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Privacy & cookies

1. Introduction

This Privacy and Cookie Policy applies to Ordina Holding B.V., Ringwade 1, 3439 LM Nieuwegein, the Netherlands, and the Ordina affiliated group companies on a consolidated basis (hereinafter: Ordina).

Ordina is committed to protecting the personal data of its website visitors, job applicants, employees, former employees, self-employed persons/paid employees deployed through Ordina and (potential) business connections. We only process personal data in accordance with this Privacy and Cookie Policy. We process and protect your personal data with care. Ordina acts both as ‘controller’ and ‘processor’ of personal data. The controller of the personal data determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data and the processor acts in accordance with the instructions of the controller.

Personal data are data that can be traced back to individual persons, such as a phone number, email or home address. We are transparent about the data that we collect, how we use them and for what purpose. In this Privacy and Cookie Policy, the following issues will be addressed:

  • Why do we collect your personal data?

  • What personal data do we collect?

  • With whom do we share your personal data?

  • How do we protect your personal data?

  • Do we process your personal data outside Europe?

  • How long do we keep your personal data?

  • What rights do you have with regard to the processing of your personal data?

  • What cookies do we use?

  • Changes to this Privacy and Cookie Policy

  • Privacy Officer and deputies

2. Why do we process personal data?

Personal data will only be stored if the processing of your personal data is lawful. Ordina collects, processes and administers personal data for the following purposes:

  1. For the purposes of a job application: to assess the suitability of the applicant for a position within Ordina.

  2. For the purposes of an employment contract: to configure and administer the employee and payroll records, pension, mobility, absence and facilities.

  3. For the purposes of personal development: training, assessment and career counselling.

  4. For the purposes of contacts with business connections: to make transparent and maintain contact with (potential) clients.

  5. For the purposes of contracts with clients: the preparation, formation, execution and termination of contracts with clients for the deployment of employees and self-employed persons/paid employees deployed through Ordina.

  6. For the purposes of contracts with suppliers/business partners: the preparation, formation, execution and termination of contracts. For instance for the purposes of cooperation or the deployment of external candidates (self-employed persons or paid employees) at Ordina or through Ordina at its clients.

  7. For the purposes of communication: to make an offer regarding the provision of services and other activities of Ordina and/or to provide and exchange information about these services and other activities.

  8. For the purposes of the protection of Ordina: the registration of those present (paid employees, self-employed persons, employees of suppliers and visitors).

  9. For the performance of work at clients, Ordina also processes personal data as ‘processor’: in that case, Ordina processes the personal data in accordance with the purposes specified by the client.

3. What personal data do we collect?

Ordina collects, processes and administers personal data of job applicants, employees and former employees, self-employed persons/paid employees deployed through Ordina and (potential) business connections. Business contracts are for example: clients, suppliers and subcontractors that provide services or execute assignments (processors) for or on behalf of Ordina and government agencies. The data that we collect depends on your relationship with Ordina or from the service within Ordina that you use.

Job applicants (including unsuccessful applicants)

  • Name, address, city, date of birth, phone number and email address.

  • Curriculum vitae (cv).

  • Result online assessment.

  • References and testimonials.

Employees, former employees and self-employed persons/paid employees deployed through Ordina

  • Name, address, city, date of birth, phone number and email address.

  • Curriculum vitae (cv), including photographs.

  • Result online assessment.

  • References and testimonials.

  • Data required for the employee, payroll and absence records.

  • Data regarding mobility (lease car or alternative transport).

  • Data about training courses or practical training completed or to be completed.

  • Data regarding the performance of the employee.

  • Data on the position and/or the termination thereof.

  • Other data the processing of which is necessary for the purposes mentioned above or required or necessary pursuant to a statutory provision.

Visitors to Ordina

  • Name.

  • Where applicable: company name.

(Potential) business connections

  • Company name and address.

  • Name, email address and/or telephone number of the contact person.

  • Job title.

When Ordina acts as processor: personal data that are processed for the execution of work (projects and/or management) at clients as described in the contracts with the clients.

4. With whom do we share your personal data?

In a number of cases, Ordina will supply your personal data (where necessary) to business connections. We only share your personal data with these third parties in accordance with the purposes you have been informed about. Furthermore, we may share your personal data with the government, law enforcement agencies and/or supervisory bodies if required by law.

