Applicant Privacy Notice: 

Effective Date: June 30, 2025

Kinetic Credit Union values the privacy of our job applicants. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our job posting website Careers | Kinetic Credit Union. By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Notice. 

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

A. Information You Provide to Us:

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number and physical address)

• Resume/CV and cover letter content. 

• Applicant Information: Job history, qualifications, and other information provided during application process. 

• Account credentials (username, password)

• Job postings and application details

B. Information We Collect Automatically:

• IP address

• Browser type and settings

• Device type and operating system

• Pages visited and interaction data (via cookies and similar technologies)

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• To manage the hiring process, including screening applications, contacting applicants and making hiring decisions. 

• Communicate with you (e.g., emails, job alerts, application updates, schedule interviews)

• Prevent fraud and ensure security

• To analyze user behavior and improve the site’s functionality and user experience. 

• Contact references or other individuals who may provide information to us about your employment history. 

• Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing of Information

Kinetic does not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Internal Staff: Hiring managers, HR personnel, and other relevant employees involved in the recruitment process.

• Third Pary Service Providers: Companies that provide services such as resume parsing, background check, or applicant tracking systems, etc.

• Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights and users’ safety.

NOTE: This Privacy Notice does not cover background screening conducted by third-party background check vendors subject to the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. Kinetic provides a separate disclosure for such screening. 

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

5. Data Retention

• We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide services, fulfill legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access:  Applicants have the right to request access to their personal information that is being collected by the site.
• Correction:  Applicants have the right to request that their personal information be corrected if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Deletion:   Applicants have the right to request that their personal information be deleted if it is no longer needed or if they withdraw their application.
• Data Portability: Applicants may have the right to request that their personal information be transferred to another service provider. 
• Contact us at HumanResources@kineticCU.com to exercise your rights.

7. Security

• We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission      over the internet is 100% secure.

8. Children’s Privacy

• Our services are not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal      data from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

• We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an      updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Kinetic Credit Union 

1251 13th Street Columbus, GA 31901

Humanresources@kineticcu.com 

706-320-1408