Privacy statement

The Dutch Whistleblowers Authority (Huis voor Klokkenluiders) is responsible for the processing of personal data as described in this privacy statement.The Authority respects your privacy and takes the protection of your personal data seriously. This policy explains how we use the information you provide to us.

Contact details

Dutch Whistleblowers Authority
Muzenstraat 89-91
2511 WB The Hagues

Ms. S. Nas is the Data Protection Officer of the Authority.
She can be reached at: fg@huisvoorklokkenluiders.nl

Personal data we process

The Dutch Whistleblowers Authority processes your personal data when you use the Authority’s online tool, the Integrity Guide. Below is an overview of the personal data that are processed:

◈ Username you enter when creating an account
◈ Email address used to log in
◈ Data on your browse activity on our website

Purpose and legal basis for processing personal data

Your personal data are processed for the following purposes:
◈ To enable you to create an account on the Integrity Guide
◈ To contact you by email when necessary to deliver our services related to the Integrity Guide
◈ To analyse your browsing behaviour on the website and your computer configuration (the composition of your computer system) in anonymised form, in order to improve and optimise the website

How long we retain personal data

Your personal data will be retained no longer than strictly necessary to achieve the purposes for which the data were collected, with a maximum retention period of three years. After this period, personal data will be permanently deleted or anonymised.

Sharing personal data with third parties

Your data are not sold to third parties and are only shared when necessary for the execution of our agreement with you or to comply with a legal obligation. A Data Processing Agreement has been concluded with Creapolis B.V., the organisation that processes your data on our behalf, to ensure the same level of security and confidentiality of your information. The Dutch Whistleblowers Authority remains responsible for these processing activities.

Cookies and similar technologies

This website uses functional and analytical cookies. A cookie is a small text file stored in the browser of your computer, tablet, or smartphone upon your first visit to our website. Functional cookies ensure that the website functions properly and that, for example, your preferences are remembered. These cookies also help optimise the performance of the website. Analytical cookies provide us with information about the use of the website—such as the number of visitors, most-visited pages, user browsing patterns, and visit duration. This information allows us to study how the website (or its components) is used and to make improvements accordingly. The data collected are used only to improve the website. We do not store personal data through these cookies, and the information cannot be traced back to individual users. For analysis, we use Google Analytics. Google places the cookies, conducts the analysis, and reports the results, but has no independent authority over the data processed through these cookies. These data remain our property. We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement with Google for the use of Google Analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, or delete all previously stored information. For more information, see: https://veiliginternetten.nl/themes/situatie/cookies-wat-zijn-het-en-wat-doe-ik-ermee/

Accessing, correcting, or deleting your data

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You also have the right to withdraw your consent for data processing or to object to the processing of your personal data by the Authority. Additionally, you have the right to data portability, meaning you can request that we transfer the personal data we hold about you to you or another organisation of your choice.

Requests for access, correction, deletion, data transfer, withdrawal of consent, or objection can be sent to: fg@huisvoorklokkenluiders.nl. We will respond to your request as soon as possible, and no later than within four weeks.

For more information, visit:www.huisvoorklokkenluiders.nl If you believe that your data have not been handled properly, you also have the right to file a complaint with the national supervisory authority, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens). To file a complaint, visit: Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens.

How we protect personal data

The Dutch Whistleblowers Authority takes the protection of your data seriously and implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to prevent misuse, loss, unauthorised access, unwanted disclosure, and unauthorised modification. If you believe your data are not properly secured or if there are indications of misuse, please contact us at fg@huisvoorklokkenluiders.nl.

Changes

This Privacy and Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be announced via our website. We encourage you to review our Privacy Statement and Cookie Policy regularly.