Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 2, 2026
Last Updated: January 2, 2026


1. Introduction

Hess Services Inc. (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information collected during the recruitment and hiring process.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information provided by job applicants and candidates (“you” or “your”) through our careers page, job application portal, interview scheduling tools, and related recruiting systems.


2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information during the recruitment process:


Information You Provide Directly

  • Full name, address, phone number, and email address
     
  • Resume/CV, cover letter, and employment history
     
  • Education history and professional certifications
     
  • References and referral information
     
  • Salary expectations and compensation history (where legally permitted)
     
  • Voluntary self-identification information (e.g., EEO data)
     

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our careers site, we may collect:

  • IP address
     
  • Browser type and device information
     
  • Pages visited and interaction data
     
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
     

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

  • Background check providers (where applicable and legally authorized)
     
  • Reference checks
     
  • Recruiters or staffing agencies
     
  • Public professional profiles (e.g., LinkedIn)
     

3. How We Use Your Information

We use candidate information for legitimate business purposes, including:

  • Evaluating qualifications for employment
     
  • Communicating regarding your application or interview
     
  • Conducting background checks (where permitted by law)
     
  • Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
     
  • Maintaining recruiting records
     
  • Improving our hiring process
     
  • Workforce planning and reporting
     

We do not sell candidate personal information.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (If Applicable)

Where required by applicable law (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), we process personal information based on:

  • Your consent
     
  • Legitimate business interests
     
  • Compliance with legal obligations
     
  • Steps necessary prior to entering into employment
     

5. Sharing of Information

We may share candidate information with:

  • Internal hiring managers and interview teams
     
  • HR personnel and authorized company leadership
     
  • Third-party service providers (e.g., applicant tracking systems, background screening vendors)
     
  • Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law
     

All third-party vendors are expected to maintain appropriate data security and confidentiality standards.

6. Data Retention

We retain candidate information for as long as necessary to:

  • Complete the hiring process
     
  • Comply with legal requirements
     
  • Defend against legal claims
     
  • Maintain recruiting records
     

If you are not selected for a position, your information may be retained for future opportunities unless you request deletion where permitted by law.


7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.


8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

  • Access to your personal information
     
  • Correction of inaccurate information
     
  • Deletion of your information
     
  • Restriction or objection to processing
     
  • Withdrawal of consent
     

To exercise these rights, please contact:
Jobs@hess-services.com


9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our careers website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect website usage data. You may adjust browser settings to decline cookies, though some features may not function properly.


10. International Applicants

If you apply from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.


11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.


12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Hess Services Inc.

2670 E. 9th Street, P.O. Box 843

Hays, KS 67601

785-621-4075