Recruitment Privacy Policy for California Residents

Effective Date: September 29, 2025
Last Updated: September 29, 2025

1. Introduction

This Recruitment Privacy Policy explains how TrafFix Devices, Inc. ("Company," "we," or "us") collects, uses, discloses, and retains personal information from job applicants who reside in the State of California, in accordance with the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CPRA). This policy applies solely to personal information provided in the context of recruiting and hiring activities.

2. Scope

This policy applies to individuals who apply for employment with TrafFix Devices, Inc. and whose personal information is collected and processed as part of the recruitment process.

3. Categories of Personal Information We Collect

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

  • Identifiers: Full name, email address, mailing address, phone number, Social Security number, driver's license or state identification number.
  • Professional or Employment Information: Employment history, resume/CV, cover letter, references, skills, qualifications, certifications, and background check information.
  • Education Information: Academic transcripts, schools attended, degrees obtained.
  • Internet or Network Activity: If you apply through our online portals, we may collect IP address, device ID, browser type, and browsing behavior.
  • Characteristics of Protected Classifications (to the extent voluntarily provided and required for compliance): Race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, and disability status.
  • Audio, Visual, and Similar Information: If interviews are recorded, with notice and consent.
  • Sensitive Personal Information: Government identifiers, health information (if applicable), biometric data (if used for identification).

4. Sources of Personal Information

We collect personal information from:

  • You directly, when you apply for a job or communicate with us.
  • Third parties, such as prior employers, references, background check providers, and recruiting agencies.
  • Publicly available sources, such as LinkedIn and other professional networks.

5. Purposes for Collection and Use

We collect and use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Evaluating your candidacy and qualifications.
  • Scheduling interviews and conducting assessments.
  • Verifying references and background checks.
  • Compliance with legal obligations (e.g., equal opportunity reporting).
  • Maintaining security and preventing fraud.
  • Communicating with you during the recruitment process.

6. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

  • Service providers who assist in recruitment, background checks, and IT services.
  • Government authorities, when required by law.
  • Affiliates or subsidiaries of the Company, when applicable.
  • Third parties in the event of a business transaction, such as a merger or acquisition.

We do not sell or share your personal information as defined under the CPRA.

7. Retention of Personal Information

We retain applicant data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. If you are hired, your information will become part of your employee record. If not hired, your data may be retained for a reasonable time for future opportunities and legal compliance.

8. Your Rights Under the CPRA

As a California resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose.
  • Right to Access a copy of the personal information we have collected about you.
  • Right to Correct inaccurate personal information.
  • Right to Delete personal information, subject to legal exemptions.
  • Right to Limit the Use of Sensitive Personal Information, if applicable.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your CPRA rights, you may contact us at:

TrafFix Devices, Inc.
Attn: Privacy Team

160 Avenida La Pata

San Clemente, CA 92673
Email: hr@traffixdevices.com
Phone: (949) 361-5663