher im Sinne der DSGVO

Gigafieds
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: https://gigafieds.com

2. Erhebung personenbezogener Daten

Personal Information

  • Name and contact information
  • Email address and phone number
  • Professional experience and skills
  • Education and certifications
  • Resume and portfolio files

Usage Information

  • Job search preferences and activity
  • Application and interview history
  • Platform interaction data
  • Communication preferences
  • Account settings and preferences

Technical Information

  • IP address and device information
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system details
  • Cookies and tracking technologies
  • Log files and analytics data

3. How We Use Your Information

Platform Services

To provide job matching, application tracking, and personalized recommendations based on your profile and preferences.

Communication

To send you job alerts, platform updates, and important service notifications via email or in-app messages.

Platform Improvement

To analyze usage patterns and improve our AI algorithms, user experience, and platform functionality.

Security & Compliance

To maintain platform security, prevent fraud, and comply with legal requirements and industry standards.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With Employers: When you apply for jobs or express interest in opportunities, with your explicit consent
  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who help us operate our platform under strict confidentiality agreements
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, with appropriate notice

5. Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
Encrypted data storage and backups
Access controls and authentication
Regular security audits and monitoring

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have several rights regarding your personal information:

Access

Request a copy of your personal data

Correction

Update or correct inaccurate information

Deletion

Request deletion of your account and data

Portability

Export your data in a portable format

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. These technologies help us:

  • Remember your login status and preferences
  • Provide personalized job recommendations
  • Analyze platform usage and improve functionality
  • Ensure platform security and prevent fraud

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have various rights regarding your personal data:

Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR)

You have the right to know what personal data we process about you.

Right of Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

You can request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

Right of Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)

Under certain circumstances, you can request the deletion of your data.

Right of Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

You can receive your data in a structured format.

Note: To exercise your rights, you can contact us at [email protected] or use our GDPR Rights Form.

9. Legal Basis for Processing

Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR)

For marketing emails, analytics cookies, and personalized content.

Contract Fulfillment (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR)

For providing our job platform and related services.

Legitimate Interest (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR)

For security measures, fraud prevention, and improving our services.

Legal Obligation (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR)

For compliance with retention periods and legal requirements.

10. Data Retention

User Profiles7 years after account deletion
Job Applications3 years after last activity
Analytics Data2 years (with consent)
Marketing Data1 year (with consent)
Audit Logs7 years (legal obligation)

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable privacy laws and provide adequate protection through:

  • Standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities
  • Adequacy decisions for countries with equivalent privacy protections
  • Additional safeguards for enhanced data protection

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Active accounts: Information is retained while your account is active
  • Inactive accounts: Data may be retained for up to 3 years for potential reactivation
  • Legal requirements: Some data may be retained longer as required by law

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Email notification to your registered email address
  • Prominent notice on our platform
  • Updated "Last Modified" date at the top of this policy

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Phone

1-800-GIGAFIEDS

Support Portal

Visit Support Center

Questions About Your Privacy?

Our privacy team is here to help. Contact us with any questions about how we protect and use your personal information.