Privacy Policy for Job Applicants
Effective Date: 04/23/2025


 

Volkswagen of Oakland ("we," "our," or "the Company") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share personal information you provide when applying for employment with us through our careers page or any other application method.


 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information from you during the recruitment process:

  • Full name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
     
  • Resume, cover letter, employment history, and educational background
     
  • References, certifications, and qualifications
     
  • Work eligibility and background check information
     
  • Voluntary demographic information (e.g., gender, race/ethnicity) where permitted by law
     

2. How We Use Your Information

We collect and use applicant information for purposes including:

  • Reviewing and evaluating your qualifications for employment
     
  • Communicating with you during the hiring process
     
  • Verifying employment eligibility and conducting background checks (as required)
     
  • Complying with applicable laws and legal obligations, including equal employment opportunity laws
     

3. How We Share Your Information

Your information may be shared with:

  • Internal employees involved in hiring decisions (e.g., hiring managers, HR)
     
  • Third-party service providers assisting in recruiting, background checks, or applicant tracking systems
     
  • Government agencies or other parties if required by law, legal process, or to protect legal rights
     

We do not sell or share applicant information for cross-context behavioral advertising.


 

4. Retention of Your Information

We retain applicant data for as long as necessary for hiring purposes and to comply with legal obligations. If hired, your information will become part of your employee record. If not hired, we may retain your data for consideration for future openings unless you request deletion.


 

5. Your Rights Under California Law

If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), including the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you
     
  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to certain exceptions)
     
  • Correct inaccurate personal information
     

To make a privacy request, please contact us at:


Email: anna@oaklandvw.com
Phone: (510) 834-7711
Address: 2740 Broadway Oakland, CA 94612


 

We do not discriminate against applicants for exercising their privacy rights.


 

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.