This policy explains how Tarrant Area Food Bank (“TAFB”) collects, uses, and protects personal information when communicating with job applicants via text message (SMS/MMS).

1. Consent to Receive Text Messages

• By providing your mobile phone number in a job application or other recruitment form, you consent to receive text messages from the Company related to your application and hiring process.

• Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of employment.

2. Types of Messages You May Receive

• Application status updates (e.g., confirmation of receipt, interview scheduling, next steps).

• Reminders (e.g., interview times, required documents).

• Recruitment-related communication only.

We will not use your phone number for marketing or unrelated purposes.

3. Frequency of Messages

• The Company will send messages only as reasonably necessary to support the hiring process.

• Typical frequency is limited to a few messages per week during active stages of recruitment.

4. Opt-Out Instructions

• You may opt out of text communications at any time by replying “STOP” to any message.

• Once you opt out, you will no longer receive text updates and will instead be contacted by email or phone.

5. Data Privacy and Security

• TAFB will store your phone number and any related message history in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws.

• Access to applicant phone numbers is restricted to HR personnel and hiring managers with a legitimate business need.

• TAFB will not sell, lease, or disclose your mobile number to unauthorized third parties.

6. Applicant Responsibilities

• You are responsible for providing an accurate, up-to-date mobile number.

• Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier.

7. Retention of Information

• Applicant phone numbers and related communication will be retained only as long as reasonably necessary to complete the hiring process and comply with applicable recordkeeping laws.

8. Changes to This Policy

• TAFB reserves the right to update this policy at any time. Applicants will be notified of material changes.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this policy or how your information is used, please contact:

817.857.7055 or hr@tafb.org