Applicant Privacy Notice
Effective Date: June 23, 2026
Applicant Privacy Notice
At Hocking Valley Community Hospital (HVCH), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide during the employment application process. This Applicant Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.
Information We Collect
During the recruitment process, we may collect information including, but not limited to:
- Contact information (name, address, phone number, email address)
- Employment history and work experience
- Education and certifications
- Professional licenses and credentials
- Resume, cover letter, and application materials
- References and reference check information
- Background check information, where permitted by law
- Drug screening results, if applicable
- Eligibility to work in the United States
- Information voluntarily provided during interviews
- Any additional information necessary to evaluate your qualifications
How We Use Your Information
We use applicant information to:
- Evaluate qualifications for employment
- Verify employment history, education, licenses, and references
- Conduct background checks and pre-employment screenings, when applicable
- Communicate with applicants throughout the hiring process
- Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws
- Maintain records related to recruitment and hiring
- Improve our recruiting and hiring processes
Legal Basis for Processing
Applicant information is collected and processed for legitimate business purposes, including evaluating candidates for employment, fulfilling contractual obligations related to hiring, complying with legal requirements, and protecting the interests of the organization.
Information Sharing
Applicant information may be shared only with individuals or organizations that have a legitimate business need, including:
- Hiring managers and interview teams
- Human Resources personnel
- Background screening providers
- Drug testing laboratories
- Credential verification services
- Government agencies when required by law
- Service providers who assist in administering our recruiting systems
We do not sell applicant personal information.
Data Security
We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect applicant information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Data Retention
Applicant information will be retained in accordance with applicable legal requirements and our record retention policies. Information for applicants who are not hired may be retained for future employment opportunities unless otherwise prohibited by law or upon request where applicable.
Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, applicants may have the right to:
- Request access to their personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal information where permitted by law
- Withdraw consent for certain processing activities, when applicable
- Ask questions regarding how their information is handled
Certain information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
Equal Employment Opportunity
HVCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Applicant Acknowledgment
By submitting an application for employment, you acknowledge that:
- The information you provide is accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge.
- You understand that your information will be used to evaluate your qualifications for employment.
- You authorize HVCH to verify information provided and conduct appropriate pre-employment screenings as permitted by law.
- You have reviewed and understand this Applicant Privacy Notice.
Contact Information
Questions regarding this Applicant Privacy Notice may be directed to: Human Resources Hocking Valley Community Hospital 601 State Route 664 North Logan, Ohio 43138 Phone: (740) 380-8000