Supportive Steps Services Applicant Privacy Notice:

1. Introduction

This Applicant Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information from individuals who apply for employment with our organization. It is intended to meet the requirements of California law, including the CCPA and CPRA.

2. Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information from job applicants:

• Identifiers: such as your name, address, email, phone number, and government‑issued identifiers you choose to provide.
• Professional or employment‑related information: including your résumé, work history, qualifications,  references, and certifications.
• Education information: such as degrees, transcripts, and academic history.
• Sensitive personal      information: such as demographic data you voluntarily provide (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender) for equal opportunity monitoring, or background‑check information when applicable.
• Internet or device activity: if you use our online application systems, we may collect logs, IP addresses, or usage data.
• Inferences: such as assessments or evaluations derived from interviews or screening tools.

3. Sources of Personal Information

We may collect personal information from:

• You directly through your application materials or communications.
• Recruiters or job boards where you submit your information.
• Background check providers when applicable and authorized.
• Professional references you identify.
• Publicly available sources such as LinkedIn or professional websites.

4. How We Use Applicant Personal Information

We use applicant information for purposes such as:

• Evaluating your candidacy for employment.
• Communicating with you about your application.
• Conducting interviews and assessments.
• Verifying qualifications, including background checks when authorized.
• Complying with legal obligations, including equal opportunity reporting.
• Improving our recruitment processes and systems.
• We do not use or disclose sensitive personal information for purposes other than those permitted under California law.

5. How We Share Applicant Information

We may share your information with:

• Service providers such as background‑check vendors or recruiting platforms.
• Affiliates or subsidiaries involved in the hiring process.
• Government agencies when required by law.
• Professional references you authorize us to contact.
• We do not sell or share applicant personal information for cross‑context behavioral advertising.

6. Your Rights Under California Law

As a California resident, you may have the right to:

• Know what categories of personal information we collect and how we use it.
• Access specific pieces of personal information we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate personal information.
• Delete personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
• Limit the use of sensitive information where applicable.
• Non‑discrimination for exercising your privacy rights. 
• To exercise these rights, you may contact us using the information provided below. We will verify your identity before responding.

7. Data Retention

We retain applicant information only as long as necessary for hiring decisions, compliance obligations, and legitimate business purposes.

8. Security

We maintain reasonable safeguards to protect applicant information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions about this notice, you may contact:

Nicole Lewis

Director of Human Resources

nicole@supportivestepsservices.com