Candidate privacy notice
Candidate information deserves a narrower use governed by consent than general marketing data.
Last updated: July 16, 2026Candidate data
Application and recruiting information may include contact details, work history, location, time zone, availability, compensation expectations, resume or portfolio links, uploaded files, interview notes, work samples, references, application source, and consent records.
Application systems
First Hire plans to use GoHighLevel as the candidate record and workflow system. A restricted Google Sheet may receive mapped application fields as an operational review table. The sheet is not intended to replace the candidate record, and access should be limited to approved recruiting users.
Purpose and sharing
Information is used to evaluate role alignment and may be shared with a prospective client only for a relevant search and under the approved process.
Consent boundaries
Consent to process an application is separate from any optional permission to retain a profile for future opportunities, share a profile with a prospective client, or send promotional text messages. Phone collection alone does not authorize SMS or WhatsApp communication.
Retention and correction
Candidate information is retained only as long as reasonably needed for recruiting, consent, security, legal, and recordkeeping purposes. Candidates may request access, correction, withdrawal, or deletion where applicable by emailing hello@startfirsthire.com.