Katecho, LLC.                          
 

Privacy Policy – Employment Applications and Recruiting

Effective Date: November 4, 2026

1. Information We Collect

Katecho, LLC. collects personal information from individuals who apply for employment or express interest in employment opportunities. Information collected may include:

  • Name, telephone number, email address, and other contact information.
  • Employment history, education, qualifications, and resume information.
  • Employment applications, job preferences, and interview responses.
  • Recruiting-related text messages, communication preferences, and SMS consent records.
  • Other information reasonably necessary to evaluate qualifications and facilitate the hiring process.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for employment and recruiting-related purposes, including:

  • Processing and reviewing employment applications.
  • Evaluating qualifications and suitability for available positions.
  • Communicating about applications, interviews, job opportunities, and hiring decisions.
  • Sending application updates, interview reminders, and recruiting-related text messages when you have opted in.
  • Coordinating interviews, assessments, and pre-employment requirements.
  • Maintaining recruiting records and complying with applicable legal obligations.

3. Text Messaging and Recruiting Communications

Candidates may voluntarily opt in to receive SMS/text messages from Katecho, LLC regarding their employment applications and recruiting activities.

By affirmatively opting in, you agree to receive recruiting-related text messages sent through automated messaging systems or directly by authorized members of our recruiting team. Messages may include application updates, interview scheduling, reminders, requests for additional information, and relevant employment opportunities.

  • Consent to receive text messages is voluntary and is not a condition of submitting an employment application or being considered for employment.
  • Message frequency varies, and message and data rates may apply.
  • You may opt out at any time by replying STOP.
  • Reply HELP for assistance.

Opting out of text messages will not affect your employment application or eligibility for employment consideration. We may also communicate with you through other appropriate channels, such as email or telephone.

4. How We Share and Protect Your Information

Katecho, LLC respects the privacy of applicants and candidates.

  • We do not sell, rent, or publicly distribute your personal contact information.
  • We do not use your telephone number or personal information for unrelated marketing, advertising, or promotional purposes.
  • We do not share SMS opt-in information or consent records with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.
  • We may share necessary information with authorized recruiters, hiring managers, applicant tracking systems, background screening providers, and technology vendors that support our recruiting and hiring operations.
  • We may disclose information when required by law or necessary to comply with legal obligations.

Any service providers processing information on our behalf are authorized to use it only as necessary to provide the services requested by our organization.

5. Information Security and Retention

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

Personal information is retained only as long as reasonably necessary to support recruiting and hiring activities, maintain required records, and comply with applicable legal obligations.

6. Your Privacy Choices and Rights

You may opt out of recruiting-related text messages at any time by replying STOP. You may also contact our recruiting department with questions or requests regarding your personal information.

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information maintained by Katecho, LLC. 

Consent is voluntary and is not a condition of submitting an employment application or being considered for employment. Katecho, LLC does not sell your contact information or share SMS consent information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

7. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our recruiting communication practices, please contact:

Katecho, LLC – Human Resources Department

  • Email: hrdept@katecho.com 
  • Telephone: (515) 244-1212 
  • Website: www.katecho.com