Candidate Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 22, 2026


Pediatric Associates of Greater Salem ("PAGS," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide during the recruitment and hiring process. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you apply for employment with us.


Information We Collect

During the hiring process, we may collect personal information including:

  • Name, address, phone number, and email address
  • Resume, cover letter, employment history, and educational background
  • Professional licenses, certifications, and qualifications
  • References and reference check information
  • Interview notes and hiring assessments
  • ·Information you voluntarily provide during the application and interview process
  • Information required to comply with applicable laws and regulations

If you receive a conditional offer of employment, we may also collect additional information necessary to complete background checks, credential verification, drug screening (if applicable), and employment eligibility verification, as permitted by law.


How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Review and evaluate your qualifications for employment
  • Communicate with you regarding your application
  • Schedule interviews
  • Verify your qualifications, references, and credentials
  • Conduct background or pre-employment screenings when applicable and legally permitted
  • Comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws
  • Improve our recruiting and hiring processes


How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.


Your information may be shared only with:

  • Authorized PAGS employees involved in the hiring process
  • Third-party service providers who assist with recruiting, applicant tracking, background checks, credential verification, or other employment-related services
  • Government agencies or other parties when required by law
  • All third-party providers are expected to maintain appropriate safeguards for your information.

Data Retention

We retain applicant information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. If you are hired, certain information collected during the application process may become part of your personnel record.


Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While no system is completely secure, we take appropriate measures to protect the information entrusted to us.


Your Choices and Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request to:

  • Access the personal information we maintain about you
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of certain personal information, where permitted by law
  • Withdraw your application at any time
  • Certain information may need to be retained to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

Children's Information

Our recruitment process is intended for individuals seeking employment and is not directed toward children under the age of 18.


Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.


Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled during the hiring process, please contact:


Human Resources
Pediatric Associates of Greater Salem
Phone: (978)745-3050