{"id":19352,"date":"2024-04-13T13:10:48","date_gmt":"2024-04-13T10:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.astrea.bg\/?page_id=19352"},"modified":"2026-07-10T15:36:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T12:36:49","slug":"gdpr-politika","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.astrea.bg\/en\/gdpr-politika\/","title":{"rendered":"GDPR policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"19352\" class=\"elementor elementor-19352\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-631d44a2 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"631d44a2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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de_scroll_animation_no elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"da00155\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:400}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><br \/><\/p><p><b>PRIVACY POLICY AND PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY<\/b><\/p><p><b>by ASTREA RECRUITMENT Ltd. for the websites <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.astrea.bg\/en\/\"><b>www.astrea.bg<\/b><\/a><b> and <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.astrea-bg.com\/\"><b>www.astrea-bg.com<\/b><\/a><\/p><p><b>Last updated: June 2026<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect the personal data of job applicants, visitors to our websites, individuals who contact us, and representatives of our clients, business partners, and suppliers.<\/span><\/p><p><b>ASTREA RECRUITMENT, Ltd.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a licensed employment agency registered pursuant to Article 5(1) of the Ordinance on the Terms and Procedure for Carrying Out Employment Mediation Activities, holding Registration Certificate No. <\/span><b>1809 \/ June 18, 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, issued by the Bulgarian Employment Agency.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our mission is to connect businesses with talented professionals by providing the best job opportunities while meeting our clients' recruitment needs.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to carry out our core business activities\u2014recruitment and career consulting\u2014as well as to comply with our legal obligations to the Bulgarian Employment Agency regarding the administration and supervision of employment placement activities, we collect, store, and process candidates\u2019 personal data while ensuring:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that your personal data is used solely for recruitment and career counseling purposes;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the confidentiality, integrity, availability, and accuracy of your personal data through appropriate technical solutions, organizational measures, and internal control procedures;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">transparent procedures that allow you to exercise your rights under Regulation (EU) 2016\/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of April 27, 2016 (\u201eGeneral Data Protection Regulation\u201c or \u201eGDPR\u201c);<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dedicated career consultants who can provide you with suitable job opportunities, guidance throughout the recruitment process, and assistance in exercising your data protection rights.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are committed to providing professional recruitment and career consulting services while implementing appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data in accordance with the GDPR and all applicable laws.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more detailed information, we invite you to read this Privacy Policy in its entirety. Should you require any additional information or assistance, we are here to help.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>PRIVACY AND PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASTREA RECRUITMENT Ltd. collects and processes personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently, in accordance with the principles set forth in Regulation (EU) 2016\/679 (GDPR) and applicable Bulgarian law.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our Privacy Policy reflects our commitment to processing your personal data only when there is a valid legal basis for doing so.<\/span><\/p><ol><li><b> Processing for the Performance of a Contract or Steps Prior to Entering into a Contract<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This legal basis applies when we contact you regarding your successful application for a job opening.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to assist you in applying for a job with a current or prospective employer, we are required to enter into an Employment Mediation Agreement with you. This is a legal obligation under Bulgarian law governing employment mediation activities.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The agreement is registered in the Bulgarian Employment Agency's information system and retained for the period prescribed by applicable law.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ol start=\"2\"><li><b> Processing Based on Legitimate Interest<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you apply for a position but do not fully meet the requirements of the specific job opening, we may retain your application for the duration of the recruitment process and for a reasonable period thereafter, if necessary to protect our legitimate interests in conducting recruitment activities.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we contact you regarding other suitable job opportunities, your personal data will be processed only where there is an appropriate legal basis.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ol start=\"3\"><li><b> Processing Based on Your Consent<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have provided your explicit consent, ASTREA RECRUITMENT Ltd. may retain your application after the completion of a particular recruitment process in order to inform you about future employment opportunities that may be of interest to you.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out prior to such withdrawal.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Applicable Legislation<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Privacy Policy has been prepared in accordance with:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulation (EU) 2016\/679 (GDPR);<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bulgarian Personal Data Protection Act;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bulgarian Electronic Communications Act (where applicable);<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The applicable laws governing employment mediation activities.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Scope of the Policy<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Policy applies to:<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Job applicants applying through ASTREA RECRUITMENT Ltd.;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates presented to the Company\u2019s clients;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates referred by the Company\u2019s recruitment partners;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visitors to the websites <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.astrea.bg\/en\/\"><b>https:\/\/astrea.bg<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/astrea-bg.com\/\"><b>https:\/\/astrea-bg.com<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as well as applicants applying through third-party recruitment platforms such as Jobs.bg, Zaplata.bg, Rabota.bg, and other recruitment channels used by the Company.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Policy describes the categories of personal data we process, the purposes and legal bases for processing, the recipients with whom personal data may be shared, the applicable retention periods, and your rights under the GDPR.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Personal Data We Collect<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We may collect personal data through our websites, recruitment partners, public job portals (such as Jobs.bg, Zaplata.bg, and others), social media platforms (including LinkedIn), telephone conversations, email correspondence, interviews, and any other communication related to recruitment processes.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the specific circumstances, we may process the following categories of personal data:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full name;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone number;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email address;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date of birth;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nationality;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information regarding work permits or employment authorization, if applicable;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information contained in your Curriculum Vitae (CV);<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education, qualifications, and professional experience;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language and professional skills;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">References and recommendations you have provided;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information obtained during interviews, assessments, and communications throughout the recruitment process;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any other information you voluntarily provide to us.