Privacy Policy
Last updated: 27 April 2026
1. Who we are
GermanyTalent is operated by Marvin Wasmuth (contact: hello@germanytalent.com). We are not a law firm. This site provides general visa information and an IT job board for skilled workers interested in working in Germany.
2. What data we collect
Analytics (Plausible)
We use Plausible Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. Plausible is privacy-first: it collects no personal data, sets no cookies, and is fully GDPR-compliant without requiring a cookie banner. No IP addresses or device fingerprints are stored. The data we see is aggregate-only (page views, referrers, country).
Eligibility wizard (optional email)
If you complete the visa eligibility wizard and choose to enter your email address to receive a personalised document checklist, that email is stored in Airtable (a US-based cloud service). Providing your email is entirely optional — you can see your eligibility result without it. We use your email only to send the checklist you requested. We do not sell it, share it with third parties for marketing, or add you to unrelated mailing lists.
Job listings
Job listings are fetched from the official Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA) Jobbörse API and displayed here. Clicking a listing may take you to an external site operated by the employer or BA. We have no control over data practices on those sites.
3. Cookies
GermanyTalent does not use tracking cookies. Plausible Analytics operates without cookies. No consent banner is required.
4. Legal basis for processing (GDPR)
Where we process personal data (email addresses voluntarily provided via the wizard), the legal basis is consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may withdraw consent at any time by emailing hello@germanytalent.com and we will delete your data within 30 days.
5. Data retention
Email addresses collected via the wizard are retained for up to 12 months unless you request deletion earlier. Plausible Analytics data is aggregate and non-personal — no individual records are stored.
6. Third-party services
| Service | Purpose | Privacy policy |
|---|---|---|
| Plausible Analytics | Page view analytics | plausible.io/privacy |
| Airtable | Lead / email storage | airtable.com/privacy |
| Vercel | Website hosting | vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy |
| BA Jobbörse API | Job listing data | arbeitsagentur.de/datenschutz |
7. Your rights
Under GDPR you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, email hello@germanytalent.com. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy when our data practices change. The date at the top of the page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.