Pittston Co-Packers Career Site – Privacy Policy for Job Applicants

Effective Date: June 17, 2025


Pittston Co-Packers is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all candidates who apply for employment opportunities with our company. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect the information you provide when you apply through our careers portal or recruitment process.


1. Information We Collect

When you apply for a position with Pittston Co-Packers, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Contact information (name, address, phone number, email)
     
  • Resume, work history, and education details
     
  • Employment preferences and job interests
     
  • Cover letters, certifications, licenses
     
  • Answers to job-related screening questions
     
  • Voluntary demographic information (race, gender, veteran status, etc.)
     
  • Interview notes and assessments
     
  • Work eligibility documentation (e.g., authorization to work in the U.S.)
     

We may also collect information from:

  • Publicly available sources (e.g., LinkedIn)
     
  • Background checks or references (with your consent)
     
  • Recruitment firms or job boards where your resume is publicly posted
     

2. How We Use Your Information

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

  • Reviewing qualifications and determining eligibility for employment
     
  • Communicating with you about job opportunities or application status
     
  • Complying with legal obligations, including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) reporting
     
  • Conducting background checks, where required or permitted by law (with your consent)
     

3. Information Sharing

Your personal information will only be shared with individuals involved in the hiring process, such as:

  • Internal recruiters and hiring managers
     
  • Human Resources personnel
     
  • Third-party service providers (e.g., background check vendors), under strict confidentiality obligations
     

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.


4. Data Retention

We retain your application data only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. This may include:

  • Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
     
  • Keeping your profile active for future job consideration (unless you request removal)
     

You may request deletion of your application data at any time by contacting us (see Section 7 below).


5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While no system is 100% secure, we use commercially reasonable safeguards to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of your information.


6. Equal Opportunity Employment

Pittston Co-Packers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Submission of demographic data is voluntary and used only for lawful reporting purposes. Your responses are kept confidential and do not influence hiring decisions.


7. Your Rights & Contact Information

You have the right to:

  • Request access to or correction of your data
     
  • Withdraw your application at any time
     
  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal exceptions)
     

To exercise any of these rights, or for questions about this policy, please contact:

Human Resources Department
Pittston Co-Packers
Mercedes.Polanco@pittstoncopackers.com


8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our hiring practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”