Privacy Policy

At Helping Hand, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information collected during the recruitment process. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information as a job applicant.

1. Information Collection: We may collect personal information directly from you or from third-party sources during the recruitment process. This information may include but is not limited to: your name, contact details, resume/CV, cover letter, work history, educational background, skills, references, and any other information relevant to your job application.

2. Use of Information: We use the personal information collected during the recruitment process for the following purposes:

Assessing your qualifications, skills, and experience for the job applied for
Communicating with you about your application status
Arranging interviews and evaluating your suitability for the position
Conducting background checks and verifying information provided
Complying with legal and regulatory requirements

3. Data Retention: We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, or as required by law. If your application is unsuccessful, we may retain your information for a reasonable period to consider you for future job opportunities, unless you request otherwise.

4. Information Sharing: We may share your personal information with our employees, agents, contractors, and third-party service providers involved in the recruitment process. We do not sell, rent, or disclose your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes without your consent.

5. Data Security: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights: You have the right to access, update, correct, or delete your personal information held by us. If you would like to exercise any of these rights or have any questions about our privacy practices, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

7. Changes to the Privacy Policy: We reserve the right to update or modify this privacy policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for updates.

8. Contact Us: If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us at HRTeam@helpinghand-il.org.

Last Updated: [03.2024]