Jonestown Bank & Trust Co. Applicant Privacy Policy

This Applicant Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how Jonestown Bank & Trust Co. (“JBT”) collects, uses, and shares the personal information of job applicants during the recruitment process. This Policy applies to the information JBT collects through its websites as well as information submitted from applicants (internal and external) who express an interest in and apply for a position. The term “personal information” describes information associated with you and used to identify you. Personal information does not include information that does not identify a specific person or that is publicly available.


This Policy supplements the Jonestown Bank & Trust Privacy Policy Statement. Click here to view the JBT Privacy Policy Statement. 


Categories of Personal Information Collected

As permitted by applicable law, JBT may collect the following categories of personal information for the purposes described below:

  • Personal identifiers, such as name, postal address, telephone number, online identifier (i.e., social media handles), email address, Social Security  number, driver’s license number, passport number, date of birth, signature, and state identification card number.
  • JBT may collect fingerprints for the purposes of performing a background check as permitted by applicable law.
  • Professional or employment-related information, such as job application or resume, employment history, employment contract, references, information about skills and abilities, accomplishments and awards, training and development information, type of employment sought or other job preferences, including how you heard about the position.
  • Non-public education information, such as education history, education records (such as grades, transcripts, and class lists) and other information included in your resume or cover letter.
  • JBT also may collect personal information included in job interview notes, responses to screening questions, assessment results and any other information you provide in connection with the recruitment process.

Sources of Personal Information

JBT collects personal information you voluntarily provide when you apply for a position or when you otherwise contact us. JBT may also collect information about you from other sources, such as:

  • Recruiters.
  • Prior employers and professional references.
  • Educational institutions.
  • Pre-employment screening and background check services.
  • Credentialing and licensing organizations.
  • Publicly available sources, such as public social media profiles on LinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook.
  • Other sources as directed by you.

Business Purposes for Collecting Personal Information

JBT uses the categories of personal information above for the following business purposes:

  • To assess your skills, qualifications, and interests against our career      opportunities.
  • To conduct background checks if you are offered a job.
  • To communicate with you and inform you of employment opportunities.
  • To create and submit reports as required by law or regulation.
  • To generally administer your employment.
  • To comply with applicable law.

Disclosure of Personal Information

JBT may disclose your personal information for the business purposes described in this Policy with the following parties:

  • Service Providers: JBT may disclose your personal information with service providers, such as recruiters, pre-employment screening services, background check providers and others.
  • Governmental Authorities: As required by law or legal process, JBT may disclose your personal information with federal or state regulatory agencies, law enforcement, courts, and other governmental authorities.
  • Professional Advisors: JBT may disclose your personal information with our professional advisors, such as auditors and law firms.
  • Parties Involved with Business Transfers: JBT may disclose your personal information to third parties in the event we sell or transfer all or a portion of our business or assets (including in the event of a merger, acquisition, joint venture, reorganization, divestiture, dissolution, or liquidation).

How JBT Retains Your Data

The length of time that JBT retains your personal information will depend on a number of criteria, including (i) the length of time required to retain personal information in order to comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, (ii) the length of time needed to retain personal information in order to accomplish the business purpose(s) for which such personal information is collected, used or disclosed (as indicated in this Policy), and (iii) whether you choose to exercise your right, subject to certain exceptions, to request deletion of your personal information. JBT may also retain your personal information to consider you for other jobs for which you may be qualified.


If you accept employment with JBT, the information collected will become part of your employment record and will be used for employment purposes or otherwise as required or as permitted by law.


Protection of Your Personal Information

JBT takes its responsibility to protect your information very seriously. JBT uses security measures that comply with federal law, including computer safeguards and secured files and buildings, to secure your information from unauthorized use, access, alteration, or disclosure. However, the confidentiality of information transmitted over the internet cannot be guaranteed. Please only submit personal information to JBT through secure channels such as online applications, over the phone, or as otherwise directed by a JBT representative. Do not provide sensitive personal information, such as your social security number or account number, in public forums, such as social media websites.


Changes to This Policy

JBT will periodically make changes to this Policy. It is your responsibility to review this Policy frequently and remain informed about any changes to it, so we encourage you to visit this page often. Your continued use of JBT’s systems constitutes your acceptance of any amendments to and the most recent versions of this Policy.


Questions?

Call 717-274-5180 ext. 2900