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We process your personal data solely for the purposes for which it was collected and do not disclose it to potential employers or any other recipients unless there is an appropriate legal basis for doing so.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data and ensure transparent procedures for its processing.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our recruitment consultants are available to provide information about ongoing recruitment processes, career opportunities, and assistance in exercising your rights under the GDPR.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Important Notice<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend that you <\/span><b>do not include special categories of personal data<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your Curriculum Vitae (CV), such as information regarding your racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, union membership, health status, biometric data, genetic data, or information concerning your sex life or sexual orientation, unless such information is required by law or is directly relevant to a specific position.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also recommend that you <\/span><b>do not include information contained in identity documents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as your Personal Identification Number (EGN), national ID card or passport number, date of issue, or expiration date, unless such information is requested at a later stage of the recruitment process and there is a valid legal basis for collecting it.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Data Collected Automatically<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you visit the websites of <\/span><b>ASTREA RECRUITMENT, Ltd.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, certain technical information is automatically collected through the server log files.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This information may include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The type and version of your web browser;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your operating system;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The referring website (if applicable);<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The date and time of your visit;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your IP address;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Internet Service Provider (ISP);<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information about the device used;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other technical information necessary to ensure the security and proper functioning of the website.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This information is <\/span><b>not used to identify individual visitors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to our websites.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The data is processed for the following purposes:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensuring the proper operation of the website;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining and improving the quality and security of our services;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventing, detecting, and investigating unauthorized access attempts or misuse;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To comply with legal obligations, where applicable.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Server log files are stored separately from any personal data voluntarily provided by users.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Purposes of Personal Data Processing<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal data is processed solely for legitimate and specific purposes, including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing recruitment and career consulting services;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connecting candidates with prospective employers;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing recruitment and selection processes;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communicating with candidates and clients;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Informing candidates about suitable job opportunities;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving the quality of our services;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To comply with legal obligations;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protecting the Company's legitimate interests.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you apply for a specific position, your personal data may also be used for the following purposes:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assessing your professional experience, qualifications, and skills;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducting interviews and assessments;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matching your professional profile with suitable job openings;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing additional career development and professional consulting services.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We <\/span><b>do not<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects concerning you.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>COOKIE POLICY<\/b><\/p><p><b>Last updated: June 30, 2026<\/b><\/p><ol><li><b> General Information<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Cookie Policy (\u201ePolicy\u201c) explains how\u00a0<\/span><b>ASTREA RECRUITMENT, Ltd.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, UIC 203088121, with its registered office and management address at 83 Odrin Street, Vazrazhdane District, Sofia, Bulgaria (\u201ethe Company,\u201c \u201ewe,\u201c \u201eus\u201c), uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our websites\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.astrea.bg\/en\/\"><b>www.astrea.bg<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.astrea-bg.com\/\"><b>www.astrea-bg.com<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Policy has been prepared in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016\/679 (GDPR), the Bulgarian Personal Data Protection Act, and the applicable laws governing the use of cookies.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"2\"><li><b> What Are Cookies?<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or cell phone) when you visit a website.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They allow the website to recognize your device during future visits, remember certain settings and preferences, and ensure the website functions properly.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cookies do not, on their own, contain information that directly identifies you as an individual.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"3\"><li><b> Why Do We Use Cookies?<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We use cookies for the following purposes:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure that our website functions properly;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To improve website security;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To analyze website traffic and usage;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To enhance the user experience;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To remember user-selected preferences;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To comply with our legal obligations, where applicable.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"4\"><li><b> What Types of Cookies Do We Use?<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><b>4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These cookies are essential for the website to function properly.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without them, certain website features would not be available.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They may include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Page navigation;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protection of contact forms;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protection against malicious activities;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technical operation of the website;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage of cookie consent preferences.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These cookies cannot be disabled via the cookie consent banner.<\/span><\/p><p><b>4.2 Analytical Cookies<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subject to your consent, we may use analytical cookies to better understand how visitors use our website.