Applicant Privacy Policy
LAST UPDATED: April 7, 2023
This Policy applies to visitors to https://platformag.com website and all websites linked to this website and/or controlled by Platform Accounting Group. If you are a California resident, please refer to the California addendum below. Platform Accounting Group is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, store, use and protect your personal information and your rights regarding the information, including when you access this website and all websites linked to this website. By providing personal information to Platform Accounting Group, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
Please read this entire Privacy Policy before submitting any personal information to understand how we collect, store, and use your personal information.
Personal information that is received
Personal information means information related to an identified or identifiable individual, or as otherwise defined under applicable law. On the Platform Accounting Group Careers page, you can navigate our site providing us with little to no personal information, if you do choose to apply for a job on the site or engage with the site’s features, we may receive additional types of personal information.
Information You Provide
This Privacy Policy covers any personal information you may provide in any method and on any application, system or website, when applying for or searching for a position with Platform Accounting Group. The types of personal information we may collect may include:
- Name, address, telephone number, e-mail address
- Social Security Number, National ID number
- CV, résumé, cover letter, previous work experience, trainings, and education information
- Current salary, desired salary, and how you heard about the position that you are applying for
- Work-related licenses, permits, and certifications held
- Relevant skills
- Demographic information and marital status
- Racial or ethnic origin
- Awards and professional memberships
- Work authorization status and available start date
- Information that you provide regarding publicly available sources, including online (LinkedIn)
- Information relating to references
Information that is needed or collected may vary by job location and may change depending on local office recruitment needs and by applicable state and federal law. All information you submit must be accurate, complete, and not misleading. If the information you provided is inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading, this could lead to a dismissal of your application during the application process or disciplinary action, including immediate dismissal if you have been employed.
Information from Other Sources
To verify the information that you provided with your application, Platform Accounting Group may obtain information about you from other sources permitted by applicable law, including:
- References you provided
- Prior employers
- Educational institutions you attended
- Licenses and certifications
When providing references, CV or résumé, it is your responsibility to obtain consent from those listed on any of the documents prior to sharing this personal information with us.
How we use your personal information
We may use your information for the purposes below:
- Register on the Careers Site and to use the site’s features
- Manage your account
- Process your application
- Measure your skills and qualifications for a job
- Conduct reference checks
- Provide you a job offer or an employment agreement
- Communicate with you, provide you with updates on the recruitment process, and with any information you may have requested
- Meet recordkeeping and internal and external reporting responsibilities
- Run background checks if you are offered a job, as permitted by applicable law
We may also use and disclose your personal information as necessary or appropriate, especially when we have a legal obligation or legitimate interest to do so:
- To cooperate with law enforcement
- To protect against fraud or other illegal activities
- For other legal reasons
Your personal information may be added to our candidate database. This personal information will be used for future consideration for other job vacancies at Platform Accounting Group. If you do accept a position with Platform Accounting Group your personal information will be merged into our human resource system (Paylocity) to manage the new-hire process. Any information that is received during the recruitment process may become part of your employee file and may be used for other employment reasons. Providing personal information is voluntary. During the recruiting and or hiring process sufficient information must be provided. If sufficient information is not provided this may result in being unable to consider your employment.
Disclosure of personal information and recipients
Platform Accounting Group may share your information with a specific office hiring for the position you applied for. Your personal information may be reviewed by the hiring manager, office manager, principals, director, other staff, and / or human resources personnel.
How long does Platform Accounting Group retain your information?
Platform Accounting Group will retain your personal information for the time needed to fulfill the recruiting and hiring process, or if a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The criteria used to determine our retention periods are as follows:
- The length of the application process
- The consideration period of your skills to be suitable for other opportunities
- An ongoing relationship with you
- As required by legal obligation- applicable statutes of limitations, litigation, or regulatory investigations
Security of personal information
Platform Accounting Group uses reasonable physical, technical, and internal safeguards to protect personal information.
Links to third-party websites & services
Platform Accounting Group is not responsible for the privacy, information, or other practices of any third parties, including any third party operating any website or service to which our website links.
Diversity
Platform Accounting Group is an equal opportunity employer, all applicants will be treated equally. Platform Accounting Group does not discriminate, either directly or indirectly, on the grounds of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnic origin, religion, belief, disability, marital status, creed, nationality, national origin, color, age, and/or other protected classes under federal and state laws in any area of recruitment.
Technical data & cookies
We utilize various technologies, such as cookies, pixel tags, and web beacons, for various purposes, which include:
- Recognizing you when you revisit the Site, making your experience more seamless.
- Enhancing the quality of the Site and the services we provide.
- Administering and managing the Site effectively.
- Facilitating communication with you and ensuring relevant interactions.
These technologies help us optimize and personalize your interactions with the Site and enable us to provide you with a more tailored and user-friendly experience.
You may control cookies, which includes preventing or halting the installation and storage of cookies, by adjusting your browser settings and utilizing other related tools. However, please be aware that if you choose to disable cookies, our Site may not function properly, and you might experience limitations in certain features or functionalities. For guidance on how to disable cookies or modify your browser settings, please refer to the Help or Support section of your specific browser for detailed information.
IMPORTANT: Your use of the Site implies your consent to the processing of any personal data collected through cookies for the analytics purposes and functions described earlier.
How can I contact Platform Accounting Group?
For questions about our Platform Accounting Group Privacy Policy, to request that we delete or deactivate your personal information, or to object to Platform Accounting Group uses of your personal information, you may submit a request to [email protected] or call us toll free at (833)270-0803.
Changes to this policy
If changes are made to this Policy Platform Accounting Group will post an updated policy on the Careers page. Please look at the revision date that appears above to see if the Policy has changed. The changes will become effective when the revised Policy is posted on the Careers page.
Additional information for California residents
If you are a California resident and applying for a position with Platform Accounting Group, you may have additional rights available to you regarding your personal information. You may request:
- To know the personal information that has been collected about you
- To delete your personal information
- To have inaccurate personal information corrected
The personal information we collect about applicants is used solely within the context of the applicant process. We may not be able to fulfill a request, to the extent it restricts our ability to comply with applicable laws or regulations, or to comply with legal process, including the need to maintain and preserve records and information related to manage our prospective relationship with you. We do not use or disclose sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for the purposes of the applicant process or is otherwise authorized by applicable law. We do not “sell” or “share” applicant personal information, as those terms are defined under California privacy laws.