Privacy Policy for Text Communications with Job Candidates

Effective Date: July 22, 2025

Organization: Youth & Opportunity United ("Y.O.U.")
Contact: talent@youthopportunity.org


 

1. Purpose of This Policy

At Youth & Opportunity United ("Y.O.U."), we are committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who engage with us during our recruitment process. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect personal information when communicating with job candidates via text messaging (SMS/MMS).


 

2. Information We Collect

When you provide your phone number as part of your job application, we may collect and process the following types of information:

  • Your name and contact details, including phone number and email address.
  • Information about your job application, such as the role applied for and relevant dates.
  • Communications sent to or received from you via text messages.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use text messaging as a communication tool to enhance our recruitment process. Specifically, we may use your phone number to:

  • Confirm receipt of your application.
  • Share updates on your application status.
  • Schedule interviews or other recruitment-related appointments.
  • Provide information about next steps in the hiring process.
  • Request clarification or additional information relevant to your candidacy.

We will not use text messaging for marketing purposes unrelated to your job application.


4. Legal Basis for Processing

Our legal basis for processing your personal information via text messaging includes:

  • Legitimate Interests:      To efficiently manage our recruitment processes and communicate with candidates in a timely manner.
  • Consent:      In some jurisdictions, we may seek your explicit consent to communicate with you via text. You may withdraw this consent at any time.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding text communications:

  • Opt-Out:      You may opt out of receiving text messages from us at any time by replying "STOP" to any message.
  • Access & Correction: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if necessary.
  • Deletion:      You may request the deletion of your information, subject to any legal retention obligations.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information, including text communications, only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable laws.


7. Data Sharing and Security

  • We do not sell your personal information.
  • We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in managing communications or recruitment activities. These providers are contractually obligated to safeguard your data.
  • We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" and may notify you via text or other means if significant changes are made.


9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our use of your information, please contact us at:
Youth & Opportunity United (Y.O.U.)
Email: talent@youthopportunity.org
Phone: 847-866-1200