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These cookies may collect information such as:<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number of visitors;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most frequently visited pages;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time spent on the website;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type of device used;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Browser type;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximate geographic location.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This information is used solely for statistical purposes and to improve the content and functionality of our website.<\/span><\/p><p><b>4.3 Functional Cookies<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Functional cookies allow the website to remember the choices and preferences you have made.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These may include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language preferences;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">User interface settings;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other available user preferences.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>4.4 Marketing Cookies<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of the date of the most recent update to this Policy,\u00a0<\/span><b>ASTREA RECRUITMENT, Ltd.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0does\u00a0<\/span><b>not<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0use marketing cookies for user profiling or to display personalized advertisements.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should such technologies be implemented in the future, this Policy will be updated accordingly.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"5\"><li><b> Legal Basis<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strictly necessary cookies are used based on the Company\u2019s legitimate interest in ensuring the proper operation and security of the website.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All other categories of cookies are used only after obtaining your prior consent via the cookie consent banner.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may change or withdraw your consent at any time.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"6\"><li><b> Third-Party Cookies<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our website may use services provided by third parties that may set their own cookies.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such services may include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website analytics services;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media integrations;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embedded maps;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embedded video content;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other external services.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The use of such cookies is governed by the respective privacy and cookie policies of the relevant third-party providers.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"7\"><li><b> Cookie Retention Period<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cookies can be classified as follows:<\/span><\/p><p><b>Session Cookies<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These cookies are automatically deleted when you close your web browser.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Persistent Cookies<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These cookies remain stored on your device for a specified period or until you delete them manually.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"8\"><li><b> Managing Cookies<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you first visit our website, you may choose to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accept all cookies;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reject non-essential cookies;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customize your cookie preferences.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also delete cookies already stored on your device at any time through your browser settings.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that restricting certain categories of cookies may affect the website's functionality.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"9\"><li><b> Personal Data Protection<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where the use of cookies involves the processing of personal data, such processing is carried out in accordance with the\u00a0<\/span><b>Privacy Policy of ASTREA RECRUITMENT Ltd.<\/b><\/p><ol start=\"10\"><li><b> Changes to This Policy<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASTREA RECRUITMENT Ltd. reserves the right to update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in applicable laws, the technologies used, or the functionality of the website.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most recent version will always be posted on our website.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"11\"><li><b> Contact Information<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions about this Policy or would like more information about our use of cookies, please contact us:<\/span><\/p><p><b>ASTREA RECRUITMENT, Ltd.<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">83 Odrin Street<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vazrazhdane District<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sofia, Bulgaria<\/span><\/p><p><b>Data Protection Officer (DPO):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><b>Silvija Djoki\u0107<\/b><\/p><p><b>Email:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:dpo@astrea-bg.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dpo@astrea-bg.com<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><br \/><br \/><\/p><ol start=\"5\"><li><b> Legal Basis<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strictly necessary cookies are used based on the Company\u2019s legitimate interest in ensuring the proper operation and security of the website.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All other categories of cookies are used only after obtaining your prior consent via the cookie consent banner.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may change or withdraw your consent at any time.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ol start=\"6\"><li><b> Third-Party Cookies<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our website may use services provided by third parties that may set their own cookies.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such services may include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website analytics services;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media integrations;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embedded maps;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embedded video content;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other external services.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The use of such cookies is governed by the respective privacy and cookie policies of the relevant third-party providers.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ol start=\"7\"><li><b> Cookie Retention Period<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cookies can be classified as follows:<\/span><\/p><p><b>Session Cookies<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These cookies are automatically deleted when you close your web browser.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Persistent Cookies<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These cookies remain stored on your device for a specified period or until you delete them manually.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ol start=\"8\"><li><b> Managing Cookies<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you first visit our website, you may choose to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accept all cookies;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reject non-essential cookies;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customize your cookie preferences.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also delete cookies already stored on your device at any time through your browser settings.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that restricting certain categories of cookies may affect the website's functionality.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ol start=\"9\"><li><b> Personal Data Protection<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where the use of cookies involves the processing of personal data, such processing is carried out in accordance with the <\/span><b>Privacy Policy of ASTREA RECRUITMENT Ltd.<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ol start=\"10\"><li><b> Changes to This Policy<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASTREA RECRUITMENT Ltd. reserves the right to update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in applicable laws, the technologies used, or the functionality of the website.