Privacy Policy
De Witte Recruitment Solutions ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our site and our services related to human resources and recruitment, including Executive Search, Permanent Placement, Temporary Staffing, HR Consulting, and Career Counseling. This policy applies to all users of our online platform.
Data Collection and Use
We collect information to provide and improve our services, personalize your experience, and communicate with you. The types of information we collect include:
- Personal Information: This may include your name, address, phone number, email address, employment history, educational background, skills, professional qualifications, and any other information you provide in your resume, cover letter, or other application materials. We collect this information directly from you when you apply for a job, register on our site, or otherwise interact with us.
- Usage Data: We may collect information about how you access and use our site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits. This information helps us understand how users interact with our platform and improve its functionality.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track your activity on our site. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.
- Information from Third Parties: We may receive information about you from third parties, such as employers, references, and social media platforms (if you choose to connect your account).
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Providing and Improving Services: To provide our recruitment and HR consulting services, including matching you with job opportunities, assessing your qualifications, and connecting you with employers.
- Communication: To communicate with you about job opportunities, our services, updates, and other relevant information.
- Personalization: To personalize your experience on our site and provide you with tailored content and recommendations.
- Analytics: To analyze user behavior and improve our site and services.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with the following categories of recipients:
- Employers: We may share your information with potential employers who are seeking candidates with your skills and qualifications.
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with various functions, such as hosting, data analysis, email delivery, and customer service.
- Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required by law or legal process.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other business transfer, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:
- Encryption: We use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online.
- Access Controls: We restrict access to your information to authorized personnel only.
- Security Assessments: We regularly assess our security practices to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you.
- Rectification: You have the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal information.
- Restriction of Processing: You have the right to restrict the processing of your personal information.
- Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a portable format.
- Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information.
- Withdrawal of Consent: If we are processing your information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the address provided below.
Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction. We will take steps to ensure that your information is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our site and notify you as required by applicable law.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
De Witte Recruitment Solutions 42 Rue Royale, Floor 6, 1000 Brussels, Brussels, Belgium +32 2 213 45 67