1. Data Protection

The security and protection of your data is a key concern for Magpie Projects Holding GmbH (hereinafter “Magpie Projects,” “we,” or “us”). We operate our website in accordance with the applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), and the German Digital Services Act (DDG).

This Privacy Policy explains which personal data we collect, process, and use when you visit our website, for which purposes and on what legal basis, with whom we may share it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

2. Data Controller

This Privacy Policy applies to the website accessible at www.magpieprojects.com (the “Website”).

The controller under the GDPR and other data protection laws is:

Magpie Projects Holding GmbH
Große Gallusstraße 9
60311 Frankfurt am Main
Germany
Email: contact@magpieprojects.com

3. General Information on Data Processing

We process personal data only where necessary to provide our services. In addition, we only process personal data that you actively provide to us, such as when you contact us, fill out forms, or apply for a position.

Your data is used solely for processing your inquiry, your application, or for fulfilling contractual obligations. Further processing for consulting, marketing, or market research purposes takes place only with your consent or where permitted by law.

We process data exclusively within the European Economic Area.

Your personal data is stored for as long as necessary for the purposes stated above. Where we process data based on legitimate interest (e.g., marketing), we retain your data until you object or until the purpose no longer exists.

4. Cookies and Cookie Consent

We use cookies to optimize the functionality and usability of our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device through your browser. These cookies help us analyze website usage, provide certain functionalities, and improve user experience.

We use a cookie consent banner to manage your preferences regarding cookies and tracking technologies in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Certain cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website and cannot be disabled. Other cookies, particularly those used for analytics and advertising purposes, are only activated with your prior consent.

You can configure your browser to:

• Be informed when cookies are set.
• Allow cookies only in specific cases.
• Block cookies in general or for certain cases.
• Automatically delete cookies when closing the browser.

Please note that disabling or blocking cookies may limit the functionality of our website.

For details about specific cookies and how we use them, please refer to the relevant sections of this Privacy Policy (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Ads).

5. Applicant Data

When you apply via our website, we collect only the data necessary to process your application, such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Academic degree
• Availability
• Work experience
• Salary expectations
• Any additional information you voluntarily provide

6. Server Log Files

When visiting our Website, certain data is automatically collected:

The following information may be collected:

• IP address of the requesting device
• Date and time of access
• Access status / HTTP status code
• Referrer URL (previously visited website)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and duration of visit

This data is processed to ensure the stability, functionality, and security of our website, as well as for statistical purposes. The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

IP addresses are stored only to the extent necessary for technical purposes or to detect and prevent attacks or abuse. The log files are deleted once they are no longer required for their intended purpose. In the case of the collection of data for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended.

7. Google Analytics

Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service of Google Ireland Limited. Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze website usage.

IP anonymization is enabled, shortening your IP address within the EU/EEA before transmission to Google servers in the U.S. In exceptional cases, full IP addresses may be transmitted and shortened there.

You can prevent Google Analytics by:

• Refusing consent via our cookie banner
• Installing a browser plugin: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en

For more information:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

8. Google Ads Conversion Tracking and Remarketing

We use Google Ads for conversion tracking and remarketing. Cookies are set to analyze user behavior and improve our ads.

Google may process data in the U.S. under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.

This processing only occurs with your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may withdraw your consent at any time via our cookie banner or by using browser tools.

Further information:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

9. Social Media Plugins

LinkedIn

Functions of LinkedIn (LinkedIn Corporation) are integrated on our website. When you visit our pages, a connection to LinkedIn’s servers is established.
Privacy Policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

Facebook

Our website uses Facebook social plugins (Meta Platforms, Inc.). When visiting our pages, data may be transferred to Facebook.
Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/

Xing

We integrate functions of XING SE. No personal data is stored according to XING.
Privacy Policy: https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection

YouTube

We embed YouTube videos (Google LLC). Data may be transferred to YouTube servers, including if you are logged in.
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

10. Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and process it based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email or by emailing us.

11. Your Rights

You have the following rights under the GDPR:

• Access (Art. 15)
• Rectification (Art. 16)
• Erasure (Art. 17)
• Restriction of processing (Art. 18)
• Data portability (Art. 20)
• Objection to processing (Art. 21)
• Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3))
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77)

To exercise your rights, please contact us at the address provided above.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or our processing activities. The current version is always available on our website.