Privacy Policy
(Datenschutzerklärung)

1. Introduction

At Global Skill Alliance (“we”, “our”, “us”), we take your privacy seriously. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) and German data protection laws (BDSG).

2. Controller Information

Data Controller:
Company Name: Global Skill Alliance
Address: Webergasse 15, 9000 St. Gallen
Email: [email protected]

3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

  • Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
  • CV, professional experience, and educational background
  • IP address and browser information
  • Communication history
  • Usage data on our website

4. Purpose of Data Processing

Your data is processed for the following purposes:

  • Matching candidates with employers
  • Communicating with users and providing support
  • Improving our website and services
  • Legal compliance and security

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – Consent
  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – Contractual necessity
  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – Legitimate interests (e.g., service optimization, fraud prevention)

6. Data Retention

We store your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated or as required by law.

7. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

  • Partner companies and clients (for job placements)
  • IT service providers under strict data processing agreements
  • Legal authorities if required

We do not sell your personal data.

8. Data Transfers Outside the EU

If data is transferred to countries outside the EU, we ensure it is protected via standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions as required by GDPR.

9. Your Rights

You have the following rights:

  • Access your data (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Rectify inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Erase data (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance website functionality. You may opt out or manage cookie preferences via our cookie banner or browser settings.