Privacy Policy:
Bakkerij De Paauw

Last updated: April 2026

1. Introduction

Bakkerij De Paauw attaches great importance to the protection of your personal data. In this privacy statement, we explain what data we collect via our website, including the ‘Careers at De Paauw’ page, why we process this data and how we handle it in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Who is responsible?

Brood- en Banketbakkerij H.B. de Paauw B.V.


Rijshaak 11

3371 KC
Hardinxveld-Giessendam

The data controller is:

Phone: +31-(0)184-675777

Email: info@depaauw.nl
Chamber of Commerce: 23055360

VAT: NL008344760B01

3. What data do we collect?

Depending on how you use our website, we may process the following personal data:

  1. Website usage
    1. IP-address
    2. Information about your activity on our website
    3. Web browser and device type
    4. Cookies and similar technologies
  2. Contact forms
    1. Name
    2. Email address
    3. Telephone number (if provided)
    4. Content of your message
  3. Job applications (“Working at De Paauw”)
    1. First name and surname
    2. Contact details (such as email address and telephone number)
    3. Place of residence
    4. Statement of reasons or accompanying text
    5. CV and any attachments
    6. Other information that you provide yourself

4. Purposes of processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Ensuring the website functions properly and is secure
  • Analysing and improving the website and user experience
  • Responding to enquiries or contact requests
  • Conducting recruitment processes
  • Complying with legal obligations

5. Legal Bases

We process personal data solely on the basis of the following grounds:

  • Consent (e.g., for cookies or the extended retention of job applications)
  • Performance of a contract or pre-contractual phase (such as job applications)
  • Legal obligation
  • Legitimate interest (such as website improvement and security)‍

6. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar techniques. Among others, we use:

  • Google Analytics (analytical cookies) to gain insight into how our website is used
  • Meta Pixel (Facebook Pixel) for marketing and advertising purposes

Where legally required, we request prior consent for placing non-functional cookies.

Data may be shared with external parties such as Google and Meta. Where necessary, we conclude data processing agreements and ensure appropriate safeguards for transfers outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

7. Retention Periods

We do not retain personal data longer than necessary:

  • Contact requests: as long as needed to handle your query
  • Analytics data: according to the Google Analytics settings
  • Application data: no longer than 4 weeks after completion of the procedure
  • With your consent, application data may be retained for up to 1 year.

8. Sharing Data with Third Parties

We only share personal data with third parties if this is necessary for:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion of data
  • Object to processing
  • Request restriction of processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw your consent
  • Lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens)
  • You can exercise these rights via: info@depaauw.nl‍

9. Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. ‍

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Hosting and IT services
  • Website analysis (Google Analytics)
  • Marketing (Meta Pixel)
  • Legal obligations
  • We conclude data processing agreements with processors in accordance with the GDPR.‍

11. Transfers Outside the EER

If personal data is transferred to parties outside the European Economic Area (such as Google or Meta), we ensure appropriate safeguards in accordance with the GDPR, such as standard contractual clauses (SCCs).

12. Changes

We reserve the right to amend this privacy statement. The most current version will always be published on our website.‍