Introduction Etienne International Agency (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients, and users of our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable Dutch privacy laws.
Data Controller The data controller responsible for your personal data is Etienne International Agency in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Personal Data We Collect We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Candidates:
Personal identification information (e.g., name, date of birth, nationality)
Any other information you provide in your CV or during interviews
Clients:
Company name and address
Contact details of representatives
Job descriptions and requirements
Contractual agreements and correspondence
Website Users:
IP address and browsing behavior
Cookies and usage data
How We Collect Personal Data We collect personal data through various methods:
Direct interactions: When you submit your CV, apply for a job, or contact us via our website or e-mail.
Automated technologies: As you interact with our website, we may collect technical data using cookies and similar technologies.
Third parties: These include references, background check providers, and other recruitment agencies.
Purpose of Processing Personal Data We process personal data for the following purposes:
Candidates:
To provide recruitment and employment services
To match your profile with potential job opportunities
To communicate about job applications and interviews
To perform background checks and obtain references
Clients:
To understand staffing needs and provide suitable candidates
To manage our contractual relationship
To communicate effectively and provide updates on candidate searches
Website Users:
To improve user experience and website functionality
To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
To provide relevant content and job opportunities
Legal Basis for Processing Our legal grounds for processing personal data include:
Consent: When you have given explicit consent for specific purposes.
Performance of a contract: To fulfill our obligations in providing recruitment services.
Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Legitimate interests: To operate our business effectively, provided your interests and fundamental rights do not override these interests.
Data Sharing and Disclosure We may share your data with:
Potential employers or clients for job placement purposes
Third-party service providers who assist in our operations (e.g., IT support, background check providers)
Regulatory authorities or law enforcement agencies, if required by law We ensure that all third parties respect the security of your data and treat it by the law.
International Data Transfers As part of our recruitment services, we may transfer your data to clients or partners located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in such cases.
Data Retention We will retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Specific retention periods are determined based on the nature of the data and the purposes of processing.
Data Security We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Your Rights Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your data:
Access: To request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification: To request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: To request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
Restriction: To request restriction of processing under certain circumstances.
Data portability: To receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
Objection: To object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website and, where appropriate, notified to you by e-mail.
Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, please contact us at:
Etienne International Agency, Sidelingeplein 198, 3043 GV Rotterdam, The Netherlands E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +31 85 060 0315
