PRIVACY POLICY

General Information

This Privacy and Cookies Statement applies to all personal information collected and used by the dsm-firmenich entity responsible for the relevant section of the website. It is based on dsm-firmenich’s Mandatory Corporate Binding Rules (BCR) for Customer, Supplier, and Business Partner Data. The dsm-firmenich entity responsible for the relevant section of the website will be referred to as “dsm-firmenich” in this statement. dsm-firmenich respects your privacy and adheres to the provisions of European Union privacy legislation and, where applicable, local privacy laws.

Cookies

We will only store so-called “cookies” on your computer after you have given your consent by clicking the appropriate button(s) during your visit to our website. Cookies are small text files that your browser stores locally on your computer. They allow us to recognize your computer whenever you return to our site. By using cookies, dsm-firmenich aims to enhance the user experience and tailor the website to your preferences. Most internet browsers are set to automatically accept cookies.

The personal information collected through cookies is specific to your computer and may include your Internet Protocol (IP) address, the date and time you accessed our website, and which pages you visited. We collect this information to monitor website usage and effectiveness, for statistical purposes, and to provide you with information about our company and relevant (new) products and services that match your interests.

You can configure your browser to notify you when a cookie is received or to refuse cookies altogether. You can withdraw your consent at any time by visiting our website again and updating your preferences. Additionally, you can adjust your browser settings to block cookies from this website.

Please note that if you choose to decline cookies, some features and functionality of our website may no longer be available.

Google Analytics

We currently use Google Analytics to analyze our website audience and enhance our content. Please note that Google Analytics does not collect any personal information. To learn more about Google Analytics’ privacy policy, visit: Google Analytics.

Data collection, purposes, and recipients

We collect personal data when you choose to provide it to us—for example, your name, address, postal code, city, phone number, and email address—through registration, form submissions, emails, or other interactions such as placing an order for products or services or requesting information.

Your data will be processed for purposes such as: Fulfilling contracts between you and dsm-firmenich, responding to your requests for information or advice, complying with legal or regulatory requirements, delivering the best possible service, sharing updates about our company, products, or services tailored to your interests.

We may share your data with other companies within the dsm-firmenich group for the purposes listed above. All group companies will manage your data in compliance with dsm-firmenich’s Mandatory Corporate Standards for Customer, Supplier, and Business Partner Data, as well as this Privacy and Cookie Statement.

Do we share your information with third parties?

dsm-firmenich may engage third-party service providers. If these third parties process your data as part of their services, they do so as processors acting on behalf of dsm-firmenich. We have implemented the necessary technical and organizational measures to ensure that your data is processed solely for the purposes outlined above. All group companies will manage your data in compliance with dsm-firmenich’s Mandatory Corporate Standards for Customer, Supplier, and Business Partner Data, as well as this Privacy and Cookie Statement

Children

OThe dsm-firmenich websites are not intended for individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly allow such visitors to access or use our websites.

Linked sites

Please note that this dsm-firmenich Privacy and Cookies Statement does not apply to websites outside of dsm-firmenich:

- when you access external websites via links on our website, or

- when you arrive at our website through links from another website.

Right to access/rectify/object

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time if the data is incorrect or irrelevant for the purposes outlined. To do so, please send us an email with your request for access, correction, or removal of your personal data.

Additionally, you may object to the use of your data for direct marketing purposes at any time.

Retention period

dsm-firmenich will only retain personal data collected through this website for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was obtained.

How do we protect your data?

At dsm-firmenich, we manage your personal data with the utmost care. We implement a variety of technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. Our systems are secured in compliance with applicable information security standards and controls.

Version 01 December 2020