Candidate Privacy Policy


1. Introduction

Gulf Coast Panama Jack, Inc. (“GCPJ”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of individuals who apply for employment or otherwise express interest in career opportunities with us (“Candidates”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal information obtained during the recruitment and hiring process.


2. Scope

This Policy applies to personal information collected from Candidates through:

  • Job applications (online or offline)
  • Résumés, CVs, and cover letters
  • Interviews and assessments
  • Background checks (where permitted by law)
  • Recruitment platforms, referrals, or staffing agencies
  • Communications with our recruiting team

3. Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:


Identification and Contact Information

  • Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
  • Nationality, work authorization status (where legally required)

Professional and Employment Information

  • Employment history
  • Education and qualifications
  • Skills, certifications, and licenses
  • References and reference feedback

Recruitment Process Information

  • Interview notes and evaluation feedback
  • Assessment or test results
  • Salary expectations and availability

Background and Verification Information (where permitted by law)

  • Criminal background checks
  • Credit checks (if relevant to the role)
  • Right-to-work verification

Technical Information

  • IP address or device information when using our recruitment platforms

4. How We Use Candidate Information

We use Candidate personal information to:

  • Evaluate qualifications and suitability for employment
  • Communicate with Candidates about applications and opportunities
  • Conduct interviews and assessments
  • Perform background and reference checks (where permitted)
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  • Improve our recruitment processes
  • Maintain records related to hiring decisions

5. Legal Basis for Processing (If Applicable)

Depending on your jurisdiction, we process personal information based on:

  • Your consent
  • Our legitimate business interests in recruiting talent
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Steps taken prior to entering into an employment contract

6. Sharing of Personal Information

We may share Candidate personal information with:

  • Internal teams involved in recruitment and hiring
  • Third-party service providers (e.g., recruitment platforms, background check providers)
  • Professional advisors (legal, audit, or compliance)
  • Government authorities, when required by law

We do not sell Candidate personal information.


7. Data Retention

We retain Candidate personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including legal or reporting requirements.  If you are not hired, we may retain your information to consider you for future opportunities, unless you request deletion earlier, where permitted by law.


8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect Candidate personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.


9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on      consent)
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

Requests can be made using the contact details below.


10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted with an updated effective date.


11. Contact Information

If you have questions or requests regarding this Candidate Privacy Policy, please contact:

Gulf Coast Panama Jack, Inc.

Email: support@gulfcoastpanamajack.com

Address: 1411 Moylan Rd., Panama City Beach, FL 32407