Bharat Forge Aluminum USA, Inc. and Bharat Forge PMT Technologie LLC (“Bharat Forge,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide as part of our recruitment and hiring processes.
1. Information We Collect
When you apply for a position with Bharat Forge, we may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information – such as name, phone number, email, and physical address
- Employment and Education History – including resume/CV details, previous job titles, skills, and qualifications
- Identifiers – such as Social Security number (if required for background checks), driver’s license number, or other government-issued ID
- Professional References – names and contact details
- Assessment Results – from skills tests, interviews, or background screening (where applicable)
- Voluntary Demographic Information – such as gender, race, or veteran status, when voluntarily disclosed for equal opportunity reporting
- Other Information – any other personal information you voluntarily provide during the application or interview process
2. How We Use Your Information
We collect and use your personal information to:
- Evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for employment
- Communicate with you throughout the recruitment process
- Conduct background and reference checks, as permitted by law
- Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
- Maintain records related to hiring decisions
- Improve our recruitment processes
3. Sharing of Personal Information
We may share your information with:
- Internal Personnel – such as HR staff, hiring managers, and interviewers involved in the recruitment process
- Third-Party Service Providers – who help with recruitment functions like background checks or applicant tracking systems
- Affiliates and Parent Companies – including Bharat Forge Ltd. (India) and other affiliated entities involved in global HR operations
- Government Authorities – when required to comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for legitimate business or legal purposes. If you are not hired, we may retain your application for future job opportunities unless you request otherwise.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Access or correct your personal data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw your application or consent
- Object to or restrict processing in certain case.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information below.
6. Security Measures
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our careers website with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review it regularly.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our recruitment practices, please contact:
Human Resources – Bharat Forge Aluminum USA, Inc.
984-977-6777
777 Kalyani Way Sanford, NC 27330