Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids

Privacy Policy for Electronic Job Application Process 

Effective Date: June 24, 2025 

Goodwill of Grand Rapids ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy for Electronic Job Application Process explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you submit a job application through our electronic application process. 

1. Information We Collect 

We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Full name
- Contact details (email address, phone number, mailing address)
- Date of birth
- Social Security Number or other government-issued ID
- Employment and education history
- References and background check information
- Any other information you voluntarily provide 

2. How We Collect Information 

We collect information through:
- Online application forms
- Uploaded documents (e.g., resumes, cover letters)
- Communication via email or other digital channels 

3. Use of Your Information 

We use the information we collect to:
- Process and evaluate your job application
- Communicate with you regarding your application status
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Improve our hiring process 

4. Sharing of Your Information 

We may share your information with:
- Internal personnel involved in the hiring process
- Service providers who assist with application processing and data storage
- Government agencies or legal authorities when required by law

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. 

5. Data Security 

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. 

6. Your Rights 

Under applicable Michigan and federal laws, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your information
- Object to or restrict certain types of data processing

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

7. Retention of Data 

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. 

8. Contact Us 

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Privacy Officer at:

Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids
📧 Email: amerrill@goodwillgr.org
📞 Phone: 616-532-5200
📍 Address: 3035 Prairie St. SW, Grandville, MI 49418
Attn: Privacy Officer