Privacy Notice for Job Applicants

Thank you for your interest in joining Schluter Systems! We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. Please read this notice carefully to understand how we collect, use, and share your information during the recruitment process. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this notice.

1. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and process your personal data solely for the purposes of recruitment, including reviewing your qualifications, assessing your suitability for a role, and conducting interviews.

2. Types of Information Collected

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

• Contact details (e.g., name, email address, phone number, mailing address).
• Professional qualifications and experience (e.g., resume, educational background, employment history).
• Additional information you choose to provide (e.g., cover letter, portfolio, or references).

If required for the role, we may request sensitive data (e.g., information about work authorization, disability accommodations) in compliance with applicable laws.

3. Data Sharing and Cross-Border Transfers

Your personal data may be accessed by hiring managers, recruiters, and relevant personnel located in different countries where Schluter Systems operates, including but not limited to Germany, USA, and Canada, insofar as this is relevant to the role.

• For applicants in the European Economic Area (EEA), any cross-border transfers of your data will be safeguarded by appropriate measures, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other recognized mechanisms.
• Your data may be transferred to countries that may not have the same level of data protection laws as your home country, but we will ensure it is protected in line with this notice.

4. Retention of Personal Data

We will retain your personal data for the duration of the recruitment process and, if applicable, for an additional period of (i) 36 months for applications submitted in the United States, (ii) 36 months for applications submitted in Canada, (iii) 6 months for applications submitted in Germany, or (iv) with your written consent, indefinitely for consideration for future recruitment opportunities. You may request the deletion of your data at any time by contacting us (see Section 7).

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights concerning your personal data:

• The right to access, correct, or delete your data.
• The right to object to or restrict processing.
• The right to data portability (where applicable).
• The right to withdraw your consent (if processing is based on consent).
• For applicants in the EEA, the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

6. Equal Opportunity Employment

Schluter Systems is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this notice or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:

• Email: SchluterRecruiting@schluter.com

8. Consent to Processing

By submitting your application, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal data as described in this notice. If you do not agree to these terms, please refrain from submitting your personal information.