Privacy and Cookie Policy – Recruitment | Royal Swinkels
1. Introduction
At Royal Swinkels, your privacy is important to us. In this document we explain which personal data we collect when you apply for a job, how we use it, how long we retain it, and what your rights are.
This policy applies to all recruitment activities of RS, such as applications via our (vacancy) websites, social media, events, and other digital channels.
2. Summary – in short
What do we collect? Your contact details, application information (CV, motivation), and (where applicable) browsing behaviour on our website.
Why? For recruitment processes, communication, statistics, and optimisation of our hiring.
How long? We store your data for up to 1 year, unless you remove it earlier.
With whom do we share it? Only with parties that support us in recruitment or where legally required.
What are your rights? Access, correction, erasure, objection, and data portability.
3. What data do we collect?
We collect and process only data necessary for the following purposes:
Applications: Name, contact details, cover letter, CV, and application history.
Contact requests: Name, email address, and the content of your message.
Job notifications: Email address (upon registration).
Use of our website: Automatically collected data such as IP address, browsing behaviour, browser information.
Any legal obligations when entering into an employment contract (such as date of birth or home address).
4. Why do we use your data?
Your data is used:
To process and assess your application.
To contact you.
For job alerts, if you have signed up.
For statistical research into the use of our recruitment channels.
To ensure the technical functioning of our websites.
To comply with legal obligations or contractual agreements.
5. How long do we retain your data?
Your data is not retained for longer than necessary:
Application data (including CV): max. 1 year.
Job notifications: until you unsubscribe.
Website usage (cookies): depends on the type of cookie (see cookie overview).
You can delete your data at any time via the candidate portal.
6. With whom do we share your data?
We share your data only when necessary:
With IT and recruitment service providers working on our behalf.
With marketing or analytics partners for website optimisation.
If we are legally required to do so.
7. How do we protect your data?
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures, such as:
Secure connections (SSL)
Limited access for staff
Encryption and pseudonymisation
Regular security tests
8. Your rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your data
Amend or delete your data
Withdraw your consent
Object to processing
Transfer data to another party (data portability)
You can exercise these rights via the candidate portal or by contacting us at the address below.
9. Contact
Do you have questions or would like to to submit a request?
Royal Swinkels – attn. Privacy Customer Service
PO Box 1, 5737 RV Lieshout
Email: privacy@swinkels.com
Telephone: +31 (0)499 – 428 111
Please enclose a copy of an ID with written requests (mask your citizen service number and state that it is a copy).
10. Cookies
10.1 What are cookies?
Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use:
Functional cookies: For properly functioning websites.
Analytical cookies: For insight into visitor behaviour.
Tracking cookies: For personalised advertisements (only with your consent).
10.2 Cookie partners
Cookies may be placed via:
Google Analytics (anonymised)
Social media (e.g. Facebook, YouTube)
10.3 Managing cookie preferences
You can manage cookies via your browser settings or via www.youronlinechoices.com.
Last modified: 2 May 2025
Please note: this policy may change due to new legislation or technological developments.
The current version is always available on our website.