We take the protection of your personal data and its confidential treatment very seriously. Our web servers automatically store only general information, such as the pages you access, the time spent on each page, or the search terms you enter in search engines. This information is used for statistical analysis of our website and is always used in anonymized form. Your data is only shared with our provider for statistical purposes.

Below, we provide details about how BD Consultants GmbH handles your data:

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1) Cookies
We use cookies that are technically necessary to display the BD Consultants GmbH homepage correctly. By using our services, you agree that we may use these technically necessary cookies for the operation and presentation of the website.

 

What are cookies? 
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer by your browser. They do not harm your computer or contain viruses. Cookies are used solely to make our services more user-friendly, effective, and secure.  

Cookies remain on your device until you delete them or their expiration date is reached. You can configure your browser to notify you about cookies, allow them on a case-by-case basis, reject cookies generally or in specific cases, and enable the automatic deletion of cookies when the browser is closed. Please note that disabling cookies may limit the technical functionality of our website.

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2) Collection and Processing of Personal Data from Active Applicants
Personal data from active applicants is only collected, stored, and processed if you voluntarily provide it to BD Consultants GmbH as part of an application or via the contact form.

BD Consultants GmbH adheres to the principles of data protection as set out in Article 5 GDPR:
Consent Requirement: Personal data is collected only with your explicit consent.  
Purpose Limitation: Data is collected and stored only for the approved purpose.  
Data Minimization: Only data necessary for the approved purpose is collected.  
Data Security: Data is stored securely to prevent misuse or loss, complying with legal standards.  
Storage Limitation: Data is retained only as long as necessary for the approved purpose or until the individual withdraws consent.

Specifics:

- Data processed includes personal details such as name, address, phone number, email, birth date, career history, resume, certificates, career goals, desired position, industry, salary details, or business contact information in the case of prospective clients.
- Data sharing occurs only in specific projects and with authorized individuals. Applicants are informed in advance and may opt out of sharing their data.
- BD Consultants GmbH does not plan to send newsletters or unsolicited emails that involve data processing. If such communication occurs, it will only be with documented consent, which can be withdrawn at any time.
- Applicant data is stored for the duration of the recruitment process and for up to six months afterward for evidentiary purposes. Applicants may authorize permanent data storage, subject to a 24-month consent review.

 

3) Collection and Processing of Personal Data through Active Search
BD Consultants GmbH conducts "active searches" for potential candidates via career networks, focusing only on publicly accessible areas. If a candidate is identified, contact is made with clear communication about the role and intentions.  

Further processing or storage of the candidate's data occurs only with explicit consent, as outlined in Section 2. In exceptional cases, where contact cannot be established, data may be processed under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, assuming it aligns with the candidate's interests.

 

4) Rights of Data Subjects
As the owner of personal data processed by BD Consultants GmbH, you have extensive rights under Articles 12–23 GDPR, including:
- Right to Withdrawal: You may object to the storage of your data, withdraw consent, and request deletion.
- Right to Information: You can request details of the personal data stored about you, including its source, recipients, or categories of recipients, and the purpose of storage.
- Right to Rectification: You can correct or update outdated or incorrect data.
- Contact Details: For assistance, contact our Data Protection Officer:

 

Gerrit Pauls
Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 15A  
22869 Schenefeld

Germany
Phone: +49 1525 7573843  

 

5) Data Security
Communication over the internet (including email) can have security gaps. BD Consultants GmbH takes all reasonable measures to protect your data, including securing systems against unauthorized access, loss, or damage. Only authorized employees or processors have access to your data, secured by appropriate passwords.

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6) Responsible Authority under the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG)
The responsible authority under the applicable BDSG is:

BD Consultants GmbH 
Maria-von-Linden-Str. 6  
45665 Recklinghausen  

Germany
Managing Partner: Kai Deininger, Jan Klobusch, Julian Willers  

 

Data Protection Officer:
Gerrit Pauls  
Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 15A  
22869 Schenefeld  

Germany
Phone: +49 1525 7573843