Cookie policy
Welcome to Elefy; social mobility company.
When you visit our website, apply for a job or when you contact us, personal data may be processed. In this cookie policy statement, you can read everything about how we handle cookies. We keep and deliver our promises!
General
We only process personal data if there is a valid reason to do so. Under Dutch and EU GDPR law (AVG), there are a number of reasons, called “bases”, that justify the processing of personal data. The bases we use when processing personal data are:
Consent
Execution of agreement
Legal obligation
Legitimate interest
Elefy Holding Group b.v. is the controller under the GDPR and therefore responsible for the processing of your personal data. This concerns personal data of every user and/or visitor to our website: www.elefy.io.
What information do we collect and why?
This privacy notice shows how we use data of our users. The personal data processed by Elefy include:
The data provided by you when contacting us, such as name, (e-mail) address, telephone number;
Contact details and personal information stated in your resumé, when applying for a job with us;
The data collected via cookies. We will use the personal information we collect through our websites to administer and improve our websites, for internal operations, including troubleshooting, data analysis, testing, statistical and survey purposes. Read more about this in the cookie notice.
Legal basis
Elefy processes personal data on the basis of the execution of the agreement, the legitimate interest, a legal obligation or permission. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
Examples for each data collection method are provided below:
Data collection method | Legal basis | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
Cookies | Legitimate Interest | The Elefy website uses cookies to track website performance, improve user experience, and gather statistics for data analysis. The legal basis for processing this data is legitimate interest. Elefy has a legitimate interest in analysing user behaviour on the website to enhance its services and optimize the website’s performance. |
Cookies | Consent | Elefy processes personal data collected via cookies based on your consent. By using the website and accepting the cookie banner, you provide Elefy with your explicit consent to process certain information through cookies. |
Resumés (job applications) | Execution of Agreement | When you submit your resumé for job applications, Elefy processes this data as part of the employment agreement process. The legal basis for processing this data is the execution of the agreement between Elefy and you, as the data is necessary to assess your suitability for the position and proceed with the hiring process. |
Resumés (job applications) | Consent | When you submit a job application (resumé) through the website, Elefy processes your personal data based on your consent. By submitting your resumé and agreeing to this cookie policy, you give us permission to process the information provided for recruitment purposes. |
Contact forms | Consent | When you contact Elefy through contact forms on the website, you provide your personal information such as name, email address, and telephone number. The legal basis for processing this data is consent, as you voluntarily provide your information to get in touch with Elefy. |
Contact forms | Legitimate Interest | When you contact Elefy through the website’s contact forms, Elefy processes the personal data you provide based on Elefy’s legitimate interest in responding to your inquiries. Elefy’s aim is to provide you with information and support related to Elefy’s services. |
Retention periods
Elefy does not store personal data for longer than necessary. We will not process your data longer than 24 months from your last visit to the website, unless Elefy is obliged to keep personal data for longer on the basis of a legal obligation. Marketing data is not stored for longer than 24 months. Resumés are stored for 12 months (with consent) and removed after that period.
User rights
We ensure that your rights under the GDPR are guaranteed. You can request to change, move, add or delete your data (unless a legal obligation dictates otherwise). Below we explain them:
Data subject rights
to change or delete data that you have shared with us, or to gain access to your personal data that Elefy processes, you can submit a data subject request by sending an e-mail to hello@Elefy.io.
Direct marketing
to stop receiving newsletters from us, you can always unsubscribe from marketing communications via the link in the newsletter.
Cookies
withdraw your cookie consent or change your cookie preferences at any time.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website can place on your computer or mobile device when you first visit a site or page. The cookie will help the website or another website recognise your device on your next visit. We use the term ‘cookies’ in this policy to refer to all files that collect information in this way. We only use cookies in accordance with applicable law.
There are many functions that cookies serve. For example, they help us remember your login details, authentication details and other essential information, as well as help us remember non-essential information such as your preferences. They also help to analyse how well our website is performing, or allow us to recommend you certain content that we think is most relevant to you.
What kind of cookies and other tracking technologies does Elefy Holding Group b.v. use? The cookies on Elefy Holding Group b.v. can be divided into two categories:
Essential / required cookies
These cookies are essential for the core activity of our website and are automatically enabled when you use the website. We also store your authorisation setting in a cookie to remember this for future visits.
