At Geo-Hydro, we are committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals who apply for roles with our organization. This Candidate Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information submitted as part of our recruitment process.

 

1. Information We Collect

When you apply for a position, we may collect the following personal information:

• Name, contact information, address, social security number, date of birth, etc. 
• Resume/CV, employment history, and education
• Skills, qualifications, and references
• Work eligibility status
• Voluntary demographic information (if applicable)
• Any other information you provide during the application or interview process

2. How We Use Candidate Information

We use your information to:

• Have a more efficient recruiting, hiring, and onboarding experience
• Have a more seamless payroll process so the information from your candidate profile, flows into payroll after you go through onboarding. 
• Assess your qualifications for employment
• Contact you during the recruitment process
• Conduct interviews and reference checks
• Satisfy legal or regulatory requirements 

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:

• Background check providers (with your consent)
• Third-party service providers such as our applicant tracking system (e.g., Paylocity)
• Government or regulatory authorities, if legally required

4. Data Security & Retention

We take appropriate steps to protect your data from unauthorized access or misuse. Candidate information is retained only as long as necessary for legitimate business purposes or as required by law.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or request deletion of your data. To make a request or ask questions, please contact us at vhayes@geohydro.com