Privacy Policy for Job Applicants

Effective Date: February 1, 2025

Restaurant.com ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of job applicants. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information during the hiring process.

Scope of this Policy

This policy applies to all individuals who submit job applications through our website, email, or any third-party job platforms we use. It does not cover current or former employees, contractors, or other business interactions outside of the hiring process.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you apply for a job at Restaurant.com:

• Personal Identifiable Information (PII): Name, address, phone number, email address.
• Employment Information: Resume, cover letter, employment history, education background, professional certifications.
• Work Authorization Status: If required by law, we may ask for your work eligibility and visa status.
• References: If provided, we may collect and contact references as part of the hiring process.
• Voluntary Demographic Information: In compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, we may collect demographic data (race, gender, disability status) on a voluntary basis.
• Background Check Information (if applicable): If an offer is extended, we may conduct a background check, which could include criminal history, credit checks (where permitted by law), and other verifications.

How We Use Your Information

We collect and use your information solely for recruitment and employment purposes, including:

• Reviewing applications and assessing qualifications.
• Communicating with applicants about their application status.
• Conducting interviews, reference checks, and background checks (where applicable).
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Improving our hiring process and ensuring fair employment practices.

We do not use applicant data for marketing purposes.

How We Share Your Information

Your information may be shared in the following circumstances:

• With Our Hiring Team: Your application may be reviewed by recruiters, hiring managers, and relevant personnel at Restaurant.com.
• With Third-Party Service Providers: We may use third-party background check providers, applicant tracking systems, or recruitment platforms that assist in the hiring process. These vendors are required to protect your information.
• As Required by Law: If necessary, we may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to subpoenas or government investigations.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Data Security & Retention

• We implement security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
• We retain applicant information for as long as necessary to fulfill hiring needs, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. If you are not selected, we may keep your information for future job openings unless you request deletion.

Your Rights & Choices

As a job applicant, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request corrections to inaccurate or outdated information.
• Request deletion of your data, subject to legal and business retention requirements.
• Opt out of future job consideration by contacting us.

To exercise these rights, please contact privacy@restaurant.com.

California Applicants’ Rights (if applicable)

If you are a resident of California, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to request information about the categories of data we collect and request its deletion. We do not sell applicant data.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. If changes are significant, we will notify applicants via email or other appropriate means.