Performance cookies
These cookies help improve website performance and provide a better user experience. This enables us to provide you with a high-quality experience by customising our website and content and quickly identifying and solving problems. For example, we use performance cookies to track which pages are most popular, which method of linking between pages is most effective and to determine why some pages receive error messages. To the extent Elefy Holding Group b.v. uses these cookies, you can enable or disable these cookies.
Decline cookies
Don’t want to allow cookies? You can delete cookies manually via your internet browser or have them deleted automatically when you end an internet session. You can also set your internet browser to notify you when a cookie is placed. And you can set your browser so that cookies cannot be placed. You may then not be able to use all the features of this website.
You have the right to request access to and correction or deletion of your data. Please refer to our privacy statement page. To prevent misuse, we may ask you to provide adequate identification. When it comes to access to personal data linked to a cookie, you must send a copy of the cookie in question. You can find this in the settings of your browser.
Social
Our website includes buttons from Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. These are included to enable users to share content and engage with Elefy Holding Group bv socially. These buttons and videos work through bits of code that come from these websites. Through this code, cookies are placed that can be read by these companies. We have no influence on the further use of that information by these companies. Regularly read the privacy statements of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube to find out what they do with your (personal) data that they process via these cookies.
The overview below shows the cookies used by Elefy Holding Group b.v. The names correspond to files that are placed on your computer, tablet or smartphone.
Overview of cookies used by Elefy Holding Group b.v.:
Origin | Names of cookies | Goal |
|---|---|---|
Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube | If you want to share a Elefy Holding Group b.v. page on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or GooglePlus, you can do so by clicking on the buttons. These buttons work through the code provided by the social networks. Also, when you watch a YouTube video posted on Elefy Holding Group b.v., a cookie is set. | |
ID, CONSENT, NID, OGPC, PREF | Google places a cookie to measure clicks and requests in order to optimise our advertising campaigns. | |
Google Analytics | _ga | Google Analytics is Google’s analytics tool that allows website and app owners to determine how visitors interact with their sites. The tool can use a number of cookies to collect information and usage statistics for websites, without personally identifying Google visitors. |
Third parties
Elefy Holding Group b.v. also uses or allows third parties to serve cookies that may fall into one of the three categories above. Please note that you may encounter some cookies related to third parties during your visit to the website. We use Google Analytics, for example, to track our website traffic.
The website and applications may contain buttons, widgets, tools or content that link to other company services, for example a Facebook ‘Like’ button or the Share button. We may collect information about your use of these features.
Consent to the use of these third-party cookies is also managed through the consent settings dialogue box provided on the website. Once consent is granted, Techonomy has no control over the dissemination of these third-party cookies. Please consult the relevant third-party website for more information on this.
Explicit Consent for Third-Party Cookies:
At Elefy Holding Group b.v., we use third-party cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide you with relevant content and services. These cookies are placed by external companies to analyse website usage, deliver targeted advertisements, and enable social media sharing functionalities.
When you visit our website, a dialogue box will appear, asking for your explicit consent to enable third-party cookies. By giving your consent, you agree to the placement of these cookies on your device. You have the option to manage your cookie preferences and withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings accessible on our website.
Please note that third-party cookies may collect information about your browsing activities across different websites. For more information on how these cookies are used and how your data is processed by the respective third-party companies, we recommend reviewing their privacy policies.
By providing your explicit consent to the use of third-party cookies, you help us deliver a personalized and user-friendly experience on our website. If you choose not to consent or withdraw your consent to these cookies, certain features and functionalities may be limited or unavailable to you.
We respect your privacy and strive to give you full control over your data. For more information on how we process your personal data and your rights regarding data protection, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
What do we collect?
In accordance with the above in particular, and this Statement in general, Elefy Holding Group b.v. collects:
Information about you by completing and submitting a form or field on the website. This information may include, for example, your first and last name, postal address, country of residence, email address, telephone number, work address and other information. Of course, it is optional for you to provide such information; Emails we send you may contain a web beacon / pixel tag that tells Elefy Holding Group b.v.: whether you received or opened the email or clicked on a link in the email. We may use this information to reduce or eliminate messages sent to customers; Elefy Holding Group b.v.’s websites may contain buttons, widgets, tools or content that link to other companies’ services (for example, a Facebook ‘Like’ button or the Share this button). We may collect information about your use of these features. In addition, when you see or use these buttons, tools or content, or when you view a Elefy Holding Group b.v. web page that contains them, certain information from your browser may automatically be sent to the other company. Please read that company’s privacy policy for more information.
