Effective Date: April 22, 2024
Introduction
In compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other relevant privacy regulations, shrinkMD, its affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “us,” or “shrinkMD”) are committed to protecting the privacy of our employees, contractors, and job applicants residing in California (collectively, “California Personnel” or “you”). This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of your personal information. It does not cover information protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act which are safeguarded separately.
Policy Updates
We review and update this Privacy Policy annually. The current policy will always be available on our website, noting the last revision date. Changes take effect immediately upon posting.
Information We Collect
We collect various types of Personal Information about our California Personnel, which may include:
- Identifiers: Names, addresses, email addresses, social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and other similar identifiers.
- Demographic Information: Characteristics of protected classifications under California or federal law such as race, religion, age, sex, gender identity, marital status, military and veteran status.
- Employment Details: Employment history, performance evaluations, and workplace conduct reports.
- Educational Information: Not publicly available information directly related to your educational background such as grades and transcripts.
- Electronic Activity: Interactions with our internet network, including browsing history and device information.
- Professional Information: Employment records, contractual agreements, and benefit enrollments.
Purpose of Data Collection
Your personal information is used for various workforce-related purposes, including:
- Compensation and Benefits Management: Managing payroll, benefits, performance, training, and professional development.
- Workplace Security: Ensuring the integrity and security of our premises and digital networks.
- Legal Compliance: Fulfilling our legal and regulatory obligations.
- Emergency Contact: Communicating with you during emergencies.
Your Rights
As a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Information: You have the right to be informed of the personal information we collect and its purposes.
- Notice of Changes: You will be notified of any significant updates to this policy.
Currently, specific rights provided under the CCPA, such as the right to request deletion of personal information, do not apply to employee data but are expected to in the future. This policy will be updated accordingly to reflect those rights.
Security and Monitoring
Please be aware that there is no expectation of privacy regarding the use of shrinkMD’s business and information technology resources, which are subject to monitoring and review in compliance with legal and operational standards.
Further Assistance
If you have questions about this Privacy Notice or our privacy practices, please contact us at the email address on our website.
