This policy explains:
What information we collect during our application and recruitment process and why we collect it;
How we use that information; and
How to access and update that information.
Your use of Google services is governed by any applicable terms and our general Privacy Policy.
Types of information we collect
This policy covers the information you share with us and/or which may be acquired or produced by Google LLC, its subsidiaries and its affiliates during the application or recruitment process including:
Your name, address, email address, telephone number and other contact information;
Your resume or CV, cover letter, previous and/or relevant work experience or other experience, education, transcripts, or other information you provide to us in support of an application and/or the application and recruitment process;
Information from interviews and phone-screenings you may have, if any;
Details of the type of employment you are or may be looking for, current and/or desired salary and other terms relating to compensation and benefits packages, willingness to relocate, or other job preferences;
Details of how you heard about the position you are applying for;
Any sensitive and/or demographic information processed during the application or recruitment process such as gender, information about your citizenship and/or nationality, medical or health information and/or your racial or ethnic origin;
Reference information and/or information received from background checks (where applicable), including information provided by third parties;
Information relating to any previous applications you may have made to Google and/or any previous employment history with Google;
Your information from publicly available sources, including online, that we believe is relevant to your application or a potential future application (e.g. your LinkedIn profile); and/or
Information related to any assessment you may take as part of the interview screening process.
How we use information we collect
Your information will be used by Google for the purposes of carrying out its application and recruitment process which includes:
Assessing your skills, qualifications and interests against our career opportunities;
Verifying your information and carrying out reference checks and/or conducting background checks (where applicable) if you are offered a job;
Communications with you about the recruitment process and/or your application(s), including, in appropriate cases, informing you of other potential career opportunities at Google;
Creating and/or submitting reports as required under any local laws and/or regulations, where applicable;
Where requested by you, assisting you with obtaining an immigration visa or work permit where required;
Making improvements to Google’s application and/or recruitment process;
Complying with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes or enforceable governmental requests; and/or
Proactively conducting research about your educational and professional background and skills and contacting you if we think you would be suitable for a role with us.
We may process information regarding your demographics as described above where we are required to do so to meet our legal and contractual obligations, such as reporting obligations to authorities and third parties and other similar requirements.
Google may also use your information to help develop, train, fine-tune, and improve machine learning models and foundational technologies that power various Google products and tools, including internal tools and where it is in our legitimate interests to do so.
We will also use your information to protect the rights and property of Google, our users, applicants, candidates, employees or the public as required or permitted by law.
If you are offered and accept employment with Google, the information collected during the application and recruitment process will become part of your employment record.
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