What do we use collected information for?
Elefy Holding Group b.v. uses personal information we collect about you in a number of ways, including:
Providing you with the Elefy Holding Group b.v. websites in the best way possible, as well as any information you have requested;
Better understand how our websites are used so that we can improve our products, services, content and marketing;
Customise a website, application or Elefy Holding Group b.v. marketing campaign to your likely interests,
For internal purposes such as auditing, data analysis and research to improve customer products, services and communications;
To conduct market research on our customers, their interests and the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns;
To reduce fraud, software piracy and protect our customers, as well as Elefy Holding Group b.v..
How can I manage these cookies?
If you do not want to allow all cookies, you can change your browser settings. These settings can usually be found in your browser’s “Options” or “Preferences” menu. For further information, see below or in the browser’s “Help” menu.
Cookie settings for: Google Chrome | Firefox | Safari | Internet Explorer
If you change your settings and block cookies, certain features on our site will no longer be offered and you may not be able to take full advantage of our site.
Data security
Elefy has taken appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect users’ personal data against loss or unlawful processing, including the use of an SSL connection and encrypted storage of the data.
Whom we share your data with
Our companies
Our headquarter is based in the Netherlands, in the European Union. To provide support to our users and to support our global marketing activities, data may be shared with our companies outside the EU. We ensure that the correct protective measures are taken to protect this personal data.
Processors
We work with vendors to perform tasks on our behalf. We have concluded the correct data processing agreements with (sub) processors and take reasonable steps to ensure they have appropriate data privacy and security measures in place.
In the event that (sub) processors are based outside the EU, we will comply with the model clauses of the European Commission.
Below you can read about the organisations Elefy Holding Group b.v. shares personal data with.
Web hosting via Vokus b.v.
We purchase web hosting and e-mail services from Vokus b.v.. Vokus b.v. processes personal details on our behalf and does not use your details for its own purposes. However, this party may collect metadata on the use of the services. This is not personal data. Vokus b.v. has implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to prevent the loss and unauthorised use of your personal data. Vokus b.v. is bound to confidentiality by virtue of the agreement.
CCPA Sale of Information
We do not sell your data for monetary consideration.
Data Subject Rights:
As a user and data subject, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that provide you with control over your personal data. We are committed to respecting and fulfilling these rights. Below are the key data subject rights you can exercise:
Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you. If you want to know what personal information we have collected and processed, please submit a data subject request by sending an email to [email address].
Right to Rectification: If you believe that the personal data we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request corrections or updates. To exercise this right, please contact us at [email address].
Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You have the right to request the erasure of your personal data under certain circumstances. To request the deletion of your data, please reach out to us at [email address].
Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request the restriction of processing your personal data if you contest its accuracy, the processing is unlawful, or we no longer need the data, but you require it for legal claims. To exercise this right, please contact us at [email address].
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and you may request us to transmit this data to another data controller. To make a data portability request, please contact us at [email address].
Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for certain reasons, such as direct marketing or processing based on legitimate interests. To object to specific data processing activities, please contact us at [email address].
Exercising Your Rights:
To exercise any of the rights mentioned above, or if you have any questions or concerns about the processing of your personal data, please contact us at [email address]. We will respond to your request without undue delay and no later than one month from the receipt of your request. However, in certain cases, we may need to verify your identity or ask for additional information to process your request effectively.
Please note that there may be circumstances where we are legally permitted or required to retain your personal data even if you exercise your rights to erasure or objection. In such cases, we will inform you accordingly.
Complaints:
If you believe that your data protection rights have been violated or if you are not satisfied with our response to your requests, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) or your local supervisory authority.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and responsible manner. For more information on how we process and protect your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Contact Data
Do you have a complaint about the processing of your personal data by Elefy? Let us know and we can try to work it out together. It is also possible to submit a complaint to the Dutch Data Protection Authority via www.autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl. This statement may change in the future. We therefore recommend that you continue to consult this privacy policy on a regular basis.
Our data are:
Elefy b.v.
HQ
De Graaflaan 19
1261 WR Blaricum
The Netherlands
T +31 (0)6 1562 6301
E hello@Elefy.io
Changes
Changes to this privacy statement will be published on the website. This privacy statement was last amended on March 30, 2025.