DeSHAZO, LLC – Job Applicant Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
1. Introduction
DeSHAZO, LLC (“DeSHAZO,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, share, and protect information about individuals who apply for employment with DeSHAZO in the United States.
2. Information We Collect
During the recruitment and hiring process, we may collect the following categories of personal information:
- Contact details: name, address, email address (including personal email), phone number (including personal cell phone for voice and text communications)
- Identification information: date of birth, citizenship status, work authorization
- Employment and education history: resume, CV, transcripts, cover letters, professional certifications, references
- Assessment and interview information: interview notes, test results, evaluations
- Sensitive data: voluntarily disclosed information about race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, disability status, and similar information (collected where permitted and as required by law)
- Background check data: if required for certain positions and permitted by law
- Other information: any additional details you voluntarily provide during the application process
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process and evaluate your application and qualifications
- Communicate with you during the hiring process, including contacting you via your personal email and personal cell phone (voice and text messages)
- Conduct interviews, assessments, and background checks
- Maintain records of hiring activities and decisions
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations, including equal employment opportunity and affirmative action obligations
- Consider you for other job opportunities at DeSHAZO that may match your qualifications (if applicable)
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your personal information:
- Internally with DeSHAZO HR personnel, recruiters, and hiring managers involved in the hiring process
- With service providers who assist with recruitment functions (e.g., background check vendors, assessment providers)
- With government agencies or regulators to comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
We do not sell your personal information.
5. Sensitive Data
Any sensitive data collected (such as race, ethnicity, disability, or veteran status) is collected only:
- Where required by law or for legally permitted diversity and inclusion purposes
- Voluntarily provided by you
This data is used solely for compliance reporting, measuring the effectiveness of our diversity efforts, and to the extent necessary to fulfill our legal obligations.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary:
- To complete the recruitment process and make hiring decisions
- To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements
If you become employed by DeSHAZO, some of your applicant data may become part of your employment record.
7. Your Rights Under CCPA (for California Residents)
If you reside in California, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:
- Request to know the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect and how we use it
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to certain exceptions)
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, please contact us as described below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
8. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. If changes are made, we will post the updated policy and update the “Effective Date” at the top.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
DeSHAZO, LLC
[Insert Address]
Email: [Insert Contact Email]
Phone: [Insert Contact Number]