Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Paragon Geophysical Services, Inc

Career Site

Effective Date: June 1, 2025
Last Updated: June 1, 2025

Paragon Geophysical Services, Inc. ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all individuals who apply for employment with us through our career site at www.paragongeo.com . This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit and use our Site to explore or apply for job opportunities.

1. Information We Collect

When you use our careers site, we may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

Full name
Contact details (e.g., email address, phone number, mailing address)
Employment history
Education history
Resume/CV and cover letter
References and their contact information
LinkedIn or other relevant professional profiles
Work eligibility status
Demographic data (if voluntarily provided, e.g., for Equal Opportunity reporting)

Sensitive Personal Data (if required and legally permitted)

Background check information
Criminal record information
Health information (e.g., disability status, when relevant for accommodations)

Automatically Collected Information

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages viewed on the Site
Time and date of visit

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

To process your job application(s)
To evaluate your qualifications and fit for a role
To communicate with you about your application status
To conduct reference and background checks (with your consent)
To comply with legal or regulatory requirements
To improve our recruitment processes and website functionality
To retain your profile for future job opportunities (only with your consent)

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

Internal HR personnel and hiring managers involved in the recruitment process
Third-party service providers that support our recruiting process (e.g., application tracking systems, background check services)
Legal or regulatory authorities, if required by applicable law or regulation
Other third parties with your explicit consent

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to complete the recruitment process, comply with legal obligations, and where applicable, retain your application for future consideration (with your permission). Data not required will be securely deleted or anonymized after a reasonable period.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw your consent at any time
Object to or restrict the processing of your data
File a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at: lschinkel@paragongeo.com

6. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

7. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the country where we operate, your information may be transferred and processed in a country with different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your data.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:

Paragon Geophysical Services, Inc.
Attn: HR Manager

Email: lschinkel@paragongeo.com