The Action Center is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information provided by candidates during the recruitment and hiring process. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share applicant data.


 

What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information during the recruiting process:

  • Contact details (name, email address, phone number, address)
     
  • Resume/CV and employment history
     
  • Educational background
     
  • References
     
  • Work eligibility information (e.g., immigration status)
     
  • Interview notes and assessment results
     
  • Voluntary demographic information (if applicable)
     
  • Any other information you choose to provide
     

How We Use Candidate Information

We use candidate data only for lawful and legitimate business purposes, including:

  • Evaluating qualifications for employment
     
  • Conducting interviews, background checks, or assessments
     
  • Communicating about recruitment status
     
  • Complying with legal or regulatory requirements
     
  • Improving our hiring processes
     

Information Sharing

We may share your personal data with:

  • Internal employees involved in the hiring process
     
  • Background check providers (with consent)
     
  • Government agencies if required by law
     
  • Third-party service providers assisting in recruitment (e.g., applicant tracking systems)
     

We do not sell your personal information.


 

Data Retention

We retain applicant data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. If you are not hired, we may retain your information to consider you for future opportunities, unless you request otherwise.


Security

We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.


Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • Access to your data
     
  • Correction or deletion
     
  • Withdrawal of consent
     
  • Restriction of processing
     

To exercise your rights, please contact us at hr@theactioncenter.org


8. Policy Updates

We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website or communicated as appropriate.


Questions?
If you have questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact:
hr@theactioncenter.org