Introduction
This policy explains how Garden State Tile Distributors, Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information during the recruitment and application process. We are committed to fair hiring practices and advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Identity and Contact Data: Name, address, email, phone number, and government-issued ID.
• Professional Qualifications: Your CV/resume, work history, and educational background provided via platforms like ZipRecruiter or our Careers page.
• Assessment Data: Interview notes and results from any skills-based testing.
• Background Information: References and, where permitted by law, results of standard background checks (conducted post-job offer).
• Sensitive Information: Information regarding your right to work or disability status for necessary accommodations.

How We Use Your Information
We use your data for the following recruitment-related purposes:

• Evaluating your suitability for the role.
• Managing the application process and scheduling interviews.
• Verifying information and conducting background or reference checks.
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations, such as equal opportunity monitoring.

Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on one or more of the following:

• Consent: When you voluntarily provide information during the application.
• Contractual Necessity: To take steps toward entering into an employment contract.
• Legal Obligation: To comply with employment, tax, or safety laws.
• Legitimate Interests: To ensure we hire qualified candidates to join our team of professionals.

Data Retention

• Successful Candidates: Data will be transferred to your personnel file and governed by our employee privacy policy.
• Unsuccessful Candidates: We retain your data for a period defined by our internal retention schedule (typically 1–2 years) for future opportunities, unless you request deletion.

Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access a copy of your personal data.
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Delete your data where there is no legal reason for us to keep it.
• Object to or restrict the processing of your data.

Contact Information
For questions or to exercise your rights, please contact the Human Resources Department at our Corporate Office:

• Address: 1324 Wyckoff Road, Wall Township, NJ 07753
• Phone: (732) 938-6675
• Email: contactus@gstile.com or dbaluski@gstile.com address, email, phone number, and      government-issued ID.