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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 April 2026

1. Who we are

SeasideHR is an independent talent acquisition advisory practice operated by Michael Sieben. For enquiries regarding this policy, contact: michael@sieben.cologne.

2. What data we collect

We collect personal data in the following circumstances:

  • Contact form submissions: name, email address, organisation name, and the content of your message.
  • Tool request submissions: name, email address, organisation name, and the tool you have requested.
  • Analytics: anonymised usage data via Vercel Analytics (no personally identifiable information is collected).

3. How we use your data

Data submitted via contact or tool request forms is used to:

  • Respond to your enquiry or request.
  • Record the contact in our CRM (HubSpot) for follow-up and engagement management.
  • Assess whether there is a fit for our advisory services.

We do not use your data for marketing purposes without your explicit consent. We do not sell or share your data with third parties for commercial purposes.

4. Legal basis for processing

Under GDPR, our legal basis for processing contact and enquiry data is legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f)) — specifically, responding to business enquiries and managing potential client relationships.

5. Data retention

Contact and enquiry data is retained for up to 24 months from the date of last contact. If no engagement follows an initial enquiry, data is deleted at 12 months. You may request deletion at any time.

6. Third-party services

We use the following third-party services:

  • HubSpot CRM: Contact and enquiry management. Data is stored on HubSpot servers in the United States under Standard Contractual Clauses.
  • Vercel: Website hosting and analytics. Anonymised analytics only.

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.
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interest.
  • Lodge a complaint with your national supervisory authority.

To exercise any of these rights, contact: michael@sieben.cologne.

8. Cookies

This website uses no tracking cookies. Vercel Analytics operates without cookies and without collecting personally identifiable information.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the website after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.