SHŌTŌ PRIVACY POLICY 

 

SHŌTŌ DC LLC ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information collected from job applicants during the recruitment process. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information as part of our hiring activities.
 

1. Scope

This Recruiting Privacy Policy applies to all personal data submitted by individuals applying for employment with SHŌTŌ DC LLC. through our career portal, email, in person, or third-party platforms.


 

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data as part of the recruitment process:

  • Personal identifiers: Full name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and other contact information.
  • Professional information: Resume/CV, cover letter, employment history, education details, licenses, and certifications.
  • Job-specific data: The position you applied for, salary expectations, work eligibility, availability, and references.
  • Voluntary demographic data: Information on race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, and disability status (collected for Equal      Employment Opportunity (EEO) reporting purposes and only where permitted by law).
  • System and usage data: If you apply through our online portal, we may collect technical information such as IP address and browser data.

3. How We Collect Your Data

  • Referrals from employees or professional networks.
  • Our third-party applicant tracking system, Paylocity, processes and stores applicant data on our behalf.

4. Use of Personal Data

We use your information to:

  • Review and assess your qualifications for employment.
  • Communicate with you during the recruitment process.
  • Conduct interviews, assessments, background checks, or reference checks (where applicable).
  • Fulfill legal and regulatory requirements, including Equal Employment Opportunity obligations.
  • Maintain a record of applicants for future roles unless you request otherwise.

5. Data Sharing

Your data may be shared with:

  • Authorized SHŌTŌ DC LLC. personnel involved in the hiring process.
  • Our service providers, such as Paylocity, help us manage and process recruitment data.
  • Law enforcement or regulators, if required by law.
  • We do not sell or rent applicant information to third parties.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for up to 2 years after the conclusion of the recruitment process unless required or permitted to retain it longer by law. If you'd like us to remove your data sooner, you may request deletion (see Section 8).


 

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect your personal information. Our ATS provider, Paylocity, maintains its own privacy and security measures, which comply with industry standards.


 

8. Your Rights

You may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or update your personal information.
  • Request the deletion of your data.
  • Object to or limit specific data processing.
  • Withdraw consent where applicable.
  • To exercise these rights or inquire further, please contact us at the information below

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Recruiting Privacy Policy, please contact:


 

SHŌTŌ DC LLC

1100 15th Street NW, Retail Unit 1, Washington, DC 20005
Email: rcastillo@shotorestaurant.com