Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 21 November 2025

SILVARE Consulting (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, interact with us, or use our services.

By using our website and services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Data Controller

The Data Controller responsible for your personal data is:

SILVARE Consulting
Address: Spyrou Vrettou 5, Metamorphosi 144 52
Email: talent@silvare.eu

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your rights, you may contact us at the above email.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data depending on how you interact with us:

A. Data you provide directly

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Job title
• Company name
• Information sent through our contact form
• CVs or application information (for Careers)
• Project or service inquiries

B. Data collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect:
• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Pages visited
• Time and date of visit
• Referring URLs

We do not track or process any non-essential data until a cookie solution is implemented.

C. Data related to recruitment

If you apply for a role at SILVARE, we may collect:
• CV and career history
• Skills, qualifications, certifications
• Interview notes
• References (if provided by you)

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We process personal data only when we have a lawful basis and a clear purpose. We use your information to:

A. Provide and improve our services

• Respond to inquiries
• Deliver consulting and HR services
• Manage client relationships
• Maintain website performance

B. Recruitment purposes

• Evaluate job applications
• Communicate with candidates
• Manage interview processes
• Maintain a talent database (only with consent)

C. Business operations

• Contract creation and administration
• Internal reporting and service improvements
• Communication with partners and suppliers

D. Legal compliance

• To comply with EU and national regulations
• To respond to lawful requests from authorities

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal data under the GDPR on the following bases:

• Consent – when you voluntarily submit data
• Contractual necessity – to deliver requested services
• Legitimate interests – business operations, security, service improvement
• Legal obligation – when required by law

5. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

• Contact form submissions: up to 12 months
• Client project data: for the duration of the contract + 5 years
• Recruitment data:
– Successful applicants: stored in employee file
– Unsuccessful applicants: up to 12 months, unless consent is given for longer
• Legal/financial records: as required by law

After expiration, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

6. How We Share Your Data

We may share your data only when necessary and with:

• Trusted service providers (e.g., email hosting)
• IT and security providers
• Recruitment and HR systems
• Legal or regulatory authorities (if required)

We never sell personal data.

All third parties operate under GDPR-compliant agreements.

7. International Data Transfers

Some of our partners or tools may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

When data is transferred internationally, we ensure one of the following safeguards:

• Adequacy decision by the European Commission
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Other GDPR-approved mechanisms

We take all necessary steps to ensure your data remains protected.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:

• Secure servers
• Access controls
• Encrypted communications
• Data minimisation
• Staff confidentiality obligations

Although every effort is made, no digital system is 100% secure.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access – request a copy of your data
• Right to rectification – correct inaccurate information
• Right to erasure – request deletion of your data
• Right to restriction – limit how your data is processed
• Right to data portability – receive your data in a usable format
• Right to object – object to certain processing activities
• Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact: talent@silvare.eu

We will respond within 30 days as required by law.

10. Links to External Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies before providing personal data.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when necessary to reflect changes in:

• Our services
• Our processing activities
• Legal requirements

The “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly.
Continued use of our website implies acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

For questions, requests, or concerns regarding your personal data, you may contact us at:

SILVARE Consulting
Email: talent@silvare.eu

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparent data practices.