Privacy Policy

Introduction

BenchPool ("we", "us", "our") operates the website benchpool.lu. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Luxembourg data protection laws.

Data We Collect

We collect the following personal data when you use our platform:

• Identity information: first name, last name
• Contact information: email address, phone number
• Company information: company name, RCS number, sector
• Consultant information: skills, experience, availability, daily rate range
• Authentication data: email, password (encrypted)
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, cookies

Purpose of Data Processing

Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:

• Creating and managing your company account
• Facilitating anonymous consultant sharing between consulting companies companies
• Processing contact requests and conversations
• Communicating with you about platform updates
• Improving our services and user experience

Legal Basis

We process your data based on: your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), the performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR), and our legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) in operating and improving the platform.

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on servers managed by Supabase (cloud infrastructure). We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. Company identities are only revealed after both parties confirm a deal. We may share data with technical service providers strictly necessary for operating the platform.

Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of access: obtain a copy of your personal data
• Right to rectification: correct inaccurate data
• Right to erasure: request deletion of your data
• Right to data portability: receive your data in a structured format
• Right to object: object to certain processing of your data
• Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at: contact@benchpool.lu

Cookies

We use essential cookies necessary for the functioning of the website (authentication, language preferences). We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

Data Retention

Your personal data is retained as long as your account is active. If you request account deletion, your data will be erased within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact

For any questions regarding this privacy policy or your personal data, please contact us at: contact@benchpool.lu