Privacy Policy for Job Applicants

Thank you for your interest in employment with CrossWinds Counseling & Wellness. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us during the application and hiring process. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.


1. Information We Collect

When you apply for a position, we may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Name, address, phone number, and email
     
  • Employment history and resume/CV
     
  • Education background
     
  • References and contact information
     
  • Work eligibility status
     
  • Voluntary demographic information (such as race/ethnicity, gender, veteran status, disability status), where applicable
     
  • Any other information you voluntarily submit as part of the application process
     

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information will be used strictly for purposes related to your job application and potential employment. This includes:

  • Reviewing your qualifications for a specific role
     
  • Communicating with you during the recruitment process
     
  • Verifying information, such as employment and education history
     
  • Complying with legal or regulatory requirements
     

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information:

  • Internally with HR, hiring managers, and interviewers
     
  • With third-party service providers (such as background check providers) who assist with the hiring process
     
  • When required by law or legal process
     

We will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.


4. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.


5. Data Retention

We retain applicant information only as long as necessary for recruitment purposes, to comply with legal obligations, or to consider you for future opportunities. If you are hired, your application data may become part of your employee record.


6. Your Rights

You may:

  • Request access to the information you have submitted
     
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
     
  • Withdraw your application at any time
     

To exercise these rights, please contact us at humanresources@crosswindsks.org


7. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted where job applications are submitted, and the date of the latest revision will be included.