Bluemetric Privacy Statement

This privacy statement sets out how Bluemetric, Viñoly Building, Claude Debussylaan 10, 1082MD, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, uses and protects any personal data that you provide when you use our website or apply for a position at Bluemetric.

We may update this statement from time to time by revising this page. You are advised to review this page periodically to ensure that you agree with any changes.

 

Privacy Statement

Your privacy is important to us. We strive to provide clear information about how we use your personal data. In addition, we take measures to secure and protect your data against misuse, comply with all applicable privacy laws and regulations, and cooperate with data protection supervisory authorities.

 

Which personal data we process and why?

We process your personal data on the basis of your consent, the performance of a contract, a legal obligation, or our legitimate interest, depending on the purpose of the processing.

This is done exclusively for the following purposes: providing our services, managing client relationships, assessing job applications, complying with legal obligations, and ensuring safe and ethical business operations.

We do not retain your personal data longer than necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, unless a statutory retention obligation applies. Retention periods are defined in our internal processing register.

 

  1. Visiting the Bluemetric website

We collect your IP address and use cookies for traffic analysis to identify which pages are visited. This information is used solely for statistical analysis, to improve our website and tailor it to the needs of visitors. Please refer to our cookie policy for more information.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to other websites that may be of interest to you. Once you use these links and leave our site, we no longer have control over that website. Therefore, we cannot be held responsible for the protection and privacy of any information you provide while visiting such sites. Such websites are not governed by this privacy statement. Please consult the privacy statement of the relevant website.

 

  1. Applying for a job at Bluemetric

When you apply for a position, we may collect the following personal data:

  • Contact Information: Name, address, email, and phone number.
  • Professional Information: CV, cover letter, work experience, education, skills, and qualifications.
  • Identification Information: Date of birth, nationality, and identification documents.
  • Application Information: Position applied for, source of application, and any correspondence related to your application.
  • Assessment Information: Interview notes, test results, and feedback from references.

We use your personal data to assess your suitability for the position you applied for, communicate with you throughout the recruitment process, conduct background checks and verify your information and to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

 

  1. Sharing your personal data

We only share your personal data when this is necessary and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. This may occur in the following situations:

  • When we are legally obliged to do so, for example at the request of a supervisory authority or judicial body;
  • When necessary for the provision of our services or the management of client relationships;
  • When third parties (such as service providers, IT partners, compliance advisors, or recruiters) perform work for us that requires access to personal data;
  • When required to detect or prevent violations of laws and regulations, fraud, abuse, or security incidents;
  • When internal departments or external parties are involved in handling job applications or whistleblower reports.

In some cases, personal data is shared with parties outside the European Economic Area (EEA), such as financial institutions, funds, or service providers. If personal data is transferred outside the EEA, Bluemetric ensures that such transfers only take place when necessary and that appropriate safeguards are in place.

 

  1. How we keep your personal data secure

We take all reasonable steps to keep your data secure. We have implemented appropriate physical, electronic, and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access or disclosure.

Bluemetric maintains an internal processing register in which all processing activities are recorded in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This register helps us ensure compliance with privacy legislation.

  1. Reporting under the Whistleblower Scheme

When you submit a report under our Whistleblower Scheme, we process personal data of the reporter and of the person(s) to whom the report relates.

This may include:

  • Name, contact details, and position;

  • The content of the report and related documents;

  • Data collected during the investigation, such as notes or correspondence.

We process this data solely in order to:

  • Register, investigate, and handle the report;

  • Comply with legal obligations under the Dutch Whistleblower Protection Act;

  • Protect the rights and interests of all parties involved.

The data is treated confidentially and shared only with individuals directly involved in handling the report. All information is retained for as long as necessary for handling the report and in accordance with statutory retention periods

 

6. Your rights

You have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These include the right to:

  • Request access and obtain a copy of your personal data.
  • Request rectification or erasure of your personal data.
  • Restrict the processing of your personal data.
  • Object to the processing of your personal data.
  • Request data portability.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided below. We will consider and act upon any request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Email: info@bluemetric.nl

Address: WTC Utrecht 17th Floor, Stadsplateau 2 3521 AZ, Utrecht, The Netherlands

If you are not satisfied with the way in which we handle your personal data or handle your request, you can file a formal complaint. Of course, you always have the right to complain or report a concern to the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens.

 

Privacy statement last updated: December 2025