ORC Privacy Policy
At ORC, we prioritize data privacy and security. We understand the importance of protecting personal and organizational information and are committed to processing it responsibly and complying with applicable privacy laws.
Data Collection and Purpose
We collect data essential for delivering our services, including contact information, employee feedback, and survey responses. This data helps us conduct in-depth research, tailor our consulting services, and enhance our training programs to meet client needs.
Use and Processing of Data
Data are used solely for the purposes outlined at the time of collection, such as improving our services, providing personalized insights, and conducting organizational research. We process this data based on explicit consent, contractual necessities, or our legitimate interests in offering relevant, high-quality services.
Sharing and Disclosure
ORC only shares data with third parties when necessary for service delivery or as required by law. Our partners and third-party service providers are carefully selected for their privacy and data security commitment. Any data shared is protected under strict confidentiality agreements.
Your Rights
You can access, rectify, erase, or object to data processing. If you wish to exercise these rights or have questions about our data practices, please contact us at info@orcinstitute.com.
Data Retention
By our data retention policy and legal obligations, ORC retains data only as long as necessary for its collected purposes. We ensure that outdated or unnecessary data is securely deleted or anonymized.
International Transfers
Should we transfer data internationally, we take all necessary steps to ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including securing appropriate safeguards.
Updates to Our Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any significant changes will be communicated through our website or directly, ensuring clients remain informed about your data rights and our privacy practices.
If you have any privacy or data protection-related inquiries, please contact us at info@orcinstitute.com. We will ensure that your data is handled respectfully and according to your privacy rights.
Compliance with regulations
German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and
European Union General Data Protection Regulation (EU-GDPR)
Adherence to EU-GDPR and BDSG regulations is at the core of our operations, ensuring that the personal data of our clients, their employees, and survey participants is handled with the utmost care and security.
Compliance practices
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Consent and transparency: We obtain explicit consent from individuals before collecting, processing, or using their data. We ensure that the purpose of data collection is communicated, maintaining transparency at every step.
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Data minimization: ORC collects only the necessary data for our services, such as employee surveys. This principle ensures that we do not hold more information than is needed.
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Data subject rights: ORC respects the rights of data subjects under GDPR and BDSG, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of their data. We provide clear channels for individuals to exercise their rights effectively.
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Legal basis for processing: We ensure that all data processing activities have a solid legal basis, whether it’s based on consent, necessary for the performance of a contract, legal obligation, or our legitimate interests following the GDPR and BDSG.
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Data transfer and retention: Any data transfer outside the EU is conducted with adequate safeguards, and we retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, following both GDPR and BDSG guidelines.
Our commitment to GDPR and BDSG compliance is not just about legal obligation—it's about respecting privacy, fostering trust, and building stronger relationships with our clients.
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Terms and conditions
Please read our GTCs here.