Applicant SMS/Text Messaging Privacy Policy

1. Overview

Els for Autism Foundation respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when communicating with job applicants via text messaging (SMS/MMS) through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

  

2. Information We Collect

When you apply for a position or opt in to text communications, we may collect:

  • Your      name
  • Phone      number
  • Email      address
  • Job      application details (resume, experience, etc.)
  • Communication      history (including SMS messages)

  

3. How We Use Text Messaging

We use SMS messaging to:

  • Communicate      about job opportunities
  • Schedule      interviews
  • Provide      application updates
  • Send      reminders or follow-ups
  • Answer      applicant questions

Text messaging is used solely for recruitment-related purposes.

  

4. Consent to Receive Messages

By providing your phone number and opting in, you consent to receive text messages from [Company Name] regarding your application or employment opportunities.

  • Message      frequency may vary
  • Standard      message and data rates may apply
  • Consent      is not a condition of employment

  

5. Opt-Out Instructions

You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by:

  • Replying STOP to      any message
  • Contacting      us at HR@elsforautism.org
  • Once      you opt out, you will no longer receive SMS communications unless you      re-consent.

  

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may use third-party service providers (such as our ATS or SMS platform) to send and manage communications.

We do not sell your personal information.
We may share data only with:

  • Service      providers supporting recruitment
  • Legal      or regulatory authorities if required by law

  

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information, including SMS communication data.

  

8. Data Retention

We retain applicant information, including SMS communications, for as long as necessary to:

  • Complete      the hiring process
  • Comply      with legal obligations
  • Improve      recruitment practices

  

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access      your personal data
  • Request      correction or deletion
  • Restrict      or object to processing

To exercise your rights, contact us at [privacy contact email].

  

10. Compliance with Laws

We comply with applicable laws, including:

  • Telephone      Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)
  • CAN-SPAM      (where applicable)
  • State      privacy laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA if applicable)
  • GDPR      (if recruiting EU candidates)

  

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted with an updated effective date.

  

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this policy or our messaging practices, contact:

Els for Autism HR

561-625-8264

HR@elsforautism.org