User privacy is extremely important to Konings, and the company ensures that all personal data are treated in the strictest confidence, and always in accordance with the latest legislation.

The purpose of this privacy policy is to inform you fully transparently about the data which we collect, the objective, the way in which we use the data, and your rights relating to the processing of such data. It is important to carefully read this privacy policy. If you should have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us on recruitment@konings.be.

Who is responsible for the processing of your personal data?

Konings is responsible for the processing of your personal data. Please find below all the relevant information:

If you are applying for a position in Belgium
Konings nv
Beringersteenweg 98, 3520 Zonhoven
Company Reg. No.: KBO 0434.680.160
e-mail address: recruitment@konings.be

Why does Konings collect your personal data?

We collect your data primarily to manage the exchange of information, to improve our services, and generally speaking, to be able to communicate easily and on a more personal level. Finally, your data also help us to improve and facilitate your navigation on our website.

What type of data do we collect?

Specific data may be collected depending on your interaction with Konings. Within the context of a (spontaneous) job application, this will involve:

  • Identification data (surname, first name, e-mail address and mobile no., LinkedIn page)
  • Your CV and covering letter

How do we collect your personal data?

Your data are communicated to us by your active intervention. For example, when applying for a job.

Are your personal data safe and secure?

Protecting our users’ privacy is extremely important to us, and we do everything in our power to constantly optimise our privacy policy and to take all the appropriate measures to prevent any unauthorised leaks, destruction, loss, publication, use, access or amendment of your data as much as possible.

For how long do we store your personal data?

We store your personal data for as long as is necessary to achieve the objectives set (See heading 2).

What rights do you have and how can you exercise them?

You may at any time request to access your personal data or to have them amended, deleted, checked, transferred and limited, or request objection to their use. Please e-mail us accordingly on recruitment@konings.be. We will take all the necessary action as soon as possible.

Who has access to your personal data?

Our workforce and third-party data processors. Only they have access to your data in as far as this is necessary to achieve the aim of the data processing.

Can you receive messages from us about our activities?

We use your e-mail address to contact you about news relating to your job application.

What happens if this privacy policy is amended?

Konings may amend and adjust this privacy policy, in particular to comply with all the latest relevant legislation and/or regulations (e.g. GDPR), the recommendations of the Data Protection Authority, the guidelines and recommendations of the European Data Protection Authorities and the decisions of the courts and tribunals in this regard.

If we need to amend this privacy policy, you will be duly informed on our website. We recommend that you consult it on a regular basis.

What happens in the event of a dispute?

No one stands to gain from any prolonged legal proceedings. In the event of a dispute, we undertake to promote dialogue and transparency in order to achieve an amicable solution. We wish to point out that you are entitled to submit a complaint to the data protection authorities if you consider that your rights have been infringed.

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