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most recent version will always be posted on our website.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ol start=\"11\"><li><b> Contact Information<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions about this Policy or would like more information about our use of cookies, please contact us:<\/span><\/p><p><b>ASTREA RECRUITMENT, Ltd.<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">83 Odrin Street<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2028<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vazrazhdane District<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2028<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sofia, Bulgaria<\/span><\/p><p><b>Data Protection Officer (DPO):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2028<\/span><b>Silvija Djoki\u0107<\/b><\/p><p><b>Email:<\/b> <a href=\"mailto:dpo@astrea-bg.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dpo@astrea-bg.com<\/span><\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Data Retention and Updates<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by applicable law.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where the processing of your personal data is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent shall not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to such withdrawal.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If necessary, we may contact you to update the personal information you have provided.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Disclosure of Personal Data<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASTREA RECRUITMENT Ltd. does not sell or disclose personal data to third parties, except where this is necessary for recruitment purposes, required by law, or supported by another valid legal basis.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal data may be shared with:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prospective employers in connection with a specific hiring process;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT service providers and system support providers;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">External consultants, auditors, and other data processors, as necessary for the provision of our services;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Competent public authorities, where required by applicable law.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All data processors engaged by ASTREA RECRUITMENT Ltd. are contractually bound by confidentiality obligations and process personal data solely on our behalf and in full compliance with the requirements of the GDPR.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Your Rights<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the GDPR, you have the right to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access your personal data;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request the erasure of your personal data when the legal requirements are met;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request the restriction of processing;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Object to processing where it is based on our legitimate interests;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receive your personal data in a portable format, where applicable;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdraw your consent at any time if the processing is based on consent;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">File a complaint with the <\/span><b>Commission for Personal Data Protection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (the Bulgarian supervisory authority).<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To exercise any of your rights, you may contact our <\/span><b>Data Protection Officer (DPO)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using the contact information provided in this Privacy Policy.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will carefully review every request and respond within the time limits established by <\/span><b>Regulation (EU) 2016\/679 (GDPR)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>International Transfers of Personal Data<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASTREA RECRUITMENT Ltd. processes and stores personal data primarily within the <\/span><b>European Economic Area (EEA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where it is necessary to transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area or Switzerland, such transfers will take place only where a valid legal basis exists and in full compliance with the requirements of <\/span><b>Regulation (EU) 2016\/679 (GDPR)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including the implementation of appropriate safeguards to ensure the protection of personal data.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Protection of Personal Data<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASTREA RECRUITMENT Ltd. implements appropriate technical, organizational, and administrative measures to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized access, disclosure, or any other unlawful form of processing.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to personal data is granted only to employees and other authorized individuals whose duties require such access. All persons processing personal data on behalf of the Company are bound by confidentiality obligations and receive appropriate training on personal data protection.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Company conducts periodic risk assessments related to the processing of personal data and, where necessary, implements measures to improve its internal rules, procedures, and information security practices.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where the nature, scope, context, or purposes of the processing so require, the Company conducts a <\/span><b>Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in accordance with the requirements of the GDPR.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the event of a personal data breach, ASTREA RECRUITMENT Ltd. will take all necessary measures to mitigate its consequences and, where required by law, will notify the <\/span><b>Commission for Personal Data Protection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> within <\/span><b>72 hours<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> upon becoming aware of the breach.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the breach is likely to pose a high risk to the rights and freedoms of the affected individuals, the Company will also notify those individuals without undue delay, in accordance with the GDPR.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Updates to this Privacy Policy<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in applicable laws, the Company\u2019s activities, or the way in which personal data is processed.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If significant changes are made, the updated version will be published on the Company\u2019s website, and the <\/span><b>\u201eLast Updated\u201c<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The date at the beginning of this Policy will be amended accordingly.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Contact Us<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights as a data subject, you may contact us at:<\/span><\/p><p><b>ASTREA RECRUITMENT, Ltd.<\/b><\/p><p><b>Data Protection Officer (DPO):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2028<\/span><b>Silvija Djokich<\/b><\/p><p><b>Email:<\/b> <a href=\"mailto:dpo@astrea-bg.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dpo@astrea-bg.com<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GDPR policy Astrea GDPR policy<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"slim_seo":{"noindex":"1","title":"GDPR Policy - Astrea Recruitment","description":"GDPR Policy Astrea GDPR Policy PRIVACY POLICY AND PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY of ASTREA RECRUITMENT Ltd. for the websites www.astrea.bg and www.astrea-b"},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-19352","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.astrea.bg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19352","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.astrea.bg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.astrea.bg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.astrea.bg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.astrea.bg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19352"}],"version-history":[{"count":44,"href":"https:\/\/www.astrea.bg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19352\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21632,"href":"https:\/\/www.astrea.bg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19352\/revisions\/21632"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.astrea.bg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19352"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}