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Stichting Algemeen Pensioenfonds Unilever Nederland (Unilever APF) recognises the privacy of all users of its site(s). Any information you provide to Unilever APF via this website will be treated carefully and confidentially. This website is hosted by Unilever. Unilever has taken several measures to ensure the privacy of users of this site.

This site contains links to other websites. This privacy statement does not apply to these linked pages. Unilever APF is not responsible for the accessibility and content of these websites. Unilever APF is also not responsible for the handling of your personal data by these third parties. Therefore, if it is present, read the privacy statement of the website you are visiting.


Privacy policy

Unilever APF uses personal data in the performance of its activities. This data is used to administer Unilever's pension schemes and related activities. Unilever APF attaches great importance to the protection of this data. In doing so, Unilever APF complies with the applicable privacy legislation. Only the data that Unilever APF needs to carry out its work will be requested and stored. To avoid unauthorized access to your data, the systems and programs are secured. All persons who can access your data are obliged to maintain their confidentiality. Unless it arises from laws or regulations or from obligations that Unilever APF circles have towards you, your data will not be disclosed to third parties without your consent.

The way in which Unilever APF deals with privacy is further elaborated in the general privacy policy. Unilever APF may change this privacy policy at any time as a result of changes in laws and regulations or as a result of case law. Unilever APF therefore advises you to consult the general privacy policy regularly when you visit the Unilever APF site(s).

 

Your rights

You have the possibility to view your personal data and have it corrected or to delete it if Unilever APF has improperly stored this data. An overview of your data can be requested in writing from Unilever APF. Unilever APF will provide the requested data within 30 days and will not charge you for this.

 

Cookies

This Cookie Statement describes which cookies Unilever APF uses on its websites (including the 'My Pension' participant portal) and for what purposes. If you click through to websites of parties other than Unilever APF via these websites, the cookie conditions of the operators of those websites apply. You will be asked to agree to Unilever APF's use of cookies before using Unilever APF's websites.

You can read all information regarding these cookies in this Cookie Statement. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you must change your browser settings, disable the cookies we use, or do not visit Unilever APF sites. If you do not agree to the use of cookies, this may affect your user experience when you are on a Unilever APF site. The table below summarizes the different types of cookies we use on the Unilever APF Sites, along with their respective purpose and lifespan. For a more detailed description of how we handle the data collected by cookies, please refer to our privacy policy.

 

What are cookies?

On our website we use cookies from ourselves and from third parties. Cookies, pixel tags and similar technologies (collectively, "cookies") are files or pieces of information that may be stored on your computer (or on other internet-enabled devices, such as a smartphone or tablet) when you visit the Unilever APF Site. This is done via the web browser on the device. We and third parties (Google) use cookies to:

  • Enable functionalities of the website (technical and functional cookies);
  • Analyse the use of the website and, on that basis, make the website more user-friendly (statistical cookies).

 

What do we use cookies for and what types of cookies do we use?

We use cookies to make the Unilever APF Sites easier to use and to better tailor the Websites to your interests and needs. Cookies may also be used to improve the speed of your future activities and sessions on our websites. We also use cookies to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. We also place cookies in the emails and newsletters we send to improve our content. Finally, we use cookies to compile anonymous, aggregated statistics that allow us to understand how people use our websites so that we can improve the structure and content of the websites. We cannot personally identify you based on this anonymous, aggregated information. Unilever APF does not use tracking cookies. Other websites you visit through Unilever APF sites may do. Cookies used by Unilever APF do not contain or collect any personal data. Unilever APF cannot therefore identify you personally.

 

Statistical cookies that are stored

Name

Provider

Goal

Expiry period

Type

_ga

Google

Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data about how the visitor uses the website.

400 days

HTTP Cookie

_gat

Google

Used by Google Analytics to slow down request speed

1 day

HTTP Cookie

_gid

Google

Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data about how the visitor uses the website.

1 day

HTTP Cookie

collect

Google

Used to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor's device and behaviour.

Session

Pixel Tracker

dc_gtm

Google

Used by Google Tag Manager to control the loading of a Google Analytics script tag.

Session

HTTP Cookie

 

How can I manage and delete cookies?

There are a number of ways to manage your cookies:

  1. You can disable Unilever APF cookies or third party cookies via your browser settings. Click here for more information.

  2. You can also use the special opt-out URLs of each cookie provider. Click here for a list of third-party cookie providers and URLs and more information.

 

Opt-out via your browser settings

Most internet browsers are set to automatically accept cookies. If you do not want the Unilever APF websites to store cookies on your device, you can change your browser settings so that you will first receive a warning before certain cookies are stored. You can also change your settings so that your browser refuses the majority of cookies, or certain cookies.

You can also delete your consent to cookies by deleting the cookies already stored. If you disable the cookies used by Unilever APF, this may affect your experience of the website, for example because you can no longer visit certain parts of the website or because you no longer receive personalised information when you visit the website. If you use different devices to visit the website (e.g. your computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.) you will need to ensure that each browser on each device is adapted to your cookie preferences. The actions required to adjust your settings and cookies differ per browser. If necessary, use the help function on one of the browsers below.

For more information about cookies, including how to see which cookies have been placed and how to manage and delete them, see www.allaboutcookies.org.

 

Opt-out by means of a specific URL per cookie provider

Click here for a link to all third parties who can place cookies on behalf of Unilever APF. To opt-out of these cookies, please follow the instructions.

 

Lifetime

Two types of cookies may be used on the Unilever APF Sites: "temporary cookies" and "persistent cookies". Temporary cookies remain on your device until you leave the Unilever APF site. A persistent cookie remains on your device for a longer period of time, or until you manually delete the cookie. How long the cookie remains on your device depends on the duration (or 'lifetime') of the specific cookie and your browser settings.

 

Changes to cookie statement reserved

Unilever APF reserves the right to make changes to the cookie statement. Any changes will be published on this page. We recommend that you read this cookie statement regularly. The most recent version of the cookie statement can always be found on our website.