Applicant & Candidate Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Applicant Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how Applivery ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information from job applicants and candidates. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.

Information We Collect

When you apply for a position at Applivery, we may collect the following information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Professional Information: Resume/CV, cover letter, work history, education, skills, and qualifications
• Online Presence: LinkedIn profile, portfolio website, or other professional social media profiles you choose to share
• Application Materials: Any additional documents or information you provide during the application process
• Interview Information: Notes and assessments from interviews and evaluations
• Reference Information: Information provided by your references, if applicable

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To evaluate your qualifications for the position you applied for
• To communicate with you about your application and the recruitment process
• To verify the information you provided
• To conduct background checks, where applicable and with your consent
• To comply with legal requirements and company policies
• To consider you for other suitable positions at Applivery, with your consent

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on:

• Contract: Processing necessary to take steps at your request prior to entering into an employment contract
• Legitimate Interest: Our legitimate interest in recruiting qualified candidates
• Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for specific processing activities

Data Sharing

We may share your personal information with:

• Hiring managers and interview team members involved in the recruitment process
• HR personnel and recruitment staff
• Third-party service providers who assist with recruitment (e.g., applicant tracking systems)
• Background check providers, with your consent
• Legal authorities when required by law

Data Retention

We retain your application data for a reasonable period after the recruitment process ends. If your application is unsuccessful, we typically retain your information for up to 24 months to consider you for future opportunities, unless you request earlier deletion or a longer retention period is required by law.

If you are hired, your application materials become part of your employee file and are retained according to our employee data retention policies.

Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances
• Restriction: Request that we limit how we use your information
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your information in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing
• Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and secure data storage practices.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information, such as standard contractual clauses or other legally approved mechanisms.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Applivery
Email: privacy@applivery.com
Website: applivery.com