Candidate Privacy Policy

1. Overview

This Candidate Privacy Policy ("Policy") outlines how EliteHire, hereinafter referred to as the "Recruiter," collects, uses, processes, and protects personal information obtained from candidates during the recruitment and hiring process.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information from candidates:

• Personal details (e.g., name, contact information, address).
• Professional information (e.g., resume, employment history, qualifications).
• Interview notes and assessments.
• References and background check information.

3. How We Use Your Information

The personal information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• Matching candidates with potential job opportunities.
• Communicating with candidates regarding job opportunities and the recruitment process.
• Conducting interviews and assessments.
• Verifying candidate qualifications and references.
• Facilitating the hiring process with client companies.

4. Data Sharing

We may share candidate information with the following entities:

• Client companies seeking to hire.
• Third-party service providers involved in the recruitment process (e.g., background check providers).

We do not sell or rent candidate information to third parties.

5. Candidate Rights

Candidates have the right to:

• Access and review their personal information.
• Correct inaccuracies in their personal information.
• Request the deletion of their personal information (subject to legal limitations).

To exercise these rights, candidates may contact kreynolds@elitehiretalent.com.

6. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect candidate information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

7. Data Retention

Candidate information will be retained for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by applicable laws.

8. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices. Candidates will be notified of any material changes.

9. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, candidates may contact kreynolds@elitehiretalent.com.

10. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.

By engaging with EliteHire, candidates acknowledge their understanding and acceptance of this Privacy Policy.