Applicant Privacy Policy

Baker Motor Company of Charleston, Inc., and its affiliated companies (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) are committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information submitted by job applicants, candidates, and individuals participating in our hiring process. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect information submitted through our recruitment platform, including pages hosted by Paylocity.

By submitting your application or using our recruitment pages, you acknowledge that you have reviewed and understand this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of information during the application and hiring process:

Personal Identifiers

  • Name
  • Address and contact      information (email, phone)
  • Date of birth (where      required by law or voluntarily provided)
  • Government-issued      identifiers (if required later in the hiring process)

Employment & Background Information

  • Resume/CV and employment      history
  • Education history and      credentials
  • Certifications,      licenses, or professional memberships
  • References and      verification responses

Digital Usage Information

  • Device information
  • Browser type and IP      address
  • Digital activity on      application pages (via cookies or session logs)

Voluntary Self-Identification Information

(For compliance and reporting purposes only)

  • Veteran status
  • Gender, race/ethnicity
  • Disability status

Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your application.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use candidate information for employment-related purposes, including:

  • Reviewing applications      and evaluating qualifications
  • Scheduling interviews      and communicating with you regarding the hiring process
  • Conducting background      screenings (with consent)
  • Compliance with legal      and regulatory requirements
  • Equal employment      opportunity reporting
  • Workforce analytics and      hiring process improvements

3. Information Sharing & Disclosure

We may share your information with:

  • Paylocity, our HR technology      provider, for application processing
  • Background check vendors      (after providing required disclosures & obtaining consent)
  • Internal hiring managers      and HR personnel
  • Government agencies, if      legally required
  • Service providers      assisting in the hiring process

We do not sell applicant data.

4. Cookies & Tracking

Our recruitment pages may use cookies or tracking tools to:

  • Facilitate system      functionality (e.g., session management)
  • Improve user experience
  • Analyze usage patterns

You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

5. Data Retention

We retain applicant information for as long as necessary to:

  • Evaluate your candidacy
  • Comply with      record-keeping and reporting obligations
  • Consider you for future      openings (where permitted)

You may request deletion of your applicant profile as allowed by applicable law.

6. Data Security

We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, loss, or misuse. While we strive to protect your data, no system is completely secure.

7. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on location and applicable law, you may have rights to:

  • Access or correct your      personal information
  • Request deletion of your      information
  • Withdraw consent (where      applicable)
  • Request a copy of your      data
  • Opt out of voluntary      demographic surveys

8. Third-Party Systems

Our recruitment platform is supported by Paylocity. Their privacy practices may apply where they process data as a service provider. You may review Paylocity's privacy terms at their website.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.