The Old Spaghetti Factory (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses Paylocity and related communication tools to communicate with job applicants and employees regarding recruiting, hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and employment-related matters. 

This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when text messaging (SMS/MMS) is used during the application and employment process in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA), Washington privacy laws, and the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). 


Consent to Receive Text Messages 

By providing your mobile phone number during the application or employment process and affirmatively opting in to SMS communications, you expressly consent to receive recurring automated and non-automated text messages from The Old Spaghetti Factory and/or our service providers, including Paylocity, regarding:

  • Employment opportunities
  • Application updates
  • Interview scheduling and reminders
  • Hiring decisions
  • Onboarding communications
  • Scheduling notifications
  • Operational and employment-related communications 

Consent to receive text messages is not required as a condition of employment. Message frequency may vary. 

Message and data rates may apply. 


Types of Text Messages 

Messages may include:

  • Application confirmations
  • Interview invitations and reminders
  • Requests for additional hiring documentation
  • Offer and onboarding communications
  • Employee scheduling notifications
  • HR and operational updates 

Text messages are used solely for employment-related communications and not for advertising or marketing purposes. 


Opting Out 

  • Participation in the SMS communications is optional and for your convenience. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by: Replying STOP to any text message
  • Contacting Human Resources at Info@osf.com
  • Updating communication preferences through Paylocity

After opting out, you may still receive non-text communications related to your employment or application.

For assistance, contact the General Manager or Human Resources.


Privacy and Use of Information

Information collected through SMS communications may include:

  • Mobile phone number
  • Message content
  • Communication preferences
  • Recruiting and employment-related information

This information is used solely for legitimate recruiting, employment, scheduling, onboarding, payroll, operational, and HR-related purposes.

We do not sell or share applicant or employee mobile phone numbers or personal information with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.


Third-Party Service Providers

Text communications may be facilitated through third-party service providers acting on behalf of The Old Spaghetti Factory, including Paylocity and its integrated communication vendors.

These providers are contractually required to maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information.


Applicant and Employee Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain privacy rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

  • Request access to personal information collected about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Request deletion of certain personal information, subject to legal exceptions
  • Request information regarding: Categories of personal information collected. Purposes for collection and use, Categories of third parties with whom information is shared

To submit a privacy-related request, contact:

Human Resources

Info@osf.com

503.225.0433

The Company will not retaliate against individuals for exercising applicable privacy rights. 


Data Retention

Applicant and employee information, including SMS communication records, may be retained for legitimate business, legal, compliance, safety, payroll, tax, and employment recordkeeping purposes consistent with applicable law.

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the records and legal requirements.


Security Notice

SMS/text messaging is not an encrypted form of communication. Applicants and employees should not send sensitive personal information through text message, including:

Social Security numbers

  • Banking information
  • Medical information
  • Tax documents
  • Driver’s license numbers
  • Protected health information

If sensitive information is required, the Company will provide a more secure method for transmission whenever possible.


Medical and Accommodation Communications

To protect employee privacy and comply with applicable laws, applicants and employees should avoid using text messages to communicate:

  • Medical information
  • Disability or accommodation requests
  • Leave of absence details
  • Workers’ compensation information
  • Other confidential health-related matters

The Company may direct these discussions to more secure communication channels.


Recording and Monitoring Notice

Certain recruiting or employment-related communications conducted through Company systems or vendors may be monitored or retained for operational, compliance, quality assurance, or legal purposes, where permitted by law.

Where required by applicable law, the Company will provide additional notice and obtain any necessary consent prior to recording communications.


Eligibility

By consenting to SMS communications, you represent that:

  • You are the authorized user of the mobile number provided; and
  • You are legally authorized to consent to receive text messages.


Changes to This Policy

The Company may update this policy periodically. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.


Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this policy or SMS communications, please contact:


The Old Spaghetti Factory

715 S Bancroft St.

Portland Oregon, 97239

Info@osf.com

503.225.0433