Ag Partners Data Privacy in Our Recruitment Process:
Ag Partners and Red Wing Grain cares about your privacy and the security of your personal information during our recruiting process. This statement explains how we collect, use, and retain your data when you apply for a position with us. We follow fair hiring practices and comply with the Minnesota Human Rights Act (for positions in Minnesota) and the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act (for positions in Wisconsin). We do not discriminate against applicants based on legally protected characteristics, and we only use the information we collect to evaluate your qualifications for the job.
Collecting and Using Your Information:
When you apply for a job with Ag Partners or Red Wing Grain, we collect the personal information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, contact details, work history, education, skills, professional certifications, and any other information you choose to share with us in your resume, cover letter, application form, or during interviews.
We use this information for important recruitment purposes, including:
- Improving our recruitment processes.
- Assessing your qualifications, skills, experience, and fit for the job you applied for, and other potential opportunities.
- Communicating with you about your application, interview schedules, and the recruitment process.
- Scheduling and conducting interviews.
- Verifying the information you provide, including your employment history and qualifications, and conducting background checks if the role requires and where permitted by law.
- Complying with legal obligations.
Data Retention:
We will keep your personal information only as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. For candidates who are not hired for a specific role, we will retain your application data for up to one year after the recruitment process for that position ends. This allows us to consider you for future roles that may align with your skills and experience. After this time, we will store the data in a secure, archived location for the required retention period. If you are hired, your application data will become part of your employee record and will follow our internal employee data privacy policies.
Your Rights:
You have the right to request access to the personal information we have about you regarding your application and to receive a copy of this data. You can also request the correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information. To exercise these rights or if you have questions about our data privacy practices, please contact our Ag Partners Human Resources Department at 651-923-4496.
Updates to this Statement: We may update this data privacy recruiting statement occasionally. We will share any changes on our career website as needed.
By submitting your application, you confirm that you have read and understood this Data Privacy in Our Recruitment Process statement.