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1. Introduction & Data Controller

At Jobsties Academy, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, interact with our content, or use our services.

We process your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Spanish Organic Law 3/2018 on Data Protection (LOPDGDD), and applicable European Union data protection laws.

By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

• Name and email address when you fill out forms, quizzes, or contact us
• Professional and career-related information you choose to share (experience, goals, current situation)
• Responses to our Career Persona Quiz
• Messages and communication with our team (including support requests)
• Testimonials, reviews, or feedback (only published with your explicit consent)

Payment information

Payments are processed through secure third-party providers (e.g. via Skool or integrated payment processors). We do not store or have access to your full payment details such as card numbers.

Automatically collected information

• Device and browser information
• IP address and approximate location (country-level)
• Website usage data (pages visited, interactions, time spent)
• Cookies and tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy)

3. Legal Basis & Purpose of Processing

We process your data in accordance with GDPR Art. 6. Where we rely on legitimate interest, we ensure it does not override your rights.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to ensure the proper functioning of our website and to improve user experience. Essential cookies are necessary for core functionality. Analytics and marketing cookies are used only with your consent. No non-essential cookies are activated without your prior consent. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings available on our website. For full details, see our Cookie Policy.

5. Data Processors & Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers necessary to operate our services, including:

• Website hosting providers (Vercel — USA, EU Standard Contractual Clauses)
• CMS hosting (Coolify/Hetzner — Germany)
• Email and communication platforms
• Analytics providers (Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity) — only with consent
• Marketing platforms (Meta, LinkedIn) — only with consent
• Community and membership platform (Skool)

All providers process data under appropriate data processing agreements in accordance with GDPR.

6. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may process personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), particularly in the United States. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Your CMS data is stored on servers in Germany (Hetzner, Falkenstein).

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:

8. Your Rights (GDPR & LOPDGDD)

Under GDPR and the Spanish LOPDGDD, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access (Art. 15): Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification (Art. 16): Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure (Art. 17): Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Right to Restriction (Art. 18): Limit how we process your data
• Right to Data Portability (Art. 20): Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to Object (Art. 21): Object to processing based on legitimate interest
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at service@jobsties.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Right to Complain

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence. You may also contact:

• Germany: Der Bundesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit (BfDI) — www.bfdi.bund.de
• Spain: Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD) — www.aepd.es

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including secure (TLS/HTTPS) connections, controlled access to systems, and standard security practices designed to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for adult professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 14 years of age (minimum age under Spanish law) or under 16 years of age in Germany. If you believe that a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately and we will take appropriate steps to remove such information.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page, and the “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly. Continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.