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Privacy Policy - VDL Groep

Introduction

VDL Groep values your privacy and is committed to managing personal data responsibly. This policy applies to all personal data collected via the website www.vdlgroep.com, including interactions with VDL Groep and its subsidiaries.

Types of Personal Data Collected

VDL may process the following types of personal data:

  • Contact details (e.g., name, email address)
  • Search queries and form submissions
  • Uploaded documents (e.g., CVs, cover letters)
  • Automatically collected data (e.g., IP address, click behavior via cookies)

Even if you visit the site as a business customer, VDL treats this data as personal and protects it accordingly.

Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data is processed for:

  • Providing information about products and services
  • Contacting users based on submitted data
  • Sending newsletters (with explicit consent)
  • Recruitment purposes (job applications and vacancy listings)

These activities are considered legitimate interests of VDL or necessary for employment-related processes.

Data Sharing

Personal data may be shared within VDL Groep, including with relevant subsidiaries. Data is only shared when necessary and only with recipients for whom the data is relevant. In some cases, data may be shared with international VDL entities.

If VDL suspects misuse of the website, personal data may be shared with legal third parties.

Social media buttons on the website may collect personal data under the privacy policies of the respective platforms. VDL is not responsible for how these platforms handle your data.

Data Retention

VDL retains personal data only as long as necessary:

  • General website data: up to 6 months
  • Job application data: up to 4 weeks after the procedure ends
  • With consent: up to 1 year

Anonymous data may be retained for statistical and research purposes.

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact: AVG@vdl.nl

Changes and Complaints

If you have questions or concerns about your privacy or this policy, contact VDL at AVG@vdl.nl. If unresolved, you may file a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority.

Last updated: May 25, 2018

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