Preferred Industrial Contractors

Applicant Privacy & Text Messaging Policy

Effective Date: October 15, 2026

1. Privacy Commitment

Preferred Industrial Contractors ("PIC," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of job applicants. This policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share applicant information, including information used for recruiting communications through text messaging (SMS).

2. Information We Collect

During the recruitment and hiring process, PIC may collect personal information, including:

• Name, address, email address, and phone number
• Employment history, qualifications, and certifications
• Resumes, applications, and references
• Background screening and pre-employment information
• Text message content and communication history

3. How We Use Your Information

Applicant information is collected and used for legitimate recruitment and employment-related purposes, including:

• Evaluating applications and qualifications
• Communicating available employment opportunities
• Scheduling interviews, testing, and pre-employment activities
• Providing application updates and onboarding instructions
• Maintaining recruiting records and complying with applicable laws

4. Candidate Text Messaging (SMS) 

Preferred Industrial Contractors (PIC) utilizes Paylocity Recruiting, Google Voice, and other authorized communication platforms to contact applicants regarding employment opportunities and recruitment-related activities.

Communications may include application updates, interview scheduling, employment opportunities, pre-employment testing, and onboarding instructions.

Candidates who voluntarily consent to receive text messages may be contacted through these platforms.

• Message frequency varies. 
• Message and data rates may apply. 
• Candidates may opt out of text communications at any time by replying STOP or contacting the PIC Human Resources Department. 
• Consent to receive text messages is voluntary and is not a condition of employment. 
• Candidates who opt out of text communications may still receive employment-related communications through phone or email, as appropriate. 

PIC does not sell, rent, or share candidate mobile phone numbers, SMS consent information, or messaging records with third parties or affiliates for their independent marketing or promotional purposes.

5. Information Sharing and Protection

PIC may share applicant information with authorized service providers, including Paylocity, to facilitate recruitment, hiring, and employment-related activities.

PIC does not sell, rent, or share applicant mobile phone numbers, SMS opt-in information, or consent records with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

Information may be shared with authorized service providers supporting our recruiting and text messaging services or when required by law.

PIC maintains reasonable safeguards designed to protect applicant information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

6. Data Retention

Applicant information and recruiting communications are retained as necessary for legitimate business purposes and in accordance with applicable recordkeeping requirements.

7. Privacy Questions and Requests

Applicants may contact the PIC Human Resources Department with questions about this policy or requests regarding their personal information.

8. Third-Party Privacy Practices

PIC uses Paylocity Recruiting to manage employment applications and candidate communications.

Additional information regarding Paylocity's privacy practices is available at:

https://www.paylocity.com/company/protecting-our-clients/privacy-center/

9. Policy Updates

PIC reserves the right to update this policy as necessary to reflect changes in business practices, technology, or applicable legal requirements.