Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 19, 2023
This Privacy Policy contains information about how we process your personal data in the context of the website https://tapptitude.com (the “Website”)
1. General
Controller for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) regarding the processing of personal data in the context of the Website is:By means of this Policy, we would like to explain to you which data we collect in the context of our Website, for which purposes and how we use (“Use”) those data, and which rights you have.Please note that our Website may contain links to other providers’ websites whose content we do not control, and which are not subject to this Privacy Policy.
TAPPTITUDE TECH SA
2A Lunii, office 1, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
CUI: RO 32509968
(„Tapptitude“, “we”, “us” or “our”).
2. Data we collect process and use
2.1. Visiting our Website
The use of our Website is possible without providing your personal data to us. Regarding the Website: As is the case with most websites, our systems, however, do automatically register every access to or visit of our Website and temporarily store this information in a “log file.”Among the data saved in this context are in particular:- IP-address of the accessing computer
- Name and URL of the accessed file
- Date and time of the access
- Access status/HTTP status code
- Amount of data transferred for each transmission
- Browser identification data
2.2. Contact
Our Website offers the possibility to get in touch with us via e-mail, telephone, and via an online live-chat tool. If you contact us via e-mail or send us an enquiry, we store the personal data you transmitted via e-mail. It is not mandatory for you to provide information; we only receive and store personal data that you send us.These data are used for processing your respective request only. The legal basis for the processing of the aforementioned personal data is: Article 6 (1) sentence 1 (f) GDPR (legitimate interests). Our legitimate interest is based on the fact that we can only perform the action the user asked for (e.g. answering an enquiry) if we process his/her personal data. If you contact us with the aim of potentially entering a business relationship with us, processing your personal data is also done under the following legal basis: Article 6 (1) sentence 1 (b) GDPR (performance of a contract and steps necessary prior to entering a contract).2.3. Register process for marketing messaging
Our Website offers the possibility to sign up for our Newsletter or to download various Resources (ebooks, case studies, whitepapers, Sketch templates). You can opt-in for our marketing messaging through the forms available on the website or through the live chat tool.Once you send us your email address to receive such communications from us, you allow us to personalize your experience of the website and messaging you receive on email or through the live chat tool.You are able to customize your interests and messaging options, or opt-out at any time through the Unsubscribe button available in the emails you receive from us.To see what technical third-party tools we use to email you, and their respective Privacy Policies, please check section 2.8 Messaging tools of this document.2.4. Register process for Job Applications
2.4. Register process for Job Applications- Personal data (name, date of birth, address)
- Communication data (telephone number, mobile telephone number, fax number, e-mail address)
- Data relating to the evaluation and assessment in the application process
- Data relating to your education (school, vocational training, degree, doctorate)
- Data relating to your previous employment history, training course certificates, skills and job references
- Data relating to other qualifications (e.g. language skills, computer skills, voluntary work)
- Information on the desired salary
- Job application history
2.5. Register process for Projects
Our Website offers the possibility to get in touch with us to start a project. If you contact us via our “Contact Us” form, we store the personal data you transmitted, in particular, your name, E-mail address, company name (optional), phone number/Skype ID (optional) and the information how you found us.The information you provide will never be shared with third parties. The legal basis for the processing of the aforementioned personal data is Article 6 (1) sentence 1 (f) GDPR (legitimate interests). Our legitimate interest is based on the fact that we can only perform the action the user asked for (e.g. getting in touch to start a project) if we process his/her personal data.If you contact us with the aim of potentially entering a business relationship with us, processing your personal data is also done under the following legal basis: Article 6 (1) sentence 1 (b) GDPR (performance of a contract and steps necessary prior to entering a contract).2.6. Cookies
