Privacy and Cookie Statement
The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. That’s a big job, and one that we at Inter IKEA Group take seriously.
Who are the many people? You are! Whether you’re an IKEA customer, business partner, co-worker or wish to apply for a job at an IKEA company, the IKEA vision is all about you. So naturally we want to get to know you better. One way we do that is by collecting your personal information. If you’re reading this, you’re probably curious about what information we collect, how we use it and what rights you have when we process your personal information. Read on to find out.
This privacy and cookie statement is reviewed and updated regularly. If we change this statement, we will post the updated statement here. Any changes will go into effect on the last updated date shown above. We will not retroactively use or share your personal information for materially different purposes without first taking reasonable steps to notify you.
Without your information, our job would be a lot harder, so thanks for sharing! We hope to make your everyday life better in return.
1. Who we are and how we set up our website
In this privacy and cookie statement we explain how we process and protect your personal information on our websites www.jobs.ikea.com. And we tell you all about your privacy rights.
2. When you visit our websites (cookie statement)
On our websites www.jobs.ikea.com we use cookies. These are small text files that are stored on your computer, phone or tablet. The information contained in these files allows us to optimize and personalize our websites for you, to analyse how our websites are used and to show you relevant advertising.
In addition to cookies, there are other technologies that we use to store and read information on your computer, tablet or mobile phone, such as JavaScript, tracking pixels and local storage. For the sake of convenience we will also refer to them as 'cookies'.
Read more about the categories of cookies that we use on the above mentioned websites below. The actual cookies placed may differ per website. You can find detailed information about the cookies that are placed on each website in the cookie banners or at the bottom of each page under ‘Cookie Settings’.
Please note that any choice you make with regards to the placement of cookies on our webpage does not automatically transfer to other IKEA websites. You will have to choose your cookie settings separately for each of the above mentioned websites.
Types of cookies used on our websites
a. Functional CookiesOur website www.jobs.ikea.com uses functional cookies. Functional cookies are necessary for our websites to work properly. For example, these enable you to easily navigate through our websites and to register your privacy settings, view videos and remember your language and country preferences. These cookies are always set and we do not require your consent to use them.
For this we use unique identifiers such as your IP-address. We base the processing of data through these cookies on our legitimate interest.
b. Preference cookies
Our website www.jobs.ikea.com uses preference cookies. These cookies help us display relevant content based on how you interact with our site -for example, which job vacancies you’ve viewed. They also allow you to save vacancies that interest you. To do this, we use unique identifiers such as your IP address and device ID. We base the processing of data through these cookies on your consent.
c. Analytical cookies
Our websites www.jobs.ikea.com uses analytical cookies.
Analytical cookies help us enhance our websites and services, and provide you with a more personalized experience by tailoring content to your individual interests.
Together with our partners, we use these cookies to collect information about how you interact with our websites—such as time spent, pages visited, geolocation, audience size, usage patterns, and video usage . This involves the use of unique identifiers, including your IP address, device information, and internet connection details, for system administration purposes.
To safeguard your privacy, we have agreed with our partners on privacy-friendly settings. These include anonymizing your IP address, limiting further data processing, and disabling tracking.
We base the placement of analytical cookies and the processing of data collected through these cookies on your consent. If you do not accept analytical cookies it may adversely affect your experience of the website.
d. Marketing cookies
On our websites www.jobs.ikea.com we use marketing cookies. We and our partners use these cookies to track visitors across websites with the purpose to display advertisements tailored to your interests so that they are as relevant to you as possible. For this we use unique identifiers such as your IP address, your computer and internet and system administration.
We base the placement of marketing cookies and the processing of data collected through these cookies on your consent. If you do not accept marketing cookies it may adversely affect your experience of the website.
Detailed Information about our cookies and how to manage your cookies
You can find detailed information about the cookies that are placed and the partners we use by clicking on the “cookie settings” link that is shown at the bottom of our website. There you can also withdraw your consent anytime and change your cookie preferences.
Please note that any choice you make with regards to the placement of cookies on oure webpage does not automatically transfer to other IKEA websites. You will have to withdraw your cookie consent separately for each website.
When you withdraw your consent, we will stop placing new non-essential cookies and the cookies placed on your browser will be deactivated and will no longer collect your personal information. However, this does not automatically remove cookies that were previously stored on your device. You will need to delete these manually through your browser settings.
How to remove cookies from your browser
Below are instructions for how to remove cookies in the most commonly used browsers:
Google Chrome :
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en
Mozilla Firefox :
Safari (macOS):
https://support.apple.com/en-us/105082
For mobile browsers or in-app browsers, settings may differ. Please refer to your device or app’s help resources for more details.
Who is responsible for the placement of cookies and the processing of your personal information collected through cookies on our website
Our website www.jobs.ikea.com is owned by Inter IKEA Systems B.V.. Inter IKEA Systems B.V. is responsible for the placement of cookies and the processing of your personal information collected through cookies placed on these websites.
