Privacy Policy of FRED Executive Search GmbH
We are pleased about your visit to our website and thank you for your interest in our company. We take the protection of your data and the safeguarding of your privacy very seriously. To ensure this, we would like to inform you about the collection and use of personal data and the rights to which you are entitled as a data subject with the following information in accordance with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).
I. Responsible body
FRED Executive Search GmbH
Bockenheimer Landstr. 51-53
60325 Frankfurt am Main
Tel: +49 69 2440440 0
Fax: +49 69 2440440 14
info@fred-search.com
www.fred-search.com
II. Contact details of the data protection officer
FRED Executive Search GmbH
Datenschutzbeauftragter
Bockenheimer Landstraße 51-53
60325 Frankfurt
GDPR@fred-search.com
Tel: +49 69 2440440 22
III. Information on the website of FRED Executive Search
1. SSL or TLS Encryption
For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as inquiries you send to us as the site operator, this site uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the address line of the browser changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock symbol in your browser line. If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
2. Provision of the Website
The controller within the meaning of data protection law for the internet offer is FRED Executive Search GmbH. Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing computer:
- Information about the browser type and version used
- The operating system of the user
- The Internet service provider of the user
- The IP address of the user
- Date and time of access
- Websites from which the system of the user reaches our website
The data is also stored in the log files of our system. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user. The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable delivery of the website to the user’s computer. For this purpose, the user’s IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session. Storage in log files takes place to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, the data serves us to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. An evaluation of the data for marketing purposes does not take place in this context.
Legal basis: The storage of IP addresses in log files is based on Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest in data processing also lies in the aforementioned purposes. The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected (usually after the session ends; for log files, this is usually the case after one week).
3. Cookies
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the internet browser or by the internet browser on the user’s computer system. This cookie contains a characteristic string of characters that enables a unique identification of the browser when the website is called up again.
a) Technically Necessary Cookies We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly and to ensure security. Some elements of our website require that the calling browser can also be identified after a page change. The following data is stored:
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Log-in information
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SessionID to assign requests
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Status of JavaScript activation
Legal basis: The storage of these cookies is based on Section 25 (2) No. 2 TDDDG. The subsequent processing of personal data is based on Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR (our legitimate interest in the technically error-free provision of our services).
b) Analysis and Marketing Cookies (Subject to Consent) We also use cookies that enable an analysis of your surfing behavior. In this way, the following data can be transmitted:
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Search terms entered
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Frequency and sequence of page views
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Last page visit and referrer websites
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Use of specific website features
The user data collected in this way is pseudonymized by technical precautions.
Legal basis: The storage of these cookies only takes place after your express consent on the basis of Section 25 (1) TDDDG. The subsequent processing of the data is based on Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR. You can revoke this consent at any time via our cookie settings (Borlabs Cookie).
c) Control and Deletion Cookies are stored on your computer. You have full control over their use. By changing the settings in your internet browser, you can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies. Cookies already stored can be deleted at any time.
4. Cookie Cosent with Borlabs Cookie
Our website uses Borlabs Cookie’s consent technology to obtain your consent to the storage of certain cookies in your browser and to document this in a data protection-compliant manner. The provider of this technology is Borlabs GmbH, Rübenkamp 1, 22305 Hamburg, Germany (hereinafter “Borlabs”).
When you enter our website, a Borlabs cookie is stored in your browser, in which the consents you have given or the withdrawal of these consents are stored. This data is not passed on to the provider of Borlabs Cookie.
Legal basis: The use of Borlabs cookie consent technology takes place in order to obtain the legally required consents for the use of cookies. The legal basis for this is Art. 6 (1)(c) GDPR in conjunction with Section 25 TDDDG.
5. Contact form and contact via e-mail
A contact form is available on our website, which can be used for electronic contact. If a user takes advantage of this option, the data entered in the input mask is transmitted to us and stored. Alternatively, contact is possible via the email address provided. In this case, the user’s personal data transmitted with the email will be stored.
By sending applications or inquiries via the contact form or email, you expressly consent to the processing of this personal data. This consent is at the same time a legal basis for the processing of personal data according to Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR. You are not obliged to agree and can revoke a given declaration of consent at any time with effect for the future.
6. Services of third parties
Liability for links
Our offer contains links to external websites of third parties on whose contents we have no influence. Therefore, we cannot assume any liability for these external contents. The content of the linked pages is always the responsibility of the respective provider or operator of the pages. The linked pages were checked for possible legal violations at the time of linking. Illegal content was not recognizable at the time of linking. However, a permanent content control of the linked pages is not reasonable without concrete evidence of a violation of law. Upon notification of violations, we will remove such links immediately.
A potential disclosure or other transfer of personal information may occur in the following third-party services when using our website. The nature, extent, purpose and duration of this processing of personal data may be different in each individual case:
Functions of the LinkedIn service are integrated on our website. The provider is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland. By clicking on the LinkedIn link, you will be redirected to our profile on LinkedIn. If you are logged into your LinkedIn account at this time, LinkedIn can assign the visit to our website to your user account. Data transfer to the USA is based on the Standard Contractual Clauses of the EU Commission and the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. Further information can be found in LinkedIn’s privacy policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.
Functions of the Instagram service are integrated on our website. The provider is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, Ireland. Data transfer to the USA is based on the Standard Contractual Clauses of the EU Commission and the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. Further information can be found in Instagram’s privacy policy: https://instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.
Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses so-called “cookies”, text files that are stored on your computer and that allow an analysis of the use of the website by you. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. However, if IP anonymisation is activated on this website, your IP address will be truncated by Google beforehand within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be sent to a Google server in the US and shortened there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity and to provide other services related to website activity and internet usage to the website operator. The IP address provided by Google Analytics as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google information. You can prevent the storage of cookies by a corresponding setting of your browser software; However, please be aware that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. In addition, you may prevent the collection by Google of the data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) as well as the processing of this data by Google by downloading the browser plug-in available under the following link and install: optout
Google Maps
On our website, we use Google Maps to display maps. The provider is Google Ireland Limited. To ensure data protection, Google Maps is only activated if you agree to this via our cookie banner (Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR, Section 25 (1) TDDDG). Google is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
IV. Betroffenenrechte
Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have extensive rights towards FRED Executive Search GmbH:
1. Right to Access (Art. 15 GDPR): You have the right to request information at any time as to whether and which personal data we process about you.
2. Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): If the data we process is incorrect or incomplete, you have the right to request immediate correction.
3. Right to Erasure or Restriction (Art. 17 and 18 GDPR): You can request the deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”) or the restriction of processing.
4. Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): You have the right to receive your data in a structured, common, and machine-readable format.
5. Withdrawal of Consent (Art. 7 (3) GDPR): Consents given can be revoked at any time with effect for the future.
6. RIGHT TO OBJECT (Art. 21 GDPR): If the data processing is based on Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest), you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation. We will then no longer process your data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that outweigh your interests, rights, and freedoms.
To exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at GDPR@fred-search.com.
7. Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority (Art. 77 GDPR): You have the right to complain to a data protection supervisory authority. The authority responsible for us is:
The Hessian Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information
Postfach 3163
65021 Wiesbaden
Poststelle@datenschutz.hessen.de
Telefon: +49 611 1408 – 0
Telefax: +49 611 1408 – 611
As of January 2026
