Privacy Policy – Recruitment and Employment Information
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Apple Sport Autogroup ("Company", "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 disclose information obtained from applicants and candidates (“you”, “your”) during the recruitment and employment process.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
- Identification and Contact Information: Full name, address, email, phone number.
- Employment and Education History: Resume/CV, cover letters, employment records, education credentials, certifications.
- Background Information: References, criminal record (if required by law or job role), eligibility to work.
- Assessment Data: Interview notes, test results, portfolio work, evaluation forms.
- Demographic Information: Only where legally permissible and voluntarily provided (e.g., for diversity reporting).
- Digital Interaction Data: IP address, device data, communications via our career portal or email.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Manage and assess your application for employment.
- Verify information and conduct background checks (where applicable).
- Communicate with you regarding your application.
- Comply with legal, regulatory, and corporate governance obligations.
- Improve our recruitment processes and tools.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Depending on your location, we may process your data under:
- Contractual necessity: To take steps at your request before entering into an employment contract.
- Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws (e.g., right-to-work verification).
- Legitimate interests: For purposes such as fraud prevention, business operations, or improving our hiring process.
- Consent: Where required (e.g., for storing your data for future job opportunities).
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
- Internal personnel (HR, hiring managers, relevant departments).
- Third-party service providers (e.g., recruitment platforms, background check agencies) under contractual obligations to protect your data.
- Government agencies or regulators, when legally required.
We do not sell your personal data.
5. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or longer if required by law. If you become an employee, your application data may become part of your employment record. If you are not selected, we may retain your data for a limited period for future opportunities, unless you request otherwise.
6. Your Rights
Subject to applicable laws, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
- Object to or restrict processing of your data.
- Withdraw your consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).
- File a complaint with a data protection authority.
To exercise your rights, contact us at mbagley@applesport.com.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. International Transfers
If your data is transferred outside your country, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., standard contractual clauses, adequacy decisions).
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes as required by law and post the updated policy on our careers or company website.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Apple Sport Autogroup
Sameer Sinno
11129 FM 620 N., Austin, TX, 78726-1175