California Applicant Privacy Notice
CCPA/CPRA Notice for Job Applicants
The Fischer Group is committed to protecting your privacy throughout the recruiting and hiring process.
California law requires us to inform California residents applying for employment about the personal information we collect, how we use it, and your privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
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1. Introduction
This Privacy Notice explains:
- What personal information we collect during the hiring process
- Why we collect it
- How we use and share it
- Your privacy rights under California law
This notice applies only to California residents applying or being recruited for employment with The Fischer Group.
Questions?
Email: privacy@thefischergroup.com
Mail:
The Fischer Group
Attn: Privacy Coordinator
3940 Olympic Blvd., Suite 100
Erlanger, KY 41018
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information We May Collect
Depending on the position and hiring process, we may collect:
Contact Information
- Name
- Home address
- Phone number
- Email address
Application Materials
- Resume or CV
- Cover letter
- Employment history
- Education history
- References
- Information provided by recruiters or references
Professional Qualifications
- Licenses
- Certifications
- Memberships
- Permits
Recruiting Process Information
- Phone screens
- Interviews
- Assessments
- Evaluations
- Recruiting exercise results
Employment Eligibility
- Immigration status
- Information needed to verify your legal authorization to work
Biographical Information
- Date of birth
- Professional history
- Languages
- Education details
- Publicly available professional information
Job Preferences
- Desired position
- Compensation expectations
- Preferred work location
- Willingness to relocate
Background Screening
Where permitted by law, we may collect information required to complete:
- Background checks
- Credit checks
- Other pre-employment screenings
Accommodation Information
Information needed to evaluate requests for workplace accommodations related to disabilities or health conditions.
Additional Information
Any other information you voluntarily provide during the application process.
Where We Collect Information
We may collect information from:
- You directly
- Job boards
- Recruiters and staffing agencies
- Previous employers
- Professional references
- Educational institutions
- Background check providers
- Public professional profiles and social media
- Our Careers website
- Other Company personnel
3. How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used to:
Recruitment
- Review applications
- Schedule interviews
- Evaluate candidates
- Conduct background screenings
- Improve recruiting processes
- Communicate with applicants
- Provide requested accommodations
Compliance & Security
- Comply with legal obligations
- Meet equal employment opportunity requirements
- Respond to lawful government requests
- Prevent fraud or unlawful activity
- Protect Company property, employees, and applicants
Analytics
We may create anonymous or aggregated data to improve our recruiting processes and business operations.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your information when necessary with:
- The Fischer Group affiliates
- Service providers supporting recruiting and hiring
- Government agencies when required by law
- Professional advisors such as attorneys and immigration consultants
- Business partners involved in legitimate business operations
- Parties involved in corporate transactions, such as mergers or acquisitions
4. Your California Privacy Rights
As a California applicant, you have the following rights under the CCPA.
Right to Know
You may request information about:
- The personal information we have collected
- Where we collected it from
- Why we collected it
- Who we share it with
- The specific personal information we maintain about you
Right to Delete
You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
Right to Correct
You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to Opt Out
The Fischer Group does not sell or share applicants' personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising as defined under California law.
Right to Non-Discrimination
You will not be treated differently for exercising your privacy rights.
This includes:
- Equal access to services
- No different pricing or treatment
- No reduction in quality of services
How to Exercise Your Rights
Send requests to:
Subject line:
CCPA Request
The Fischer Group
Attn: Privacy Coordinator
3940 Olympic Blvd., Suite 100
Erlanger, KY 41018
Identity Verification
To protect your privacy, we may request information to verify your identity before processing your request.
Response Time
We will respond within:
- 45 days of receiving your request
If additional time is needed (up to 90 days total), we will notify you in writing.
Authorized Agents
You may authorize someone to submit a request on your behalf. We may require proof of authorization and verification of your identity.
5. Additional Information
Third-Party Websites
This notice applies only to The Fischer Group. Third-party websites and services have their own privacy practices.
Changes to This Notice
We may update this notice from time to time. Changes become effective when the revised notice is posted on our Careers website.
Children
Our Careers website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18.
6. Your Responsibilities
Please ensure that:
- The information you provide is complete and accurate.
- You update us if your information changes during the recruiting process.
- Any information you submit does not violate the rights of third parties.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Notice or your privacy rights, please contact:
Email: privacy@thefischergroup.com
Mail:
The Fischer Group
Attn: Privacy Coordinator
3940 Olympic Blvd., Suite 100
Erlanger, KY 41018