Columbus Hospice Candidate Privacy Policy

At Columbus Hospice, our mission is to provide compassionate care to our community. That commitment to care extends to how we handle the personal information of those seeking to join our team. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information during the recruitment and application process.


 1. Information We Collect 

As part of our recruitment process, we may collect and process the following categories of personal information:

  • Contact Information: Name, address, email address, and phone number.
  • Professional Credentials: Resume/CV, cover letter, work experience, educational background, certifications, and      licenses.
  • References: Information provided by your references (which we assume you have permission to share).
  • Background Checks: Where permitted by law and relevant to the role, results of background checks, drug screenings, and primary source verification of licenses.
  • Voluntary Disclosures: Any other information you choose to provide during interviews or in your application materials.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information solely for recruiting and employment purposes, including:

  • Assessing your skills, qualifications, and suitability for the role.
  • Communicating with you regarding your application status.
  • Verifying your information and conducting reference or background checks.
  • Complying with legal and regulatory obligations (such as EEO reporting).
  • Improving our recruitment processes.

3. Who Has Access to Your Data?

Your information is shared internally only with those who have a "need to know" as part of the hiring process, including:

  • Members of the Human Resources and Recruiting team.
  • The hiring managers and interview panel for the specific position.
  • IT staff (only to the extent necessary to maintain the recruiting platform).

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with third-party service providers (such as our applicant tracking system or background check vendors) who are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.


4. Data Retention

If you are hired, the information collected during the recruiting process will become part of your personnel record. If you are not hired for the current role, we may retain your information to consider you for future opportunities, unless you request that we delete it.


5. Security of Your Information

Columbus Hospice employs industry-standard physical, technical, and administrative security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.


6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request that we correct or update any inaccurate information.
  • Request the deletion of your application profile.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact our Human Resources Department:

Columbus Hospice 

Attn: Human Resources/Recruiting

Phone: 706-569-7992