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PRIVACY POLICY

Datenschutzerklärung

1. Controller & Scope

This Privacy Policy informs you about the processing of personal data when using the Founderlake platform. Founderlake is operated by:

FounderLake GmbH
Luise-Ullrich-Str. 14
80636 München, Germany
Commercial Register: Amtsgericht München, HRB 249316
Managing Directors: Cassandra Jahn and Daniel Jahn
Email: dfj@founderlake.com

2. Server Infrastructure & Log Files

When visiting our website, technical server log data is automatically processed to maintain system stability, security, and integrity pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. This data includes IP address, timestamp, browser type, and referrer URL. This technical access data is neither merged with personal profiles nor utilized for marketing purposes.

3. Direct Contact & Confidential Inquiries

When reaching out to the partners via email or submitting confidential mandate requests, personal information provided is processed exclusively for reviewing, assessing, and executing executive search mandates.

Legal Basis: Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR and Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

Retention: Data is retained only for the duration necessary to evaluate and conduct the search engagement, or as dictated by statutory commercial and tax retention periods under German law.

4. Zero Tracking & No-Cookie Architecture

This platform adheres to a zero-tracking standard:

  • No profiling, analytical, or marketing cookies are deployed.
  • No third-party behavioral analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or Meta Pixel) are utilized.
  • All typography and core assets are served locally.

Consequently, no consent banner is required for accessing this platform.

5. Data Subject Rights Under GDPR

Pursuant to the GDPR, you hold the following rights regarding your personal data: Right of Access (Art. 15), Right to Rectification (Art. 16), Right to Erasure (Art. 17), Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18), Right to Data Portability (Art. 20), and Right to Object (Art. 21). To exercise any of these rights, please contact: dfj@founderlake.com.

6. Competent Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority:

Bayerisches Landesamt für Datenschutzaufsicht (BayLDA)
Promenade 18
91522 Ansbach, Germany