Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 11, 2026
1. Data Controller
HR Business Consulting, represented by Hargovind Singh Rana, Lübecker Straße 8, 50858 Köln, Germany. Email: rana@hrbusinessconsulting.de. Phone: +49 1521 0812857.
2. Data We Collect
We collect information you provide directly (name, email, phone, address), data generated by your use of our platform (browsing history, search queries, saved horses, messages), and technical data (IP address, browser type, device information, cookies).
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to: provide and improve our marketplace services, match buyers with suitable horses, send notifications about saved searches and new listings, process payments securely, prevent fraud and ensure platform safety, and comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal Basis (GDPR)
We process your data based on: contract performance (to provide our services), legitimate interests (platform security, fraud prevention), consent (marketing emails, cookies), and legal obligation (tax records, dispute resolution).
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We share data with: payment processors (Stripe), email service providers, analytics tools (anonymized), and law enforcement when legally required. All third parties are bound by data processing agreements.
6. Data Retention
Account data is retained for the duration of your account plus 3 years. Transaction records are kept for 10 years as required by German tax law. You may request deletion of your account at any time.
7. Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the right to: access your personal data, correct inaccurate data, delete your data ("right to be forgotten"), restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing. Contact us at rana@hrbusinessconsulting.de to exercise these rights.
8. Cookies
We use essential cookies (required for the platform to function), analytics cookies (to understand usage patterns), and preference cookies (to remember your settings). You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.
9. International Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside the EU/EEA. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
10. Contact & Complaints
For privacy concerns, contact our Data Protection Officer at rana@hrbusinessconsulting.de. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority: Landesbeauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit Nordrhein-Westfalen.