Watlow Recruitment Privacy Notice
Effective Date: January 16th, 2026
Controller: Watlow (Europe)
You have been directed to the Careers Website of the Watlow group of companies for Europe. The Eurotherm companies are affiliates of the Watlow group of companies. Hereinafter we only reference to Watlow but this will include the Eurotherm entities. This recruitment privacy notice is applicable to you when visiting this Careers Website.
1. Purpose of This Notice
This notice explains how Watlow collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal data during the recruitment process in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable local laws across the European Union.
2. What Data We Collect
We process personal data that you provide or that we obtain during recruitment, including:
- Identification details (name, address, contact information, email address)
- Application documents (CV, cover letter, qualifications, employment history)
- Interview notes and assessment results
- References and background check information (where applicable)
- Any additional data you voluntarily provide
Automatically collected data
Via cookies or similar technologies:
- IP address
- Browser type & settings
- Language settings
- The website you came from
- Pages and links clicked while using the site
3. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) when you voluntarily apply and agree to data processing.
- Pre-contractual necessity (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) to take steps prior to entering into an employment contract.
- Legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR) where required by law.
- Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) for managing recruitment efficiently, provided your rights are not overridden.
4. How We Use Your Data
Your data is used exclusively for:
- Evaluating your application and qualifications
- Communicating with you during the recruitment process
- Conducting interviews and assessments
- Performing background checks (where legally permitted)
- Maintaining recruitment records
- Providing and managing functionality of the Careers Website (e.g., access to your account)
- Recommending jobs that match user skills (including via LinkedIn)
- Sending notifications about new jobs or alerts via email
- Facilitating the job application process
5. Data Sharing
Your data may be shared with:
- Authorized HR and hiring managers within Watlow
- Third-party service providers (e.g., recruitment platforms, background check agencies) under strict confidentiality and data protection agreements
- Public authorities if legally required
We do not sell or share your data for marketing purposes.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for 12 months after the recruitment process ends, unless you provide renewed consent for longer storage or local law requires otherwise. After this period, your data will be securely deleted.
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data (Art. 15)
- Rectify inaccurate data (Art. 16)
- Request deletion (Art. 17)
- Restrict processing (Art. 18)
- Object to processing (Art. 21)
- Data portability (Art. 20)
- Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country
8. Security Measures
Watlow implements reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or loss, including encryption and restricted access controls.
9. Automated Decision-Making
If Watlow uses automated tools for screening or ranking candidates, we will inform you and provide the option for human review.
10. Cookies
The Watlow careers website uses cookies — small data files stored on your device — to:
- Store preferences and settings
- Enable sign-in and authentication
- Support targeted advertising and analytics
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers accept cookies automatically but allow blocking or deleting cookies later.
11. Updates to this Privacy Notice
Watlow may revise this Privacy Notice from time to time. The "LAST UPDATED" date at the top indicates the last revision. Significant changes will be posted on the careers website.
12. Contact
For questions or to exercise your rights, contact the Data Protection Officer by using the following:
Email: legalsupport@watlow.com
Address: Kopenhagener Straße 4; 65552 Limburg an der Lahn; Germany