Privacy Policy

1. Controller and contact details

The controller of personal data is AQUA-ELEKTRO GROUP GmbH, Salomonstr. 26, 02826 Görlitz, Germany.

For matters related to personal data protection, you may contact the Controller at info@aqua-elektro.com.

2. Scope and categories of data

Depending on how you contact us, we may process your name, e-mail address, phone number, message content, company details, information contained in CVs or application messages, information about professional experience, qualifications, permits and availability, as well as technical data such as IP address, browser type, date and time of connection if such data is recorded in server logs.

3. Purposes and legal bases

We process contact inquiries to communicate with you and handle your request. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR where the contact concerns steps prior to entering into a contract, or Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, our legitimate interest in communication and inquiry handling.

We process applicant data to conduct the current recruitment process. The legal bases are Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, Article 6(1)(c) GDPR where legal employment obligations apply, and Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, our legitimate interest in assessing candidates and managing recruitment.

Data provided voluntarily beyond what is necessary may be processed on the basis of consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. Data for future recruitment processes is processed only if the applicant gives separate consent.

We may also process data to establish, exercise or defend legal claims and to ensure website security on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

4. Recruitment

When applying, please provide only the data necessary to assess your qualifications and contact you regarding the job.

Please do not include special categories of personal data in your CV or form, such as health information, political opinions, religious beliefs, trade union membership, ethnic origin or other information that is not needed for recruitment.

Applicant data for the current process is stored for the duration of recruitment and then for the period needed to secure potential claims. Data for future recruitment is stored only with voluntary consent for up to 12 months unless the consent is withdrawn earlier.

5. Recipients

Data may be shared with service providers and persons supporting the Controller in hosting, IT, e-mail services, administrative, accounting, legal or technical support, and in handling inquiries and recruitment. Data is not sold to third parties.

6. International transfers

As a rule, data is processed within the European Economic Area. If technical tools result in a transfer outside the EEA, such transfer will take place only with safeguards required by the GDPR.

7. Retention periods

Contact correspondence is stored for the time needed to handle the inquiry and then for the limitation period of potential claims. Recruitment data is stored as described above. Technical server logs may be stored for the time required to ensure security and proper operation of the website.

8. Data subject rights

You have the right to access your data, rectify it, erase it, restrict processing, request data portability where applicable, object to processing and withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

9. Complaint to supervisory authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority responsible for personal data protection.

10. Cookies

The website may use cookies necessary for its proper operation. Analytics or marketing cookies should only be used after the user has been given the option to accept or reject them.

11. No automated decision-making

Personal data is not used for automated decision-making, including profiling, that would produce legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affect you.