Privacy Policy (Datenschutzerklärung)

Last updated: November 2025

  1. Introduction
    Ausblik Consulting (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data and
    respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your
    information when you visit our website www.ausblik.com, contact us, or use our preparatory
    consulting services related to studying, training, working, or settling in Germany.
    The processing of personal data complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
    and the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).
  2. Controller
    Ausblik Consulting – Arpit Desai
    Address: Am Brauksweg 3, 37083 Göttingen, Germany
    Email: hello@ausblik.com
    Phone: +49 15150 919293
    Website: www.ausblik.com
  3. Data We Collect
    We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
     Identity data: Name, nationality, date of birth.
     Contact data: Email, phone number, address.
     Academic or professional documents: Marksheets, certificates, CVs, experience letters,
    language certificates.
     Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, access times, and referring
    websites.
     Communication data: Emails, WhatsApp messages, or website contact form submissions.
  4. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing
    We process your personal data only where lawful under GDPR:
  5. Purpose Legal Basis (Art. 6 GDPR)
    Responding to inquiries and providing consultations Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) or pre-contractual measures (Art. 6(1)(b))
    Processing candidate documents for evaluation or admissions Consent (Art. 6(1)(a))
    Improving website and communication systems Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f))
    Legal compliance and record-keeping Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c))
  1. Cookies and Analytics
    We use only essential cookies required for the operation and security of our website.
    No tracking or marketing cookies are set without your consent.
    If analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or Matomo) are introduced, users will receive clear
    prior notice and have the option to decline non-essential cookies through a consent banner.
  2. Data Sharing and Third Parties
    Your personal data may be shared only when necessary and lawful, for example:
     With authorized referral partners in India for profile evaluation or document verification,
    under GDPR and Indian IT Act compliance.
     With IT or hosting providers bound by confidentiality and data processing agreements.
     With German or EU authorities if required by law.
    We do not sell or share your data for marketing purposes.
  3. International Data Transfer
    Where data is transferred between Germany and India, we ensure adequate protection by using
    EU standard contractual clauses (Art. 46 GDPR) and verified partner compliance with GDPR-
    equivalent safeguards.
  4. Data Retention
    We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above, or as required by
    law. Documents submitted during pre-registration or evaluation will be deleted within six months
    if no formal engagement follows.
  5. Your Rights (Articles 12–23 GDPR)
    You have the right to:
     Access your personal data.
     Request correction or deletion.
     Restrict or object to processing.
     Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior lawful processing).
     Request data portability.
     Lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
    Supervisory authority:
    Die Landesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz Niedersachsen
    Prinzenstraße 5, 30159 Hannover
    www.lfd.niedersachsen.de
  6. Data Security
    We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from
    unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, online data transmission (e.g., via email)
    may involve inherent security risks.
  7. Communication via Email or WhatsApp
    If you contact us via email or WhatsApp, your message and contact details will be stored to
    respond to your inquiry. Communications through WhatsApp are subject to Meta Platforms
    Ireland Ltd. privacy policies.
  8. Updates to This Policy
    This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect legal or operational changes. The latest
    version will always be available on www.ausblik.com/privacy.