Last Updated: February 7, 2026
Effective Date: February 7, 2026
Welcome to TalentEU ("we," "us," "our," or the "Platform"), operated at talenteu.eu. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU Regulation 2016/679).
This Privacy Policy explains:
By using TalentEU, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
Identity: TalentEU
Website: https://talenteu.eu
Contact Email: privacy@talenteu.eu
Registered Address: TalentEU, hosted via Hetzner Online GmbH, Industriestr. 25, 91710 Gunzenhausen, Germany
Data Protection Officer (if applicable): Not Applicable
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at the email above.
When you register or use TalentEU, we may collect:
| Data Category | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Identity Data | Full name, username, profile photo | Account creation, authentication |
| Contact Data | Email address, phone number (optional) | Communication, notifications, account recovery |
| Professional Data | CV/Resume (PDF), work history, education, skills, LinkedIn profile URL | Job matching, employer visibility |
| Application Data | Cover letters, application messages, job preferences | Facilitate applications to employers |
| Payment Data (Premium users only) | Billing email, payment method details (processed by third-party payment processors) | Subscription management |
| Data Category | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Data | IP address, browser type, device type, operating system | Security, fraud prevention, analytics |
| Usage Data | Pages visited, time spent, clicks, search queries | Platform improvement, personalization |
| Cookies | Session cookies, analytics cookies (see Cookie Policy) | Authentication, analytics (with consent) |
We process your personal data only when we have a lawful basis:
| Processing Activity | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Account creation and management | Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)) — You actively sign up |
| Job matching and applications | Contractual Necessity (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b)) — To provide our service |
| Communication (job alerts, updates) | Consent (for marketing) or Legitimate Interest (for service-related messages) |
| Security logs and fraud prevention | Legitimate Interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)) — Protecting our platform |
| Analytics (if cookies accepted) | Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| Legal compliance (e.g., tax records for premium users) | Legal Obligation (GDPR Art. 6(1)(c)) |
You have the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
We do NOT:
| Recipient | Data Shared | Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employers/Recruiters | Name, email, CV, cover letter (only when you apply to a job) | Recruitment process | Consent (you click "Apply") |
| Hosting Provider (Hetzner) | All account and application data (encrypted in transit) | Infrastructure and storage | Contractual necessity |
| Payment Processor (if premium user) | Billing email, payment details | Subscription processing | Contractual necessity |
| Legal Authorities (if required) | Any data necessary to comply with law | Compliance with legal orders | Legal obligation |
We use the following carefully vetted third parties:
Important: When you apply to a job, your CV and application data are shared with the employer/recruiter who posted that job. We are not responsible for how employers process your data after receiving it. Employers are independent data controllers.
Primary Data Location: EU (hosted on Hetzner servers in Germany/Finland).
If we ever transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we will:
Currently, all data remains within the EU.
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Account Data (profiles, CVs) | 6 months after last login, unless you delete your account earlier |
| Application History | 6 months after application submission |
| Payment Records (premium users) | 7 years (legal requirement for financial records) |
| Analytics Data (anonymized) | Up to 12 months |
| Security Logs | 90 days |
After the retention period, data is permanently deleted from our systems.
You can request earlier deletion by contacting us or using the "Delete Account" feature in your profile settings.
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request deletion of your data when:
Exception: We may retain data if required by law (e.g., payment records).
Request that we limit processing in certain cases (e.g., while verifying accuracy).
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format (e.g., JSON, CSV) and transfer it to another service.
Object to processing based on legitimate interest (e.g., direct marketing).
Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from emails, revoke cookies).
If you believe we are not complying with GDPR, you can file a complaint with your national Data Protection Authority:
How to Exercise Your Rights:
We will respond within 30 days (GDPR requirement).
We implement industry-standard security measures:
| Measure | Description |
|---|---|
| Encryption in Transit | HTTPS/TLS for all data transmission |
| Encryption at Rest | Database encryption for sensitive fields (CVs, passwords) |
| Access Control | Role-based access; only authorized personnel can access data |
| Regular Backups | Encrypted backups stored securely |
| Security Audits | Regular reviews and vulnerability testing |
| Password Protection | Passwords hashed using bcrypt/Argon2 |
No system is 100% secure. While we take all reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you suspect a data breach, contact us immediately.
TalentEU is not intended for users under 16 years old. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we discover that a child under 16 has provided personal data, we will delete it immediately.
If you are a parent/guardian and believe your child has provided data, contact us at privacy@talenteu.eu.
See our separate Cookie Policy for detailed information.
Summary:
You can manage cookie preferences in the banner or via your account settings.
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:
When we make material changes, we will:
Continued use of TalentEU after changes constitutes acceptance.
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your GDPR rights:
Email: privacy@talenteu.eu
Postal Address: TalentEU, hosted via Hetzner Online GmbH, Industriestr. 25, 91710 Gunzenhausen, Germany
Data Protection Officer: Not Applicable
Response Time: We aim to respond within 3-5 business days for general inquiries and within 30 days for formal GDPR requests.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority in the EU member state where you reside, work, or where the alleged infringement occurred.
Find your local DPA: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en
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