On Point Hospitality (Cactus Restaurants/Tavern Hall) respects your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide during the recruiting and hiring process.  This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information from job applicants and candidates.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when applying for employment, including:

• Name and contact information (address, email, phone number)  
• Employment history and resume information  
• Education and qualifications  
• Availability and scheduling preferences  
• References  
• Responses to application questions  
• Documents you upload (e.g., certifications or permits)  

If you proceed in the hiring process, we may also collect:

• Interview notes and evaluation feedback  
• Background check information (if applicable and permitted by law)  
• Eligibility to work documentation  
• Other employment-related information required by law  

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used solely for legitimate business purposes related to hiring, including:

• Evaluating your qualifications for employment  
• Communicating with you about job opportunities  
• Scheduling interviews  
• Verifying information provided  
• Conducting background checks where permitted  
• Maintaining records of applicants  
• Improving our recruiting process  
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations  

We do not sell or rent candidate information to third parties.

3. Candidate Text Messaging (SMS Communications)

If you provide a mobile phone number, you may receive text messages related to recruiting activities, such as:

• Application confirmations  
• Interview invitations or reminders  
• Scheduling updates  
• Hiring status notifications  

Message frequency varies.  Standard message and data rates may apply. Providing your phone number constitutes consent to receive these communications. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any text message or by contacting us directly. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of employment.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your information only with:

• Authorized company personnel involved in hiring decisions  
• Service providers that support recruiting functions (such as our applicant tracking system provider, Paylocity)  
• Background screening vendors, if applicable  
• Government agencies or legal authorities when required by law  

All service providers are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security safeguards.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect candidate information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.  However, no system can be guaranteed completely secure.

6. Data Retention

Candidate information is retained only as long as necessary to:

• Complete the hiring process  
• Maintain records required by law  
• Consider candidates for future opportunities (where permitted)  

After this period, information may be securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

• Request to update or correct your information  
• Withdraw your application at any time  
• Request that we stop contacting you  

To do so, contact us using the information below.

8. External Links

Our careers pages may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on our website.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about this policy or how your information is handled, please contact: On Point Hospitality — Human Resources, hr@ophco.net