Our Website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored in your Internet browser for the purpose of technical session control. They make navigating our Website easier for you and allow us to analyze anonymous, respectively personalised user behaviour if you’ve signed up for it, which helps optimize our Website design. Cookie data can only be associated with a specific individual if you’ve opted to sign up for our Marketing messaging.The Website uses cookies to the following extent: Transient / Session cookies, Persistent / Setting cookies, Analysis cookies and Social and Marketing cookies.Transient cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser. This includes, in particular, the session cookies. These store a so-called session ID, which identify user session in the browser. Session cookies are deleted when you log out or close your browser.Persistent cookies help the Website remember your information and settings when you visit them in the future. They are automatically deleted after a specified period, which may differ depending on the cookie. We also use cookies on our Website which enable an analysis of the user’s surfing behaviour. Most browsers automatically accept cookies. You can, however, change your browser settings to not set any cookies or to always show a notice before setting a new cookie.Social and Marketing cookies help us store your session data and serve you personalised ads through services such as Google or Facebook.However, if you choose to deactivate the setting of cookies altogether, not all functions of our Website may be (entirely) usable. The legal basis for the processing of personal data related to cookies is Article 6(1) sentence 1 (f) (legitimate interest). Our legitimate interest is based on the above-mentioned purposes, to optimize Website use and to improve your user experience.2.7. Analytic Tools
Google AnalyticsThe Website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer, to help analiyze how you use the Website.The information generated by the cookie about your use of the Website will normally be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. In case IP-anonymization is activated on the Website, your IP address will be truncated within the area of member states of the European Union or within other contracting states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.Only in exceptional cases the whole IP address will be first transferred to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. Google will use this information on behalf of the operator of the Website for the purpose of evaluating your use of the Website, compiling reports on Website activity and providing other services for the website operator relating to website activity and internet usage.The IP address that your browser transfers within the scope of Google Analytics will not be associated with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however, please note that if you do this you may not be able to use all functions of the Website.You can also opt-out from the storage by Google of the data that is created by the cookie and is related to the use of the Website (including your IP address) and the processing of such data by Google by downloading and installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on available under https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en .As an alternative to the browser add-on or within browsers on mobile devices, you can click this link in order to opt-out from being tracked by Google Analytics within this Website in the future (this opt-out option applies only for the browser in which you set it and with regard to the Website).In this case, an opt-out cookie is put on your device. In case you delete your cookies, you will have to use the aforementioned link again. For further information on Google Analytics please refer to
http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html ,
http://www.google.com/intl/de/analytics/learn/privacy.html , http://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/The legal basis for the processing of the data described in section 2.7 (to the extent such data is to be considered personal data) is Article 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interests). The legitimate interests to Use such data is that we use and analyze the respective data to improve our Website, such as by gaining a better understanding of your interests and requirements regarding our Website and to help personalize your user experience. Google is committed (to the best of our knowledge) to the EU-US Privacy Shield Agreement published by the US Department of Commerce on the collection, use, and retention of personal data from EU member states. Google has declared through certification that it will comply with the relevant privacy shield principles. The European Commission expects the US to provide adequate legal protection for personal data transferred from the EU to self-certified organisations in the US under the Privacy Shield. Further information can be found at https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework
HeapWe use Heap in order to better understand our users’ needs and to optimize this service and experience. Heap is a technology service that helps us better understand our users’ experience (e.g. how much time they spend on which pages, which links they choose to click, what users do and don’t like, etc.) and this enables us to build and maintain our service with user feedback.2.8. Messaging tools
SlaaskWe use Slaask as a live chat tool on our Website to respond directly to your inquiries. Slaask does store a log file containing information regarding your IP address and the time of your enquiry. Slaask may also transmit for us any personal data you may provide (name, email address, telephone number, Skype ID) in order for us to respond to your business enquiries. Slaask processes your personal data only under our instructions. For further details, please see Slaask’s privacy policy by clicking this link https://get.slaask.com/privacy-policy-2/The legal basis for the processing of the data (to the extent such data is to be considered personal data) is Article 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interests). The legitimate interests to Use such data is to respond to business enquiries or to respect your consent on opting-in to receive marketing messages.
