
Candidate Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01/01/2026
This Candidate Privacy Policy explains how American Alloy (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you apply for a position or interact with our recruitment team.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information directly from you and, where permitted by law, from third parties. This includes:
- Identifiers: Full name, home address, email address, and phone number.
- Professional Background: Your resume/CV, cover letter, work history, and qualifications.
- Educational History: Degrees, certifications, and academic transcripts.
- Interview Data: Notes from interviews, assessment results, and recordings if using video interview tools.
- Third-Party Data: Information from references, background check providers, or professional sites like LinkedIn.
- Sensitive Information: Only where required by law or with your consent, we may collect data on diversity (e.g., race, gender) or health for reasonable adjustments.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your data for the following legitimate business interests:
- Suitability Assessment: To evaluate your skills and qualifications for the role.
- Communication: To schedule interviews and provide updates on your application status.
- Verification: To perform background, identity, and reference checks as allowed by law.
- Future Opportunities: To maintain a "talent pool" and notify you of other relevant openings.
- Compliance: To meet legal, regulatory, or reporting requirements.
3. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell candidate data. We may share it with:
- Service Providers: Third parties who provide our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), background checks, or IT support.
- Internal Personnel: Only employees involved in the hiring process (e.g., HR, hiring managers) on a "need-to-know" basis.
- Legal Authorities: If required by a court order or to comply with law enforcement requests.
4. Data Security & Retention
We use technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access or loss of your data.
- If Hired: Your data will become part of your permanent employee file.
- If Not Hired: We retain your data for [Insert Duration, e.g., 12 months] to consider you for future roles, unless you request its deletion.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location (e.g., under GDPR or CCPA), you may have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Ask us to update inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data from our systems.
- Non-Retaliation: The right not to be discriminated against for exercising these rights.
6. Contact Us
For any questions regarding this policy or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Email: daschenbrenner@american-alloy.com
Address: 1410 Partnership Drive, Green Bay , WI 54304