Last updated: March 2026
AI Executive Career Lounge is a brand of NAKAMA EUROPE LTD. (hereinafter “we” or “us”). We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This privacy policy applies to the website www.ai-careerlounge.com, which is operated by NAKAMA EUROPE LTD., and informs you in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) about how we collect, process and protect personal data.
The data controller within the meaning of the GDPR is:
NAKAMA EUROPE LTD.
Ground Floor, 71 Lower Baggot Street
Dublin D02 P593, Ireland
Email: office(at)nakamaeurope.com
Website: www.nakamaeurope.com
For data protection enquiries, please contact: hello(at)ai-careerlounge.com
We only process personal data to the extent necessary for the provision of a functional website, our content and services. Processing is based on the following legal grounds:
For security reasons and to protect the transmission of personal data, our website uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognise an encrypted connection by the browser address bar changing from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock icon in your browser bar. When SSL/TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
Our website is hosted by:
IONOS SE
Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany
IONOS processes access data (server log files) on our behalf, which are automatically collected with each page visit. Details can be found in Section 5. Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure and efficient website provision) and on a data processing agreement pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR.
Further information: IONOS Privacy Policy
Each time our website is accessed, the following data is automatically collected and stored in server log files:
This data is used exclusively to ensure trouble-free operation of the website and to improve our services. No merging of this data with other data sources takes place. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Log file data is deleted after no more than 30 days, unless further retention is required for evidentiary purposes.
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that your browser sends back to us when you revisit the website. They help us make our services more user-friendly and effective.
We use technically necessary cookies that are essential for the operation of the website. These include cookies that store session information and enable the use of basic functions. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
In addition, we use analytics and marketing cookies – only with your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). These enable us to analyse user behaviour on our website and to display personalised content or advertising. Details on the individual services can be found in Sections 7–9 of this policy.
You can prevent cookies from being set at any time via your browser settings or delete cookies that have already been stored. Please note that without certain cookies, some functions of our website may be limited. Consent once given can be revoked at any time with effect for the future.
We use Google Tag Manager provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (hereinafter “Google”). Google Tag Manager is a service that allows us to manage website tags (small code elements) via a user interface. The Tag Manager itself does not set any cookies and does not collect any personal data. The service triggers other tags, which may in turn collect data. Google Tag Manager does not access this data.
Further information: Google Tag Manager Use Policy
We may use Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited. Google Analytics uses cookies that enable an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is generally transmitted to and stored on a Google server; due to the activated IP anonymisation, your IP address is truncated within EU member states beforehand.
Purpose: Analysis of user behaviour to optimise our website and services.
Legal basis: Your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
Retention period: Google Analytics data is automatically deleted after 14 months by default.
You can prevent data collection by Google Analytics by installing the browser add-on for disabling Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Further information: Google Privacy Policy
Our website uses the “Meta Pixel” (formerly Facebook Pixel) provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland. This tool enables tracking of user behaviour after they have been redirected to our website by clicking on a Meta advertisement.
Purpose: Measuring the effectiveness of advertisements for statistical and market research purposes; creating Custom Audiences for targeted advertising.
Legal basis: Your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
Data transfer: Data may be transferred to Meta Platforms, Inc. in the USA. The transfer is based on Standard Contractual Clauses (Art. 46(2)(c) GDPR).
You can deactivate the Meta Pixel via your cookie settings or adjust your advertising preferences at Meta: Meta Advertising Preferences
Further information: Meta Privacy Policy
Our website uses Google Fonts, a service provided by Google Ireland Limited. When you access our website, a connection is established to Google’s servers in order to load fonts. In the process, your IP address is transmitted to Google.
Legal basis: Your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR in the visually appealing presentation of our website.
Further information: Google Privacy Policy, Google Fonts FAQ
We use Google reCAPTCHA, a service provided by Google Ireland Limited, to protect our website from abusive automated access (e.g. by bots). reCAPTCHA analyses the behaviour of the website visitor based on various characteristics (e.g. IP address, time spent on the website, mouse movements). This analysis begins automatically as soon as you enter a relevant page.
Legal basis: Our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR in protecting our website from misuse and spam.
