Recruitment Privacy Policy

FP&C Consulting (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and rights of applicants during the hiring process. As a federal government contractor, we comply with additional regulatory obligations related to data collection and equal opportunity employment. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard applicant data.

Information We Collect

When you apply for a role with us, we may collect:

• Personal Identifiers: Full name, contact details, and government-issued IDs (as required)
• Professional Information: Resume, employment and education history, certifications
• Demographic Data: Race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, and disability status (voluntarily provided in accordance with OFCCP regulations)
• Security and Compliance: Citizenship status, work authorization, clearance level (if required by position)
• ATS Metadata and Technical Info: IP address, browser data, submission timestamps

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Evaluate your qualifications for employment
• Fulfill our legal obligations as a federal contractor, including affirmative action reporting
• Conduct background and security checks for positions requiring clearance
• Contact you about your application status or other opportunities
• Analyze and improve our hiring practices for equity and compliance

Legal Basis for Processing

As a government contractor, we process your data under:

• Federal regulations (e.g., Executive Order 11246, VEVRAA, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act)
• Legitimate interest in recruiting and managing applications
• Consent where required (e.g., optional demographic data)
• Legal obligations to ensure nondiscrimination and affirmative action compliance

Data Retention

We retain applicant data indefinitely in our ATS to meet recordkeeping requirements, track hiring trends, and consider candidates for future roles. You may request deletion unless legal obligations require retention.
 

Data Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Government agencies such as the Department of Labor (for compliance audits)
• Authorized internal personnel and hiring managers
• Third-party service providers (e.g., background checks, ATS platforms)
• Security clearance bodies if the role requires access to classified information

Your Rights

You may have the right to

• Access or correct your personal data
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)
• Request deletion (subject to legal exceptions)

To exercise your rights, email hr@fpconcepts.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

As a federal contractor, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Voluntary self-identification data is collected for compliance purposes only and will not be used in the hiring decision.

Security Measures

We take reasonable steps to safeguard personal data using secure systems and role-based access controls.

Policy Updates

We may amend this policy to reflect changes in regulation or practice. Updated versions will be posted on our careers page.