PRIVACY POLICY
for job applications and use of the LINKIN Ltd. website
I. SCOPE
LINKIN Ltd. is a commercial company registered in the Commercial Register at the Registry Agency under UIC 115840214, with its registered office and management address at 55 Nestor Abadzhiev Street, Plovdiv, Bulgaria, tel.: +359 32 600 700, fax: +359 32 280 040.
At LINKIN Ltd., the protection of users’ personal data is of utmost importance. This policy governs the collection, processing, and use of personal data in connection with your visits to our website and your registration and job application through our career portal. Proper and lawful handling of personal data maintains trust in the company and provides the foundation for successful business operations. Protecting the privacy and integrity of personal data is a responsibility we take very seriously.
The rules of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation, GDPR) apply to all data controllers established in the EU who process personal data of individuals within the scope of their activities. LINKIN Ltd. is a data controller within the meaning of Article 4, paragraph 7 of the GDPR.
The management of LINKIN Ltd. is committed to ensuring compliance with Bulgarian and European legislation regarding the processing of personal data and the protection of the rights and freedoms of individuals whose data the company collects and processes in accordance with the GDPR.
II. DATA CONTROLLER
LINKIN Ltd., UIC: 115840214
55 Nestor Abadzhiev Street, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
III. TYPES OF PERSONAL DATA WE PROCESS
When you apply for a job or use our website, we may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
First and last name
Email address and phone number
Curriculum Vitae (CV), cover letter, and other attached documents
Information about education, qualifications, and work experience
Skills and references
Interview content and correspondence
IP address, cookies, and on-site behavior
IV. PURPOSES OF PROCESSING AND RETENTION PERIOD
We process personal data for the following purposes:
Conducting recruitment and selection processes
Communication with applicants
Evaluation of applications
Retaining information for future job openings (only with explicit consent)
Analysis and optimization of website usage
Sending informational and marketing campaigns and materials
Personal data is stored for no longer than 6 months after the last contact or withdrawal of consent, unless legislation requires a longer period.
V. COLLECTION, PROCESSING, AND USE OF PERSONAL DATA
We collect and use personal data of users only to the extent necessary to provide a functional recruitment process as well as to deliver our content and services. Collection and use of personal data are carried out regularly with the user’s consent.
When you visit our website and/or register in our career portal, we collect, process, and use certain data for specific purposes. This includes technical information such as the name of your internet provider, the website that referred you to us, the pages you visited, your IP address, the date and duration of your visit. This data is processed anonymously and used solely for statistical analysis to improve the website’s functionality and the quality of our services.
Additionally, when you register or apply through our website, we may collect and process the following personal data:
First and last name
Email address and phone number
Address
Curriculum Vitae (CV) – mandatory upon registration
Cover letter and other attached documents
Information about education, qualifications, and professional experience
Providing a CV is a mandatory requirement for registration, as it allows us to include you in our “talent pool” and contact you when positions matching your experience and qualifications become available.
These data are processed mainly for conducting recruitment processes, evaluating applications, and potential employment.
If you do not apply for a specific position but register voluntarily, we may use your registration, including your email address, to send you informational and marketing materials related to our activities — such as invitations to events, campaigns, news, and other announcements. This is done only with your explicit consent or subscription to our newsletter.
Your data will be stored for no longer than 6 months unless otherwise required by law or unless separate consent for a longer period has been provided.
VI. DATA STORAGE
LINKIN Ltd. does not store personal data that can identify individuals for longer than necessary for the purposes for which they were collected. The data will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies, unless retention is required by law.
VII. DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS
(According to Articles 15–22 of the GDPR and Articles 37–39 of the Bulgarian Personal Data Protection Act)
All individuals have the right to request information about their processed personal data, to request access, correction, deletion, restriction of processing, data portability, objection to processing, withdrawal of consent, and to be notified in case of a data breach.
To exercise your rights, you can contact us at [your contact details] or send a written request.
VIII. CONTACT INFORMATION
55 Nestor Abadzhiev Street
4023 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
office@linkin.eu
hr@linkin.eu
IX. COOKIES
We use cookies to improve our services. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
X. GOOGLE ANALYTICS
We use Google Analytics with anonymized IP addresses to analyze website traffic.
XI. NEWSLETTER
When registering for our newsletter, we collect your email and other necessary data. You can unsubscribe at any time.
XII. SECURITY
We apply technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.
XIII. DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS (SUMMARY)
You have the right to access, rectify, delete, object, transfer, and withdraw your consent. For any questions or requests, please contact hr@linkin.eu.
XIV. EXTERNAL LINKS
This policy does not apply to third-party websites.
XV. COMPLAINTS
You may file a complaint with the Commission for Personal Data Protection at: kzld@cpdp.bg