Privacy Policy

Last Updated: Apr 22, 2025
This Application collects some Personal Data from its Users.
Policy for: https://wittl.co, operating as Wittl under Better Hiring GmbH
Email: info@wittl.co

Wittl takes your privacy seriously where we deal with your personal data. This includes information that identifies you personally, such as your name, contact details, or data that can be linked with such information to identify you directly or indirectly.

References to “Wittl”, “we”, “us” or “our” in this privacy notice are to Better Hiring GmbH, the company responsible for the processing of your personal data as a data controller.

Please read this privacy notice carefully as it contains important information on who we are, how and why we collect, store, use, and share your personal data, your rights in relation to your personal data, and how to contact us or supervisory authorities if you have a complaint.

This privacy notice does not cover any personal data processed by our customers using Wittl for their own hiring processes. In such cases, Wittl acts as a data processor on behalf of the customer. For information on how your data is handled in that context, please refer to the privacy policy of the relevant organization using Wittl.

Your Personal Data and How We Use It

We collect personal data about you directly, through automated means (such as when using our website), or via third-party sources. We only process personal data when we have a valid legal basis:

  • To carry out a contract or take steps toward entering into a contract;
  • To comply with legal obligations;
  • With your consent; or
  • Where it is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g. product improvement, business development).

If you do not provide personal data requested, we may not be able to provide certain services or the services may be delayed.

Information You Give Us

Access to Wittl Platform

When you request access to Wittl, we collect personal data such as your work email, company details, and product interest areas.

Legal basis: Legitimate interest – to provide you with access to Wittl and determine its suitability for your needs.

Marketing Communications

With your consent, we may use your email and preferences to send you product updates and marketing content. You can opt out at any time.

Legal basis: Consent

Suppliers/Partners and Their Representatives

If you are a supplier or business partner, or represent one, we process your contact details to manage the relationship.

Legal basis: Contract / Legitimate interest

General Inquiries

When you contact us (e.g. via email or social media), we process the information to respond and improve our services.

Legal basis: Contract / Legitimate interest

Information We Collect Automatically

Website Usage Data

We collect data such as your IP address, device type, browser, and page visits to operate and improve our website.

Legal basis: Legitimate interest

Information from Third Parties

Sales Prospecting

We may collect your public professional profile (e.g. LinkedIn) to offer Wittl where it’s relevant.

Legal basis: Legitimate interest

How We Share Your Personal Data

We may share your data with:

  • Trusted service providers (hosting, email, CRM, recruitment tools, analytics, etc.)
  • Legal and regulatory bodies, where we are required or believe it’s necessary
  • Successors in business transitions (e.g. mergers, acquisitions)
  • Third parties with your explicit consent

In recruitment, your data may also be shared with recruiters and onboarding providers as needed.

Data Storage

Wittl utilizes data processing and storage facilities primarily located in the United States. However, depending on operational requirements or specific legal obligations, your personal data may also be stored and processed within the European Union or European Economic Area (EU/EEA).

Please contact us at info@wittl.co for more information.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including to meet legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, or reporting requirements. We may retain personal data longer in the event of a complaint or if we reasonably believe there is a prospect of litigation.

Your Rights

You have the following rights under applicable data protection laws:

  • To be informed – about how your data is used
  • Access – to the data we hold about you
  • Rectification – of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erasure – in certain circumstances
  • Restrict processing – under certain conditions
  • Data portability – where applicable
  • Object – to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
  • Withdraw consent – at any time, if processing is based on consent
  • Lodge a complaint – with your national data protection authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@wittl.co.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes where appropriate and publish updated versions on our website. Please check back periodically.

How to Contact Us

For any questions about this privacy notice, to exercise your rights, or to contact our data protection representative, please email us at info@wittl.co.