Further information: Google Privacy Policy
Our website contains links to the social network LinkedIn operated by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland. When you click on a LinkedIn button, a direct connection is established between your browser and the LinkedIn server. LinkedIn thereby receives the information that you have visited our website with your IP address. If you are logged into your LinkedIn account, LinkedIn may associate your visit with your user account.
Further information: LinkedIn Privacy Policy
Our website contains links to X (formerly Twitter) operated by X Corp., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA. When you click on an X button, a direct connection is established between your browser and the X servers. X receives your IP address and the URL of the respective web page.
Further information: X Privacy Policy
You have the option of contacting us by email. In this case, the personal data you provide (e.g. name, email address, content of your enquiry) will be stored by us and processed to handle your enquiry.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) or Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures).
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected and no statutory retention obligations apply.
We use Google Workspace, a service provided by Google Ireland Limited, for internal organisation and administration. Email communication in connection with this website is handled via our hosting provider IONOS (see Section 4), not via Google. A data processing agreement has been concluded with Google that meets the requirements of the GDPR.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in efficient internal organisation) and Art. 28 GDPR (data processing).
Further information: Google Privacy Policy
When you use our services, we process the following categories of personal data:
Sources: From you directly (e.g. CV, personal contact), professional social networks (LinkedIn, XING), online job boards, referees, your professional website and, where applicable, clients.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract), Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).
In the context of our services, we use AI-supported systems to analyse and structure your documents. The following applies:
For corporate clients who engage us for outplacement or newplacement programmes, we process:
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract).
We store the data of our clients in our database “Hellotalent” provided by Talentsoft SA, 8 Rue Heyrault, 92100 Boulogne, France (server location: Germany). You will receive online access to your profile from us and can update it yourself.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in the efficient management of client profiles).
Data within the meaning of Art. 9(1) GDPR (e.g. health data, religious beliefs, political opinions) are not required for our services. Please do not send us such data unsolicited. Should such data become relevant in individual cases, we will obtain your explicit consent pursuant to Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR.
When using services such as Google Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA, Google Fonts, Meta Pixel and X, personal data may be transferred to servers in the USA. The USA has an adequacy decision from the EU Commission under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF). Insofar as service providers are certified under the DPF, an adequate level of data protection is ensured.
In addition, where necessary, we have concluded EU Standard Contractual Clauses (Art. 46(2)(c) GDPR) with our service providers to ensure an adequate level of data protection.
We only store your personal data for as long as is necessary for the respective processing purposes or as required by statutory retention periods. In detail:
| Data Category | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Server log files | Max. 30 days |
| Email enquiries | Until completion of the enquiry + statutory periods |
| Client data | Until revocation, max. 3 years after last contact |
| Contract data (corporate clients) | 10 years (commercial/tax retention obligation) |
| Analytics data (Google Analytics) | 14 months (automatic deletion) |
You can request the deletion of your data at any time (informal email to hello(at)ai-careerlounge.com). We will delete your data promptly, provided no statutory retention obligations apply.
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
| Right | Description | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Access | You may request information about the personal data we process about you. | Art. 15 GDPR |
| Rectification | You may request the correction of inaccurate data or the completion of incomplete data. | Art. 16 GDPR |
| Erasure | You may request the deletion of your data, provided no statutory retention obligations apply. | Art. 17 GDPR |
| Restriction | You may request the restriction of the processing of your data. | Art. 18 GDPR |
| Data portability | You may receive your data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. | Art. 20 GDPR |
| Objection | You may object at any time to the processing of your data based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. | Art. 21 GDPR |
| Withdrawal of consent | You may withdraw any consent given at any time with effect for the future, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to the withdrawal. | Art. 7(3) GDPR |
To exercise your rights, please contact: hello(at)ai-careerlounge.com
No exclusively automated decision-making (including profiling) within the meaning of Art. 22 GDPR takes place that produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you. All AI-supported analyses serve only as support and are always reviewed by our experts.
Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your data violates the GDPR (Art. 77 GDPR).
The supervisory authority responsible for us is:
Data Protection Commission (DPC)
21 Fitzwilliam Square South, Dublin 2, D02 RD28, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)761 104 800
Website: www.dataprotection.ie
You may alternatively contact the supervisory authority of your place of residence or place of work.
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to adapt it to changed legal requirements or to changes in our services or data processing. The current version can always be found on this page. We recommend that you review this privacy policy regularly.
Last updated: March 2026