Privacy Statement
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Preferred Staffing is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information entrusted to us by job candidates, client companies, and website visitors. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws and regulations.
Information We Collect
Job Candidates
We collect personal information necessary to provide staffing and recruitment services, including:
Contact Information: Name, address, phone number, email address
Professional Information: Resume, work history, education, skills, certifications, references
Background Information: Employment verification, criminal background checks (where legally permitted), drug test results (where applicable)
Identification Information: Social Security number, driver’s license, work authorization status
Financial Information: Salary expectations, tax withholding information for placed candidates
Assessment Data: Skills tests, personality assessments, interview notes
Sensitive Personal Information (California residents): Precise geolocation data (if using mobile applications), government-issued identification numbers, financial account information, health information from drug tests
Sources of Information: We collect this information directly from you, from references you provide, from background check providers, from previous employers (with consent), and from publicly available sources such as professional networking sites.
Client Companies
We collect business information from our client companies, including:
Company Details: Business name, address, contact information
Job Requirements: Position descriptions, required qualifications, compensation details
Contact Information: Names and contact details of hiring managers and authorized representatives
Website Visitors
We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, click patterns
Cookies and Tracking: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies
How We Use Your Information
For Job Candidates
Match candidates with suitable job opportunities
Conduct background checks and verification processes
Communicate about job opportunities and application status
Provide career counseling and professional development resources
Maintain candidate database for future opportunities
Process payroll and benefits for placed temporary employees
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
For Client Companies
Identify and present qualified candidates
Facilitate the hiring process
Provide ongoing account management and support
Analyze staffing trends and market data
For All Users
Improve our services and website functionality
Send relevant communications and updates
Comply with legal obligations
Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
Information Sharing and Disclosure
California Residents – CCPA Disclosures (Past 12 Months)
We do not sell or share personal information. We do not sell personal information to third parties for monetary consideration, nor do we share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Categories of Personal Information Disclosed for Business Purposes:
Professional information to client companies for job matching and placement
Contact information to background check and verification providers
Financial information to payroll and benefits service providers
Assessment data to skills testing platforms
Categories of Service Providers and Contractors Who Received Information:
Client companies (potential employers) – for job placement services
Background check and verification service providers – for employment screening
Payroll and benefits administration companies – for employee services
Technology service providers – for data storage and system operations
Legal and professional service providers – for compliance and business operations
We may disclose your personal information in the following circumstances:
With Client Companies
For job candidates, we share relevant professional information with potential employers as part of our recruitment services. We do not share personal information unrelated to job qualifications without consent.
With Service Providers and Contractors
We may disclose information with trusted service providers and contractors who assist us in our business operations under written agreements that restrict their use of the information to the specific services they provide. These include:
Background check and verification services
Payroll and benefits administration
Technology and data storage services
Legal and professional services
These service providers are contractually prohibited from selling, retaining, using, or disclosing the personal information for any purpose other than performing the specific services outlined in our agreements.
For Legal Compliance
We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government regulation, or when necessary to:
Protect our legal rights and interests
Investigate potential violations of our terms of service
Protect the safety and security of our users
Comply with employment law requirements
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security measures include:
Encrypted data transmission and storage
Access controls and authentication procedures
Regular security assessments and updates
Employee training on data protection practices
Secure disposal of physical and electronic records
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Generally:
Active Candidates: Information is retained while actively seeking placement and for a reasonable period thereafter
Placed Candidates: Employment records are maintained according to legal requirements
Inactive Candidates: Information may be retained for future opportunities, subject to your preferences
Client Information: Business information is retained for the duration of our relationship and as required by law
Your Rights and Choices
California Residents – CCPA Rights
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
Right to Know (Access): Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months, including:
Categories of personal information collected
Categories of sources from which information was collected
Business or commercial purpose for collecting information
Categories of third parties with whom we share information
Specific pieces of personal information collected about you
Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions for business operations, legal compliance, and security purposes.
Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. Therefore, there is no need to opt-out of such practices.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: Request that we limit our use of your sensitive personal information to specific purposes outlined in the CCPA.
Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising any of your CCPA rights.
How to Exercise Your CCPA Rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at (423) 272-7897 or submit a request via email at privacy@usepreferred.com. We will verify your identity before processing your request and respond within 45 days (extendable to 90 days if needed).
Other Privacy Rights
Marketing Communications: You can unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time
Job Opportunity Notifications: You can update your preferences for receiving job alerts
Database Inclusion: You can request removal from our candidate database
Cookies and Tracking: You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental consent.
Changes to This Privacy Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated statement on our website and updating the “Last Updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Statement or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Preferred Staffing
Human Resources
1040 Tidewater Court
Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: (423) 272-7897
Email: privacy@usepreferred.com
For specific requests regarding your personal information, please provide sufficient detail to help us locate your records and verify your identity.
This Privacy Statement applies to all personal information collected by Preferred Staffing through our website, mobile applications, and in the course of providing our staffing and recruitment services.