MailchimpWe use Mailchimp as an email automation platform to follow up on your business enquiries or to send you marketing messages you’ve opted in to. Mailchimp transmits under our instructions analytics regarding your interactions with our emails in order to help us improve our communications with you and offer a better experience. You can opt-out at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email you receive. For further details, please see Mailchimp’s privacy policy by clicking this link https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/
AutopilotHQ/OrttoWe use AutopilotHQ and its newer version Ortto as an email automation platform to follow up on your business enquiries or to send you marketing messages you’ve opted in to. AutopilotHQ/Ortto transmits under our instructions analytics regarding your interactions with our emails in order to help us improve our communications with you and offer a better experience. You can opt-out at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email you receive. AutopilotHQ/Ortto may also track user behaviour on our website, such as pages visited or which forms were filled out. For further details, please see Autopilot’s privacy policy by clicking this link https://www.autopilothq.com/legal/privacy-policy or https://ortto.com/privacy/
DocSendWe use DocSend as a file transfer tool as we’re processing your business inquiry. DocSend allows us to send you presentations, case studies, contracts and other large content files. DocSend’s analytics collects data regarding your interaction with our files (open rates, time spent reading). We use this data to tailor your experience with Tapptitude and improve our services. For further details, please see DocSend’s privacy policy by clicking this link https://www.docsend.com/privacy-policy/
Social media and advertisingWe use Google Search Ads, Google Display Ads, LinkedIn Ads and Meta ads (ads on Facebook and Instagram) to provide ads relevant to your interests. You can opt out of this by blocking our marketing cookies.To opt out of Google Ads, look into its Privacy Policy and options for opting out of their personalised ad serving.To opt out of LinkedIn retargeting, you can opt out here.
To opt out of Meta personalised ads, you can learn how to do that here.2.9. Legal Basis
The legal basis for the processing of the data described in sections 2.7 and 2.8 (to the extent such data is to be considered personal data) is Article 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interests). The legitimate interests to Use such data is that we use and analyze the respective data to improve our Website, such as by gaining a better understanding of your interests and requirements regarding our Website and to help personalize your user experience.We also collect and/or process your Personal Data when you give us your specific consent.3. Third Parties Technical implementation by subcontractors
Personal data collected in the context of using our Website will not be transmitted to third parties or otherwise without your consent, except in cases explicitly described in this Privacy Policy. Transmission to government institutions and authorities will be made only pursuant to compulsory legal regulations. The legal basis for such processing of personal data is Article 6(1) sentence 1 (c) GDPR (fulfilling legal obligations).We may use external service providers for website operation and for the services offered there (hosting, live chat, registration form) who process your personal data for us. These service providers process your data only according to our instructions. The legal bases for such processing of personal data are Article 6 (1) sentence 1 (b) GDPR (performance of a contract and steps necessary prior to entering a contract) and Article 28 GDPR (data processing).
4. How we store your personal data
We use Pipedrive as our customer relationship platform to store your personal data securely.For further details, please see Pipedrive’s privacy policy by clicking this link https://www.pipedrive.com/en/privacy
How long do we store your Personal Data
As far as the other stipulations of this Policy do not prescribe a certain amount of time that we need to retain your personal data, we only store personal data generated in the context of using our Website for as long as is necessary to process your requests or enquiries.We aim to answer initial inquiries within 10 working days and will keep you in our database until you make a decision on that project, or remain idle for a period longer than 12 months.If we pass the initial inquiry, we will delete your personal data in you remain idle for a period longer than 12 months after our last contact.You may choose to opt-out of communications with us regarding your business inquiry at any point during the proceedings. You can communicate your wish to be opted-out through an email at gdpr@tapptitude.com or through a direct email reply to your assigned Product Strategist.5. Your rights
You have the right to request information from us at any time about your personal data stored by us. If the legal requirements are met, you also have rights vis-à-vis us to request from us access to and rectification or erasure or restriction of processing concerning your personal data or to object the processing of your personal data. If you have given your consent to the use of personal data, you can revoke such consent at any time (for the future). If you believe that the processing of your personal data by us is in breach of the applicable data protection laws, you can issue a complaint with the competent supervisory authority for data protection.
6. Contact
For all data privacy questions (incl. assertion of your rights as per Section 5 of this Privacy Policy), you can contact us at gdpr@tapptitude.com.