APPLICANT PRIVACY POLICY

 

This Applicant Privacy Policy explains how Shorkey Auto Group and our affiliates (together, “Jim Shorkey Auto Group” or “we”) collect, process, use, and share your personal information as part of our recruitment and hiring process. 

We respect the privacy of your personal information and this Policy documents our commitment to safeguard and treat the personal information that we collect with reasonable care and in compliance with all applicable laws regarding the protection of personal information. 

 

This Policy applies to personal information that is collected from you online and offline in connection with our recruitment efforts and hiring process and covers the following areas: 

· What personal information we collect and process 

· How we use your personal information 

· When we share your personal information 

· The security and retention of personal information 

 

What Personal Information Do We Collect and Process? 

 

We may collect the following personal information from you when you apply for employment: 

· Contact information such as name, address, email, and telephone number

· Job application information, cover letters, compensation/benefit requests

· Employment history, academic history, professional qualifications

· Information from phone or on-line screenings and interviews

· Work authorization status  

· Demographic information such as gender, race, or ethnic origin, or need for a disability accommodation during the recruitment and hiring process, with your consent 

· Any other information you elect to provide to us

We may collect the following additional personal information from you when an offer is sent:

· Government-issued identification information, such as Social Security number, driver’s license number, passport number, visa number or A-number

 

We may collect the following personal information from third‑parties: 

· Consumer reports and other background check information

· Information from social media sites and public sources 

· Information from prior employers, educational institutions, references 

· Identity verification and work eligibility

 

How Do We Use Your Personal Information? 

 

We process your personal information for purposes of recruitment and hiring. We process information about you to: 

· Administer, support, manage, and facilitate recruitment and hiring 

· Evaluate your qualifications for employment 

· Conduct background checks and reference checks

· Communicate with you about your application and potential employment opportunities

· Make hiring decisions for current or future employment opportunities 

· Comply with our legal and regulatory obligations 

· For other purposes as directed or consented to by you 

 

Do We Share Your Personal Information? 

 

We limit access to personal information to individuals and third parties who need to know the information for the purposes described in this Policy, including: 

· Employees in recruiting and human resources and the hiring manager(s) for the position(s) for which you are applying or being considered 

· Third-party service providers who process information on our behalf to provide services to us, such as recruiting assistance and background check processing

· Third-parties with whom you have given us consent to share your personal information 

· Government agencies, regulators, courts, and professional advisors (tax advisors, accountants, and lawyers) to comply with our legal or regulatory obligations 

 

Security of Personal Information

 

We take commercially reasonable precautions and security measures to protect your personal information and comply with applicable laws regarding the security of personal information. However, given the nature of the internet and digital storage, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information. If a security breach occurs, we will provide you with notice of the breach as required by law. 

 

Retention of Personal Information 

 

If you are offered and accept a position, the personal information collected during the recruitment, application, and hiring process will be kept in your personnel file in accordance with applicable law. 

If you are not offered or do not accept a position, the personal information collected during the recruitment, application, and hiring process will be retained for a reasonable period of time, including periods required by law, after confirmation that your application was unsuccessful. We may retain your information to consider you for other employment opportunities. 

 

Policy Changes

We may change this Policy from time to time. If we make material changes to this Policy, we will post a notice of the update on our website to alert you to the change.  If we make any changes to this Policy that materially affect our practices with regard to the personal information that we have collected about you, we will attempt to provide you with notice in advance of the change, such as posting notice on our website or notifying you at your email address of record. 

Privacy Rights

In some locations, you may have legal rights to request access to or object to or restrict the processing and use of your personal information. You may also be able to withdraw your consent to our collection and use of your personal information. We may need to ask you to confirm your identity before responding to any requests. Please contact us with any requests at: hr@jimshorkey.com or 724-382-3127 

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about our privacy policies and practices, please contact us at hr@jimshorkey.com or 724-382-3127.