How long we keep your personal information collected through cookies
We keep your personal info collected through cookies based on how long each cookie lasts. Session cookies are temporary and help us connect your actions while you're browsing. These cookies are erased once you close your browser. Persistent cookies, on the other hand, stay on your device for a set period, as outlined .
3. When you apply to work at IKEA
On our website www.jobs.ikea.com we offer you the opportunity to apply to work with us.
On this website you can find jobs available at IKEA companies globally. These jobs may be offered by both Inter IKEA Group companies and IKEA franchisees.
Each Inter IKEA Group company has its own privacy statement for job applications. You can find these privacy statements on https://www.inter.ikea.com/en/ikea-policies/inter-ikea-group-recruitment. Please check the statement to find out how your personal information is processed and protected by the Inter IKEA Group company you applied to.
If you apply for a job with one of our franchisees, you will be directed to the website of the franchisee you applied to. Our franchisees have their own cookie and privacy statements. Please check these statements to find out how your personal information is processed and protected by the IKEA franchisee you applied to.
4. Who we share your information with
We share personal information with others who can help us achieve the IKEA vision. That may be other IKEA companies, service providers or business partners. We’re all committed to keeping your information safe and secure. When you consent to marketing cookies, we may also disclose your personal information to third parties.
Below you can read more about the personal information that we share, the parties that we share your personal information with, the purposes for which these parties process personal information and the choices you can make.
IKEA companies
IKEA is one brand but many companies. Each plays a special role to achieve the IKEA vision. We may share your information with other companies operating under the IKEA brand.
Service providers and business partners
To provide our services to you, we may share your data with third parties providing services to us.
For example, some of our cookies are set by third parties. These third parties may combine your data with data that you have provided to them or that they have collected as part of other services that they provide to you.
These third parties may be in the Netherlands as well as within other countries in the European Economic Area (EEA). Sometimes they may also be outside the EEA. We have concluded agreements with our service providers and business partners, to ensure that your personal information is protected, both within and outside the EEA.
Third parties
If you consent to analytical and marketing cookies, we may share certain personal information with advertising companies, marketing companies and analytics partners. For example, we may share unique identifiers such as your IP address, internet and network activity information and other information about how you interact with our websites or mobile applications. These third parties may use your personal information for targeted advertising, marketing and campaign management purposes.
You may withdraw your consent at any time. More information on the cookies that we use, the partners we work with and how to withdraw consent can be found under “When you visit our website (cookies)”.
5. How we keep your personal information safe
We take both technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure or access.
Examples of technical measures are encryption of your personal information and regular destruction of logs. An example of an organisational measure is that only authorised employees of Inter IKEA are allowed to view your data. These employees only have access to your personal information to the extent necessary to perform their duties and are required to treat your personal information as confidential.
6. Your privacy rights
You have a number of privacy rights:
Right of access. You can ask us whether we process your personal information and if so receive a copy of such data.
Right to rectification. If you believe that the personal information relating to you is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request to have the data rectified or completed.
Right of objection. You can object to the processing at any time. If we cannot show that there are compelling, authorised reasons to continue processing the data, we must terminate the processing.
Right to limitation of processing. In certain cases, for example if you have objected to the processing, you have the possibility to ask that the processing of your personal information be limited.
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten"). You can in certain cases have your personal information erased. When your personal data is needed for us, for example to meet legal obligations or to perform an agreement with you, we cannot erase your data.
Right to data portability. If we processes personal data relating to you to perform an agreement, you have the possibility in certain cases to be given the personal data relating to you to use it somewhere else, for example transfer the data to another data controller.
Do you disagree with how we process your personal information? Then you can file a privacy complaint with us as described below, or you can lodge a complaint with the national supervisory authority.
Our websites are not directed at children, nor do we have actual knowledge that we sell or share the personal information of children. If you have knowledge that a child has submitted personal information to us, we request that you contact us via one of the methods listed above so that we may delete the information.
If you would like to exercise your rights or learn more, feel free to contact us. Exercising your rights will in no way affect the way we treat you!
7. How to exercise your rights
For any requests regarding your personal data, please fill in this data privacy form.
The information you provide will enable us to verify your identity and process your request. Depending on the type of request, we may request additional information.
You may use an authorised agent to submit a request on your behalf. If you choose to use an authorised agent, make sure that you supply your agent with written permission to act on your behalf. We will ask your agent to provide us with proof of such authorisation before we process your request.
We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable laws.
8. Who to contact?
If you have questions about our cookie- and privacy statement or practices, please feel free to get in touch. You can contact us at: data.privacy@inter.ikea.com.
Or you can write to us at: Data Protection Officer, Inter IKEA Holding B.V., Olof Palmestraat 1, 2616 LN, Delft, Netherlands.
Please be aware that requests addressed to any of the above addresses will be submitted to Inter IKEA Group. All IKEA sales channels and IKEA stores (with the exception of the IKEA store in Delft, Netherlands) are operated by our global franchisees. If your request relates to personal data processed by our franchisee(s) in your country of residence, please contact your national IKEA Customer Support Centre. It handles all customer requests within your country. To find your local IKEA customer support, visit www.IKEA.com and select your location/country and your local IKEA customer support.