world4europe Personalvermittlung GmbH
Protecting your personal data is of particular importance to us. We, World4Europe Personalvermittlung GmbH, process your data exclusively in accordance with legal regulations (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR, Austrian Data Protection Act – DSG, Telecommunications Act – TKG 2003).
This privacy policy informs you about the type, scope, and purpose of the collection and processing of personal data in the context of our website and our services.
1. Controller
world4europe Personalvermittlung GmbH
Eduard-Suess-Gasse 24/29, 1150 Vienna, Austria
Email: office@world4europe.com
Phone: +43 664 46 810 41 or +43 664 88 66 22 02
Website: www.world4europe.com
2. Hosting
Our website is hosted by internex GmbH, Lagerstraße 15, 3950 Gmünd, Austria.
The following information is automatically collected when the website is accessed:
- IP address of the accessing device
- Date and time of access
- Accessed pages and files
- Referrer URL
- Browser and operating system used
This data is technically required to ensure a stable and secure website operation (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR – legitimate interest).
A data processing agreement according to Art. 28 GDPR is in place with the hosting provider.
3. Data Processing When Using the Website
3.1 Contact (Form/Email)
If you contact us via contact form or email, your information (name, email address, message, and if applicable, phone number) will be processed for the purpose of handling your request and any follow-up questions.
Legal bases:
- Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (pre-contractual measures)
- Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in communication)
4. Applications and Recruitment Process
4.1 Collected Data
In the context of applications and recruitment, we process personal data such as:
- Name, address, email, phone number
- Application documents (CV, certificates, etc.)
- Professional qualifications and interests
- If applicable, special categories of personal data (e.g. health data – only with explicit consent)
4.2 Legal Bases
- Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (pre-contractual measures)
- Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent)
- Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR (processing of special categories of data)
- § 11 DSG (processing in the employment context)
4.3 Data Sharing
Data is only shared with your explicit consent, e.g. with potential employers, language schools, authorities, or other relevant parties in the application process.
4.4 Retention Period
- Without placement: deletion after 6 months
- With placement: retention according to legal obligations (e.g. BAO, UGB)
- If added to our talent pool: storage for up to 2 years, with the right to withdraw at any time
5. Cookies
This website uses cookies to enable functionality, improve user experience, and analyze usage.
Types of cookies:
- Technically necessary cookies (e.g. language selection, form protection)
- Analytics and marketing cookies (only with your consent)
On your first visit, a cookie banner allows you to manage and adjust your preferences at any time.
Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent)
6. Web Analytics
6.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics (Google Ireland Limited) to analyze website usage. Your IP address is anonymized. Processing is based on your consent.
Google may process data in the USA. We use the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses (Art. 46 GDPR) to safeguard this.
6.2 Matomo
We also use Matomo (locally or cloud-based), a privacy-friendly open-source analytics tool. IP addresses are anonymized. Usage is also based on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR).
7. Social Media Plugins
We integrate plugins from social networks (e.g. Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram). Accessing our website may result in data being transmitted to these third parties.
Processing is based on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR).
Please refer to the privacy policies of the respective providers.
8. Data Transfers to Third Countries
Your data will only be transferred to countries outside the EEA if:
- You have given explicit consent (Art. 49 para. 1 lit. a GDPR), or
- Suitable safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses (Art. 46 GDPR)
9. Your Rights as a Data Subject
You have the right to:
- Access your data (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Rectify inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Erasure (“right to be forgotten”, Art. 17 GDPR)
- Restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
- Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7 para. 3 GDPR)
- Lodge a complaint with the data protection authority (www.dsb.gv.at)
10. Data Security
We implement technical and organizational security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. This includes SSL encryption during data transmission via our website.
11. Updates to This Privacy Policy
This privacy policy may be updated due to legal changes or service developments. The current version is always available on our website.
For any questions regarding data protection, please contact:
office@world4europe.com
Last updated: May 2025