Recruitment Privacy Notice

At NaturVet, we are committed to protecting the personal information of all job applicants, regardless of location. This notice explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information during the recruitment process and outlines your privacy rights under applicable laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

 

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information during the recruitment process:

  • Identifiers: Name, contact information (such as address, phone number, and email), and government-issued identification (e.g., driver’s license).
  • Professional or Employment Information: Resume/CV, work history, education, references, and interview notes.
  • Sensitive Personal Information (as defined by the CPRA): Voluntarily disclosed information such as race/ethnicity, gender, veteran status, background check results, or disability status (where required or permitted by law).
  • Internet or Device Information: IP address, browser type, and system logs if you apply through our careers website.

How We Use This Information

We do not sell or share applicant personal information as defined by CCPA/CPRA. Your information is used solely for recruitment-related purposes, including:

  • Reviewing applications and assessing qualifications
  • Communicating about application status and scheduling interviews
  • Performing background and reference checks
  • Verifying employment eligibility and compliance with legal obligations
  • Improving our recruitment processes

Who We Share Information With

We may share your personal information with the following parties:

  • Internal teams: Human Resources and hiring managers involved in the recruitment process
  • Third-party service providers: Such as applicant tracking systems, background check vendors, or other recruitment-related partners
  • Legal or regulatory authorities: When required to comply with applicable laws or legal processes
  • All vendors are contractually obligated to protect your information in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
  • Access or request a copy of your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal exceptions)
  • Limit the use or disclosure of sensitive personal information
  • Be free from retaliation for exercising your privacy rights

If you have any questions about this notice, your rights under applicable privacy laws, or would like to exercise those rights, please contact the NaturVet Human Resources Team using the information below. Please note that we may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

  • Email: HR@naturvet.com
  • Phone: (888) 628-8783

Data Retention

We retain applicant data only as long as necessary to fulfill our recruitment needs and comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

 

Updates to This Notice

We may update this notice to reflect changes in law or our practices. The “Last Updated” date will always indicate the latest version.

 

Nationwide Hiring

We recruit candidates from across the United States and are committed to extending privacy protections consistent with California law, even in states where specific rights may not yet apply. This notice applies to applicants residing in California as well as those in other states with applicable privacy laws. We will continue to monitor evolving regulations and update this policy as additional state laws take effect.