SMS/Text Messaging Privacy Policy and Consent Notice

Text Messaging Communications for Applicants

St. Luke’s Cataract & Laser Institute, PA (St. Luke’s)  may use text messages (SMS and MMS) to communicate with job applicants regarding employment opportunities, recruiting activities, application status updates, interview scheduling, hiring events, onboarding activities, and other employment-related matters.

By providing your mobile phone number and opting in to receive text messages, you consent to receive text communications from St. Luke’s and its authorized recruiting partners regarding your application and employment opportunities.

Information We Collect

· When you opt in to receive text messages, we may collect and maintain:

· Your name 

· Mobile phone number 

· Job application information 

· Message content and communication history 

· Date, time, and delivery status of messages 

· Consent records and opt-in preferences 

How We Use Your Information

We use text messaging information to:

· Communicate regarding job openings and employment opportunities 

· Schedule interviews and recruiting events 

· Provide updates on application status 

· Send onboarding-related information 

· Respond to applicant inquiries 

· Maintain records of communications and consent 

Message Frequency

Message frequency may vary depending on your application status, recruiting activities, and communication needs.

Message and Data Rates

Standard message and data rates may apply according to your mobile carrier plan. St. Luke’s is not responsible for any charges imposed by your wireless provider.

Opting Out

You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying:

STOP

After opting out, you will receive a confirmation message and will no longer receive recruiting-related text messages unless you provide new consent.

Help and Support

For assistance, reply:

HELP

or contact us at:

Email: humanresources@stlukeseye.com 

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information or mobile phone number. We may share your information with:

· Authorized recruiting personnel 

· Service providers that support our recruiting and hiring processes, including our Applicant Tracking System provider 

· Government agencies or legal authorities when required by law 

· Third parties involved in employment-related processes as permitted by law 

Data Security

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect applicant information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Data Retention

We retain applicant information, including text message communications, in accordance with our record retention policies and applicable legal requirements.

Mobile Information Protection

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent records will not be shared with any third parties except service providers that support the delivery of text messaging services and are contractually obligated to protect such information.

Consent

By checking the consent box, selecting "I Agree," or otherwise opting in, you acknowledge that:

· You are the authorized user of the mobile number provided. 

· You consent to receive employment-related text messages from [Company Name]. 

· Your consent is not a condition of employment or consideration for employment. 

· You understand that message and data rates may apply. 

· You may withdraw your consent at any time by replying STOP.