Effective Date: June 25, 2024
Introduction
Hales AC (referred to as "Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect the personal information of job applicants ("you" or "your") who apply for employment with us through our Careers Page.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information about you when you apply for a position at Hales AC. This information may include, but is not limited to:
- Contact Information: Name, address, email address, and phone number.
- Employment Information: Resume/CV, cover letter, work history, qualifications, skills, and references.
- Education Information: Educational background, degrees, certifications, and transcripts.
- Identification Information: Date of birth, social security number (for background checks), and driver’s license number.
- Other Information: Any other information you choose to provide in your application or during the interview process.
How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect from you to:
- Process Applications: Evaluate your qualifications for employment and contact you regarding your application.
- Communicate: Respond to your inquiries, schedule interviews, and provide updates on the hiring process.
- Compliance: Comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including conducting background checks where applicable.
- Internal Operations: Improve our recruitment processes and enhance the candidate experience.
How We Protect Your Information
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
- Data Encryption: Using encryption to protect sensitive data.
- Access Controls: Restricting access to your personal information to authorized personnel only.
- Data Retention: Retaining your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party service providers who assist us with recruitment and hiring processes, such as background check providers and applicant tracking systems.
- Legal and Regulatory Authorities: Government agencies or other third parties when required by law or to protect our legal rights.
Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal restrictions.
- Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us at customer.care@halesac.com
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Careers Page and indicating the effective date of the changes.
By applying for a position with Hales AC, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information as described herein.
