Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy of Ahlsell Group

This privacy policy has been adopted by Ahlsell AB and applies to all companies in the Ahlsell Group ("Ahlsell") regarding the handling of personal data. The purpose of the policy is to ensure the proper and secure handling of personal data in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

 

1. Introduction

The Ahlsell Group emphasizes the importance of protecting privacy and maintaining a high level of security in connection with the handling of personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") and other legislation relevant to the protection of personal data. The term personal data refers to information relating to a person, or that can be used to identify a person. For example, name, address, phone number, photographs or personal identification numbers, but also health-related data, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, etc.

 

2. Principles

Ahlsell applies the following principles for the protection of personal data:

  • Personal data must be processed in a lawful, fair, and transparent manner.
  • Personal data may only be collected and processed for a specific, defined, and legal purpose.
  • Only data that is relevant and necessary for the intended purpose may be collected and processed.
  • Collected personal data must be accurate and kept up to date.
  • Personal data may not be stored longer than necessary for the intended purpose or in accordance with legal requirements.
  • Protective measures must be employed when handling personal data to ensure the security of the information.

 

3. Processing of Personal Data

Information about how Ahlsell processes personal data can be found in the privacy protection descriptions or user agreements that cover the various services provided by Ahlsell, or based on how the individual interacts with Ahlsell.

The information in each privacy protection description includes the following:

  • What personal data has been collected, how it was collected, and how it is used.
  • The purpose of collecting personal data, including the legal basis for processing.
  • Who has access to the personal data, whether the data is shared with a third party, and how long the data is stored.
  • How the personal data is protected.


The user agreements or privacy policies include information about the processing of personal data in relation to:

  • Information inquiries related to the companies of the Ahlsell Group.
  • Customers or potential customers
  • Subcontractors and partners
  • Job applicants
  • Employees

 

4. Protection of Personal Data

Ahlsell has implemented protective measures to prevent unauthorized access, copying, alteration, deletion, or transfer of personal data, including mechanisms to ensure that the processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Ahlsell conducts ongoing risk assessments of the processing of personal data to ensure proper and secure processing.

 

5. Rights of the Data Subject

In accordance with the GDPR, the data subject (the individual) has the right to:

  • Be informed about what types of personal data about them are collected, and how it is processed.
  • Access their personal data.
  • Have their personal data corrected or supplemented.
  • Have their personal data deleted or to object to further processing.
  • Withdraw consent to the processing of personal data in situations where the legal basis for processing is based on consent.
  • File a complaint regarding the processing of their personal data either with Ahlsell or with the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) or other local and relevant authorities.


6. Updates

This policy will be updated from time to time. All changes take effect when published on this website.

 

7. Responsible and Contact Information

Ahlsell AB, with organization number 556882-8916, in its role as data controller for the personal data handled by the Ahlsell Group, is responsible for the processing and protection of personal data and for ensuring that the principles for the protection of personal data are adhered to by the Ahlsell Group and by third parties or partners handling personal data on behalf of Ahlsell. For inquiries regarding how Ahlsell processes and protects personal data, please refer to datarequest@ahlsell.se.