At Cornerstone Restaurant Group (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who apply for jobs with us. This Recruitment Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal data during the recruitment process.  


1. Who We Are 

Cornerstone Restaurant Group is a restaurant management, licensing, and consulting company. Our recruitment activities are designed to attract, evaluate, and hire qualified candidates.  


2. What Information We Collect 

We may collect and process the following personal data during the recruitment process: 

  • Identification details: Name, date of birth, nationality, and contact details (address, email, phone number). 
  • Application data: CV/resume, cover letter, educational history, employment history, qualifications, references. 
  • Assessment data: Results from interviews, tests, and other evaluations. 
  • Right to work information: Passport, visa, or other documents verifying work eligibility. 
  • Optional data: Demographic data such as gender, race, or veteran status (only if required by law or provided voluntarily). 
  • Technical data: Information collected through our recruitment platforms or website (e.g., IP address, browser type). 

3. How We Use Your Information 

We use your personal data to: 

  • Process and evaluate your job application. 
  • Communicate with you during the recruitment process. 
  • Conduct interviews and assessments. 
  • Verify your qualifications and references. 
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements. 
  • Improve our recruitment process and candidate experience. 

4. Legal Basis for Processing (if applicable under GDPR) 

We process your personal data based on: 

  • Consent – where you have provided consent for a specific purpose. 
  • Contract – to take steps at your request before entering into an employment contract. 
  • Legal obligation – to comply with applicable employment or immigration laws. 
  • Legitimate interests – to evaluate candidates and make informed hiring decisions. 

5. How We Share Your Information 

We may share your personal data with: 

  • Authorized personnel within Cornerstone Restaurant Group. 
  • Service providers and third-party vendors who support our recruitment process (e.g., applicant tracking systems, background check providers). 
  • Government authorities or legal entities, if required by law. 

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

  

6. Data Retention 

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to complete the recruitment process. If your application is unsuccessful, we may retain your data for up to two years to consider you for future roles, unless you request otherwise.  


7. Your Rights 

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights: 

  • Access to the personal data we hold about you. 
  • Correction of inaccurate or incomplete data. 
  • Deletion of your data, under certain conditions. 
  • Objection to or restriction of our processing. 
  • Portability of your data to another controller. 
  • Withdrawal of consent (where applicable). 

To exercise your rights, contact us at hr@crgchicago.com.  


8. Data Security 

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access or disclosure.  


9. Updates to This Policy 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.  


10. Contact Us 

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:  


Cornerstone Restaurant Group 

Email: hr@crgchicago.com.com