Privacy Policy for Careers Page – Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation ®

Effective Date: June 9, 2025

Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation ® ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal information of individuals who apply for employment with us through our website or other job application platforms. It is specifically intended for applicants residing in or applying to roles in the State of Illinois.

 

1. Information We Collect

When you apply for a position with us, we may collect the following categories of information:


A. Personal Identifiers

  • Full name, home address, email address, phone number
  • Government-issued ID (if required for background check)

B. Employment and Education Information

  • Resume/CV, cover letter, employment history, education background, skills, and qualifications
  • References and letters of recommendation

C. Demographic Information (optional and voluntary)

  • Gender, race/ethnicity, veteran status, or disability status

D. Internet or Network Activity

  • IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and usage data from our career opportunities page

 2. Purpose of Collecting Information

We collect and use your information for the following purposes:

  • To assess your qualifications and suitability for employment
  • To verify your identity and background (where allowed by law)
  • To communicate with you during the recruitment process
  • To comply with applicable laws and legal obligations
  • To consider you for future job opportunities (with your consent)

 

3. How We Share Your Information

Your information may be shared with:

  • Internal Teams: HR personnel, hiring managers, and relevant team members
  • Service Providers: Vendors or other parties that assist with recruiting, applicant tracking, background checks, or cloud storage services
  • Legal Authorities: As required by law, subpoena, or legal process

We do not sell or rent applicant data to third parties.

 

4. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, and for the duration required by applicable laws or internal policies. If you are not hired, we may retain your information to consider you for future positions unless you request otherwise.

 

5. Your Rights as an Illinois Applicant

Under Illinois and federal law, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Request corrections or deletion of your personal data
  • Opt-out of further recruitment communications
  • Receive a copy of this privacy policy

To make a request, please contact us at careers@aka1908.com. 

 

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.

 

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date." Continued use of our Career Opportunities Page constitutes acceptance of any updates.

 

8. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this policy or your applicant data, contact:

careers@aka1908.com