Notice of Privacy Practices for Job Applicants 

 

At Agape Network Inc., we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide during the employment application and hiring process.

Information We Collect

As part of the recruitment and hiring process, we may collect personal information, including but not limited to:

• Name, address, telephone number, and email address
• Employment history and educational background
• Professional licenses and certifications
• References and background check information (when authorized)
• Information necessary to verify eligibility to work
• Drug screening and pre-employment health information, when applicable and permitted by law

How We Use Your Information

Your information will be used to:

• Evaluate your qualifications for employment
• Verify information provided in your application
• Conduct reference, background, and credential checks as authorized
• Communicate with you regarding employment opportunities
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Maintain employment records if you are hired

How We Protect Your Information

We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Access is limited to individuals who require the information to perform their job responsibilities.

Disclosure of Information

We may disclose your information:

• To service providers assisting with recruitment, background screening, or pre-employment testing
• As required by law, court order, or government regulation
• To government agencies for employment eligibility verification or other legally required purposes
• With your written authorization when required

We do not sell applicants' personal information.

Health Information

If pre-employment medical examinations, drug testing, or occupational health evaluations are required, the information collected will be maintained separately from your general application materials and will be treated confidentially in accordance with applicable laws. Employment records maintained by an employer are generally not considered Protected Health Information (PHI) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), although any health information maintained by our organization in its capacity as a healthcare provider will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Retention of Information

Applicant information will be retained for the period required by applicable law and organizational record retention policies. If you are hired, certain information will become part of your personnel file.

Your Rights

You may:

• Request to update or correct information you have submitted.
• Ask questions regarding how your information is used.
• Withdraw your application at any time, subject to applicable legal requirements.