Information We Collect

When you apply for a position, we may collect the following information:


Personal Information

  • Name
  • Mailing address
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Employment eligibility information
  • Emergency contact information (if hired)

Professional Information

  • Resume
  • Employment history
  • Education history
  • Professional certifications
  • Skills and qualifications
  • Reference information

Recruitment Information

  • Interview notes
  • Assessment results
  • Position preferences
  • Application history
  • Recruiting source information

Background Screening Information

When authorized and permitted by law, we may obtain:

  • Criminal history information
  • Employment verification
  • Education verification
  • Professional license verification
  • Other job-related screening information

Any background screening will be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.


How We Use Your Information

Applicant information may be used to:

  • Evaluate qualifications for employment
  • Review applications and resumes
  • Schedule interviews
  • Verify information provided during recruitment
  • Communicate regarding job opportunities
  • Conduct pre-employment screenings
  • Prepare onboarding documentation
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  • Maintain recruitment records

Information will only be used for legitimate employment-related business purposes.


Use of Paylocity

The Company utilizes Paylocity to collect, report, and retain data used in recruiting, applicant tracking, onboarding, and related employment administration functions.

Information submitted through our careers site may be stored and processed within Paylocity's secure systems for the following purposes:

  • Candidate profile management
  • Application tracking
  • Communication with applicants
  • Onboarding processing
  • HR record management

Applicants should review Paylocity's privacy information for additional information regarding platform security and data handling practices.


Information Sharing

Applicant information may be shared with:


Authorized Company Personnel

  • Human Resources
  • Hiring Managers
  • Executive Leadership (when appropriate)

Service Providers

  • Paylocity
  • Background screening vendors
  • Assessment providers
  • Technology providers supporting recruiting processes

Legal and Regulatory Requirements

Information may be disclosed when required by:

  • Federal law
  • State law
  • Court order
  • Government investigation
  • Regulatory agencies

The Company does not sell applicant personal information.


Data Security

The Company and its service providers maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect applicant information from:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Improper disclosure
  • Misuse
  • Alteration
  • Loss

While no system can guarantee absolute security, reasonable measures are taken to safeguard information submitted during the recruitment process.


Data Retention

Applicant information will be maintained for a period consistent with:

  • Business needs
  • Record retention requirements
  • Federal and state employment laws
  • Litigation hold requirements, when applicable

If hired, certain information may become part of the employee's personnel record.


Fair Credit Reporting Act Notice

For positions requiring background screening through a third-party consumer reporting agency, the Company complies with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).


Applicants will receive all disclosures, authorizations, pre-adverse action notices, adverse action notices, and rights summaries required by law before employment decisions are made based upon consumer reports.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Gateway Hotel & Conference Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and lawful job-related considerations.


Iowa Applicant Notice

Gateway Hotel & Conference Center complies with:

  • The Iowa Civil Rights Act
  • Applicable Iowa employment laws
  • Federal Equal Employment Opportunity laws
  • Applicable Fair Credit Reporting Act requirements

Employment decisions are based upon qualifications, experience, business necessity, workplace safety considerations, and other lawful job-related criteria. 


Applicant Rights

Subject to applicable law, applicants may request:

  • Access to personal information
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Updates to submitted information
  • Information regarding recruitment records maintained by the Company

Questions regarding this notice may be directed to Human Resources.

Contact Information

Human Resources Department
Nancy Umsted

2100 Green Hills Drive

Ames, IA 50014

PHONE: 515-268-2203

Nancy.umsted@gatewayames.com