5. How do we protect your personal data?

We treat personal data confidentially and with the greatest possible care. Ordina protects its systems – within reason – against the loss and/or any form of unlawful use or processing. It uses appropriate technical and organisational measures, taking into account the state of the art. Your data are properly secured in accordance with the applicable privacy laws and regulations. For more information, please refer to our Information Security Policy.

6. Do we process your personal data outside Europe?

In some cases, we may transfer your personal data to third countries or organisations outside Europe. In that case, Ordina will ensure that proper measures are taken to guarantee a suitable protection level.

7. How long do we keep your personal data?

The retention periods that we use for your data depend on your relationship with Ordina.

 Job applicants (including unsuccessful applicants)

  • No longer than 4 weeks after the rejection (without permission).

  • No longer than 1 year after the rejection (with permission).

Current employees, former employees and self-employed persons (deployed through Ordina)

  • Main rule: the personnel file including application file will be kept for no longer than 2 years after termination of the employment.

  • Exception 1: payroll tax statements, copy ID of employees and copy ID hired personnel with work permit will not be kept for longer than 5 years.

  • Exception 2: all documents that must be retained under tax legislation will not be kept for longer than 7 years.

(Potential) business connections

  • The personal data that are processed for business relationship management purposes will be kept as long as the relationship exists and/or as required by law.

  • The personal data that are processed for the execution of work (projects and/or management) at clients will be kept in accordance with the agreements made with the client.

 Visitors to Ordina

  • No longer than 6 months after the right of access has expired.

8. What rights do you have with regard to the processing of your personal data?

If you have questions about what data are collected about you and for what purpose, Ordina is always willing to provide you with information on this. You have the right of access to the personal data that we process about you and to have them corrected or removed; you also have the right to restrict the processing as well as to object to the processing and the right to data portability. Furthermore, you are entitled to withdraw the permission that you gave. If you have one of the requests mentioned above, you may submit it in writing to privacyofficer@ordina.nl by means of the attached form. Finally, you are entitled to submit a compliant to the supervisory authority.

9. What cookies do we use?

Apart from personal data, Ordina uses ‘cookies’. A cookie is a small file that is saved on your hard disk by a server and that is only recognised by the server that saves the cookie. A cookie informs our server that you have returned to a certain page of our site. Cookies do not register any personal data, such as your name, address, phone number, email address or other data that can be traced back to you. We use cookies or similar means to gather information during your visit to our website, such as your IP address (a number that is assigned to your computer if you surf the Internet), the date and time of your visit to the site. If you wish, you can configure your browser in such a way that cookies are rejected or that you receive a warning when cookies are sent. The data that cookies collect can be used for statistics related to the site – anonymous and as a total number- to assess the use of the website. We feel that it is important to mention what cookies we use and for what purposes we use them. Below, you will find a list of the cookies and corresponding methods that are placed through our website.

Functional cookies

Functional cookies are necessary to enable the proper functioning of the website. These cookies are standard and cannot be removed. Examples of functional cookies are: cookies that register if permission has been given for the use of cookies and user preferences.

Analytical cookies

Ordina uses analytical cookies to compile visitor statistics, such as the number of visitors and the duration of the visits. This provides us with a better understanding of the functioning of the website. The statistics that we gather cannot be traced back to individual persons. We use Google Analytics to gain an insight based on the data gathered. We always place the analytical cookies when you visit our website.

Tracking cookies

These are cookies that can follow your surfing behavior on our website. In this way we and advertisers can show personalized online advertisements and customized content based on your surfing habits. We ask your permission to place these cookies.

 Social media cookies

These are cookies that make it possible for you to share vacancies or web pages via social media. We ask your permission to place these cookies.

10. Changes to this Privacy and Cookie Policy

Ordina reserves the right to make changes to this Privacy and Cookie Statement. Each substantive change will be immediately published on this page after the approval of the Works Council. We recommend that you consult this Privacy and Cookie Policy regularly, so that you are always aware of the contents of the applicable Privacy and Cookie Policy.

11. Privacy Officer and deputies

If you have any questions, comments or complaints about the protection of your personal data by Ordina, you may contact us by email using the following addresses: privacyofficer@ordina.nl.

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