Privacy Policy
1. Who We Are
aqtal (“we”, “our” or “us”) is a headhunting and recruitment agency specializing in M&A talent for Investment Banks and Private Equity firms in Germany. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our website: https://www.aqtal.com.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following personal information:
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Full name, email address, phone number, LinkedIn profile (via our contact form)
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Information submitted as part of job-related inquiries
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Any information voluntarily provided by you in messages or documents
We do not collect sensitive data unless explicitly provided by the user (e.g. resumes or other attachments).
3. How We Use Your Data
Your data is used solely for the purpose of:
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Contacting you about potential recruitment opportunities
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Responding to business inquiries
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Improving our website and services
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Fulfilling our legal or regulatory obligations (if applicable)
We do not sell your data to third parties.
4. Legal Basis (GDPR)
We process your data under the following legal bases:
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Your consent, where applicable (e.g., form submissions)
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Our legitimate interest in operating and growing our recruitment business
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Pre-contractual steps taken at your request (e.g., if you're a candidate or client)
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose it was collected for, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
6. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Request correction or deletion
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Object to processing or request data portability
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Withdraw your consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [contact@aqtal.com].
7. Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies and third-party analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand site usage. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.
8. Third Parties
We may share your data with:
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Email and CRM providers (for contact purposes)
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Hosting or analytics services
All third parties are GDPR-compliant and under contract to protect your data.
9. Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this policy, reach out to us:
Email: info@aqtal.com
Website: www.aqtal.com
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