Privacy Policy
Golem Group International and Affiliated Entities
Version: 1.0
Effective date: 15 January 2026
1. Purpose of This Privacy Policy
Golem Group International and its affiliated entities (collectively referred to as “Golem”,
“The Golem Group”, “the Group”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) are committed to protecting personal data with integrity, discretion, and strict compliance with applicable data protection laws.
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, stored, protected, and disclosed when individuals access or interact with our websites, platforms, applications, services, and programmes.
This policy applies globally and is designed to comply with:
- The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the European Union
- Applicable United States privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), where applicable
2. Scope of Application
This Privacy Policy applies to personal data processed in connection with:
- Golem Group International
- Golem Protection
- Golem Consultancy
- Golem Academy
- Golem Infinity
- Golem Firelines, including the Firelines App
- Golem Foundation
- Golem Ventures
- Golem Innovation
- Any present or future subsidiary, platform, or initiative operated under the Golem Group structure
It covers data collected through websites, digital platforms, applications, communications, training programmes, events, and contractual relationships.
3. Data Controller
Golem Group International acts as the primary data controller for personal data processed under this Privacy Policy, unless otherwise stated in a specific contractual context.
Privacy contact:
Email: [email protected]
4. Categories of Personal Data
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Identification data: name, title
- Contact data: email address, telephone number, postal address
- Professional data: organisation, role, business interests
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, access logs
- Communication data: messages, enquiries, correspondence
- Contractual or transactional data: where relevant and lawfully required
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless strictly necessary and subject to appropriate safeguards.
5. How Personal Data Is Collected
Personal data may be collected through:
- Direct interaction via forms, emails, or communications
- Registration for programmes, events, or services
- Contractual or pre-contractual exchanges
- Technical means such as cookies and server logs
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children unless explicitly required and lawfully authorised.
6. Purposes of Processing
Personal data is processed only for legitimate and defined purposes, including:
- Responding to enquiries and communications
- Providing and managing services, platforms, and programmes
- Managing contractual and professional relationships
- Ensuring security, integrity, and operational continuity
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
- Internal operational analysis, without automated decision making or behavioural profiling
Golem does not sell personal data.
Golem does not trade personal data.
Golem does not use personal data for intrusive advertising.
7. Recruitment Privacy Notice
Golem Group International collects and processes personal data submitted through professional applications for the sole purpose of evaluating potential collaboration, employment, partnership, or engagement within the Group and its affiliated entities.
Information submitted by applicants may include identification details, professional background, curriculum vitae, motivation letters, photographs, contact information, and any additional documentation voluntarily provided during the application process.
This information is processed exclusively for recruitment and professional evaluation purposes. Access to applicant data is restricted to authorised personnel involved in the selection process and, where necessary, to relevant entities within Golem Group International responsible for evaluating the application.
Applicant information may be retained for a limited period to allow proper evaluation of the application and potential future opportunities within the Group. Data that is no longer required for these purposes will be securely deleted in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Applicants may request access to their personal data, request correction of inaccurate information, or request deletion of their data by contacting the Group through the official contact channels listed on this website, subject to applicable legal obligations.
Golem Group International applies appropriate technical and organisational safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorised access, misuse, disclosure, or loss.
Submission of an application constitutes acknowledgement of this notice and consent to the processing of personal data for the purposes described above.
8. Legal Basis for Processing
Depending on the context and jurisdiction, processing is based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Consent
- Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures
- Legitimate interests pursued by Golem, balanced against individual rights
- Compliance with legal obligations
9. Data Sharing and Disclosure
Personal data may be shared only where strictly necessary and only with:
- Trusted service providers acting under documented instructions
- Professional advisers bound by confidentiality
- Regulatory, judicial, or governmental authorities when legally required
All third parties are required to implement appropriate data protection and security measures.
10. International Data Transfers
Golem operates internationally. Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, including to the United States, appropriate safeguards are implemented, such as:
- Contractual protections
- Equivalent data protection standards
- Technical and organizational security measures
11. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, contractual, and regulatory obligations.
When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
12. Data Security
We implement proportionate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure.
Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel on a strict need to know basis.
Discretion and control are core operational principles of the Group.
13. Individual Rights
Depending on jurisdiction, individuals may exercise the following rights.
EU residents (GDPR):
- Right of access
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure
- Right to restriction or objection
- Right to data portability
- Right to withdraw consent
US residents (including California):
- Right to know what personal data is collected
- Right to access, correct, or request deletion
- Right to opt out of certain data uses, where applicable
- Right to non discrimination for exercising privacy rights
Requests may be submitted via the privacy contact above. (Identity verification may be required).
14. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our websites and platforms may use cookies and similar technologies for functional, security, and analytical purposes.
Cookie preferences can be managed at any time via the Cookie Settings link available in the website footer.
Detailed information about cookies is provided through the cookie consent tool.
15. Third Party Websites and Platforms
Our platforms may contain links to third party websites or services.
Golem is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external platforms.
Users are encouraged to review third party privacy policies independently.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect legal, regulatory, or operational changes.
The current version published on this website is the legally binding version.
Continued use of the website or services constitutes acceptance of any updates.
17. Contact
For privacy related enquiries or to exercise your rights, please contact:
Golem Group International
Email: [email protected]