Privacy Policy
Effective date: 01-06-2025
Calderon Search & Advisory B.V. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website or interact with our services.
Calderon Search & Advisory BV
Weesperstraat 61, 1018 VN Amsterdam
Email: info@calderon-sa.com
Phone: +31 20 2613652
KvK: 97367672
1. DATA WE COLLECT
We collect the following categories of personal data:
Candidate information:
- Full Name
- Contact details (email, phone, address)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Employment history
- Educational qualifications
- Professional certifications
- Skills, references, and salary expectations
- LinkedIn or other social media profiles (if provided)
Client information:
- Company name and registration details
- Representative name and contact information
- Job descriptions and hiring needs
- Contractual documents
Website information:
- IP addresses
- Device type, browser information, and operating system
- Pages visited and interactions on our site
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy)
2. PURPOSE OF DATA COLLECTION
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Facilitating executive search and recruitment and advisory services
- Matching candidates with suitable job opportunities
- Maintaining professional relationships with clients and candidates
- Fulfilling contractual obligations and legal compliance
- Improving website functionality and user experience
- Marketing and communication with prior consent
3. LEGAL BASIS FOR DATA PROCESSING
Our processing activities are based on:
- Consent: Voluntary provision of data via our website or direct communication
- Contractual necessity: Fulfillment of recruitment agreements and service contracts
- Legitimate interests: Efficient business operations and service enhancement
- Legal obligations: Compliance with Dutch and EU laws
4. DATA SHARING AND THIRD PARTIES
- We only share data with trusted third-party service providers, including IT services, web hosting, database management, and data security providers.
- Third-party processors are contractually obligated to handle data securely and confidentially.
- We do not sell or lease personal data to third parties.
- Data may be disclosed when legally required or in response to valid legal processes.
5. DATA SECURITY MEASURES
We have implemented robust technical and organisational measures, including:
- Secure servers and encrypted databases
- Access controls and user authentication protocols
- Data minimisation principles
- Regular security audits and staff training
6. DATA RETENTION POLICY
- Candidate data is stored for up to 24 months from the last interaction or consent renewal.
- Client data is stored for up to 5 years following the conclusion of the business relationship.
- Legal and financial records are retained as per regulatory requirements.
- Data may be deleted earlier upon request if permitted by law.
- We conduct regular reviews of our data retention practices and ensure secure deletion protocols are followed.
7. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
We do not transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) unless necessary. If transfers occur, they are protected by EU-approved Standard Contractual Clauses, Binding Corporate Rules, or other appropriate legal safeguards.
8. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER GDPR
You have the following rights:
• Right to access and obtain a copy of your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data • Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
• Right to restrict processing in certain circumstances
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior processing)
• Right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens)
Requests can be submitted via email at info@calderon-sa.com.
9. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Our website uses cookies to:
• Analyse website usage (analytics cookies)
• Store user preferences
• Improve site functionality
• Deliver personalised content and advertisements (only with consent)
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, refer to our Cookie Policy.
10. AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING
Calderon Search & Advisory B.V. does not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects or significantly affects individuals.
11. DATA BREACH NOTIFICATION
In the event of a data breach, we will notify the Dutch Data Protection Authority within 72 hours and inform affected individuals without undue delay, in line with GDPR obligations.
12. RECORD OF PROCESSING ACTIVITIES (ROPA)
Calderon Search & Advisory B.V. maintains a comprehensive internal Record of Processing Activities in compliance with Article 30 of the GDPR.
13. DATA PROTECTION OFFICER (DPO)
Calderon Search & Advisory has designated internal data protection responsibility. A Data Protection Officer (DPO) may be appointed if required by law, and details will be made available upon request.
14. POLICY UPDATES
We may amend this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be published on our website with a revised effective date.
15. CONTACT US
Calderon Search & Advisory BV
Weesperstraat 61, 1018 VN Amsterdam
Email: info@calderon-sa.com
Phone: +31 20 2613652