PRIVACY POLICY – PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA (GDPR)

(Information pursuant to Article 13 GDPR)

1. Data Controller

Hospitality Tech Jobs Global Limited

Company number 17192372

Address: Unit 9, 7 Trafford Way, Urmston, Manchester, England, M41 7JA

Email: ed@hospitalitytechjobs.com


2. General Information

Dear visitor,
We would like to inform you how personal data is processed when you use our website. We handle your data in accordance with EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable national law.

By continuing to use this website, you confirm that you have read this privacy notice. If you do not agree, please discontinue the use of our website.

External links on our website direct you to third-party pages. We carefully select these providers, but cannot guarantee the ongoing accuracy or legality of their content, as changes may occur without our knowledge.


3. Purposes of Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

3.1. Technical and Functional Use of the Website

To ensure functionality and security of the website, technical data may be processed automatically, such as:

  • IP address

  • browser type and version

  • time of server requests

  • operating system

  • pages visited

Legal basis:

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest — stable and secure website)

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures if the user submits a request)

4.2. Contact Form

When you contact us via a contact form, we process the data you enter to handle your request.
Additionally, date, time, and IP address may be logged for security reasons.

Legal basis:

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR — consent

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR — legitimate interest in providing efficient communication

We kindly ask you not to transmit sensitive data (e.g., health data, political opinions) via the form.


5. Legal Basis

Depending on the situation, data is processed on one of the following legal grounds:

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR — consent

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR — fulfillment of pre-contractual or contractual measures

  • Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR — fulfilling legal obligations

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR — legitimate interest (e.g., improving website performance, fraud prevention)


6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies. Some are essential for the functioning of the site; others are used for statistics or marketing.

Types of Cookies

  1. Essential cookies – required for basic functions

  2. Functional cookies – e.g., language preferences

  3. Performance cookies – analytics & usage statistics

  4. Marketing cookies – tracking for advertising (e.g., Facebook Pixel)

Non-essential cookies are only used after you consent via the cookie banner.

You can delete cookies at any time via your browser settings.


7. Use of Third-Party Services

7.1. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics (Google Ireland Limited).
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the website so we can improve functionality and content.

Potentially, data may be transmitted to the USA.
We rely on Google’s participation in the EU–US Data Privacy Framework.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR — your consent.

More information:
https://policies.google.com/privacy


7.2. Facebook Pixel (Meta Pixel)

We use Facebook/Meta Pixel for marketing and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

If you consent, the Pixel is activated and may process:

  • visited pages

  • actions on the website

  • hashed identifiers (browser data, etc.)

Facebook/Meta may store and process data outside the EU.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR — your consent.

More information:
https://www.facebook.com/business/m/privacy-and-data


7.3. MailerLite (Newsletter & Email Marketing)

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address and possibly your name are stored by MailerLite, our email service provider.

MailerLite acts as a data processor under Art. 28 GDPR.

Legal basis:

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR — consent

  • Data is stored until you unsubscribe.

More information: https://www.mailerlite.com/legal/privacy-policy


8. Transfer of Data to Third Parties

Your data may be shared with third parties only when necessary, for example:

  • IT service providers

  • Hosting provider

  • Newsletter provider

  • Payment providers (if applicable)

  • External consultants (e.g., legal, accounting)

All third parties acting on our behalf are contractually bound by data processing agreements according to Art. 28 GDPR.

We do not transfer data to non-EU countries unless:

  • you consent, or

  • the provider participates in the EU–US Data Privacy Framework, or

  • appropriate safeguards are in place.


9. Website Hosting

Our website is hosted by an external hosting provider.
The provider processes personal data such as IP addresses as part of its service.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR — ensuring reliable website operation.


10. SSL Encryption

The website uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect data transmission.


11. Underage Visitors

Our site is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect their data.


12. Data Retention

Data is stored only as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law.

Examples:

  • Contact form requests: deleted once completed

  • Analytics data: according to provider settings

  • Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe

  • Legal accounting records: up to 10 years


13. Rights of the Data Subject

You may exercise the following rights at any time and free of charge:

  • Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)

  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

  • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)

  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

  • Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)

  • Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7 GDPR)

To exercise your rights, contact the Data Controller listed above.

You may also lodge a complaint with your national supervisory authority (e.g., German Federal Data Protection Authority).


14. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy at any time. The most recent version is always available on our website.