Last updated: 29-01-2024
Icon Au Pair B.V. is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as applicable in the Netherlands. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.
1. CONTROLLER INFORMATION
Icon Au Pair B.V. is the data controller responsible for the processing of your personal information.
Icon Au Pair B.V.
Broekdijk 46b
info@iconaupair.nl
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect various types of personal information, including:
- Contact information (name, email address, phone number)
- Personal details (date of birth, nationality)
- Educational and professional information
- Host family details
- Correspondence and communication records
- Any other information you choose to provide
In addition, we collect and process the following ‘special categories of personal data’ as defined and in accordance with Article 9 of the Dutch AVG.
- Religious or philosophical beliefs (for the purpose of matching)
- Medical information (for the purpose of evaluation mental and physical fitness)
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide and manage our services
- To communicate with you
- To process applications and placements
- To comply with legal obligations
- To improve our website and services
- For marketing and promotional purposes (with your consent)
4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
We process personal information based on one or more of the following legal bases:
- Performance of a contract
- Compliance with a legal obligation
- Consent
- Legitimate interests pursued by Icon Au Pair B.V. or a third party
5. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION
We do not sell or trade your personal information for commercial purposes. However, we may share your information with
- Our system administrators.
- Host families (for the purpose of matching and placement)
- Au pair candidates (for the purpose of matching and placement)
- Third-party service providers (e.g., IT service providers or au pair matching services)
- Other au pair agencies (for the purpose of matching and placement)
- Regulatory authorities, law enforcement agencies, or other third parties as required by law
6. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) where privacy laws may be different. We will ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with GDPR requirements.
7. DATA RETENTION
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
8. YOUR RIGHTS
You have the right to:
- Our system administrators.
- Access your personal information
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete information
- Erase your personal information
- Restrict processing of your personal information
- Object to processing
- Data portability
To exercise your rights or if you have complaints, please contact us using the details provided in Section 1. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch DPA (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).
9. SECURITY MEASURES
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security and confidentiality of your personal information.
Cookies are small text files that may be stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.) when you visit our website. While we currently do not have a specific cookie policy, it’s important to note that cookies, if used in the future, would be employed to enhance user experience, facilitate efficient website functioning, and provide valuable insights to website owners.
10. COOKIES
If implemented, our website may use both session and persistent cookies. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted. Additionally, we may consider using first-party and third-party cookies, with first-party cookies being set by our website and third-party cookies being set by external services for various purposes.
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the basic functioning of our website, enabling core features such as page navigation and access to secure areas.
- Analytical/Performance Cookies: Helping us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to enhance performance and functionality.
- Functional Cookies: Enhancing your experience by remembering your preferences and choices, such as language or region selection.
- Marketing Cookies: If used, these cookies may deliver personalized content and ads based on your interests.
If cookies are implemented, you would have the option to control and/or delete them as you wish. Most browsers enable you to manage cookies through their settings. However, please be aware that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of our website. Refer to the help section of your browser or visit www.allaboutcookies.org for more information on managing cookies.
Some features on our website may rely on third-party services, and if cookies are used, these services may use their own cookies. We would not have control over the cookies set by third-party services. Review the privacy policies of these services for information on their cookie practices.
If a specific cookie policy is developed in the future, we would update this section to reflect changes in practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes would be posted on this page, and we encourage you to periodically review this section.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the potential use of cookies as described in the this Privacy Statement. If you have questions or concerns about our potential use of cookies, please contact us through the provided contact information in our Privacy Statement.
11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will be available on our website, and we encourage you to review it periodically.
12. CONTACT US
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@iconaupair.nl.
By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
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