Privacy Notice

Effective Date: July 28, 2026

Last Updated on: July 28, 2026

This Privacy Notice explains how Peoplelink, LLC and its affiliates (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collect, use, disclose, and retain personal information through this website. This Privacy Notice applies to (1) website visitors and (2) job applicants and individuals submitting information for potential employment or placement through this website.

1. Personal Information We Collect

Depending on your relationship with us, we may collect or have collected the following categories of personal information within the last twelve (12) months:

Contact & Identifiers
Names, aliases, postal addresses, email addresses, telephone/mobile numbers, signatures, username and password (if you create an online account), date of birth, citizenship/residency, and, where needed for payments, limited bank or payroll details. For clients and prospects: company name, job title, and business contact details.

Protected Class Information (where permitted/required by law)
Information about legally protected characteristics (e.g., age, gender, race/ethnicity, disability or veteran status) collected only for compliance, reporting, or diversity programs.

Commercial/Transactional Information
Records of services requested, purchased, or considered and related interactions with our offerings.

Education Records
Non-public education information (e.g., schools attended, degrees, transcripts/certifications) consistent with in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. section 1232g, Sec. 1232g; 34 C.F.R. Part 99).

Internet/Device Activity
Browsing and usage data related to our sites or portals (e.g., IP address, device identifiers, pages viewed, time zone, browser/OS details) and interactions with our emails or ads.

Geolocation Data
Approximate or precise location derived from devices, apps, or tools—only if location features are used and shared with us.

Audio/Visual/Electronic Media
Voicemail recordings, video interview recordings (if you choose to participate), photographs you provide or make public (e.g., LinkedIn or other social media), and security camera footage when visiting our offices.

Biometric Data (rare; only if required/allowed by law)
Physiological or behavioral characteristics used for identity verification (e.g., facial recognition/voiceprints) when a client system or facility uses such tools.

Professional & Employment Information
Resumes/CVs, work and education history, licenses/certifications, language abilities, references, security clearance/work authorization details, skills/assessments, interview notes, information contained in publicly available professional profiles (such as LinkedIn) and other job-application or onboarding information (including photographs provided for ID badges).

Sensitive Personal Information

• Government IDs (e.g., SSN, driver’s license, passport)
• Login/account credentials with security codes or passwords
• Precise geolocation
• Racial/ethnic origin (for lawful EEO/diversity purposes)
• Biometric identifiers
• Health information relevant to work, benefits, workplace safety, or accommodations
• Contents of communications where we are not the intended recipient (we do not monitor private content)

Compensation & Benefits Data (for employees/placed talent)
Salary/wage rates, benefit elections, payroll and tax details, and (where needed for benefits administration) dependent information (e.g., name, relationship, DOB, SSN).

Job or Position Information
Desired roles, locations, shifts, start dates, compensation ranges, and other placement preferences. For clients/prospects: role descriptions, requirements, and wage/bill rate information.

Health & Safety Information (employment context)
Workplace injury/illness reports, fitness-for-duty or accommodation documentation, and insurance/policy details as needed to meet legal or client site requirements.

Inferences/Profiles
Insights drawn from the information above to tailor job matches, communications, or services (e.g., likely interests, preferences, or suitability for certain roles).

We may obtain the categories of personal information listed above from the following categories of sources:

• Directly from you, when you submit a job application, create an online profile, request a candidate, or contact us.
• Automatically, when you visit our websites (e.g., through cookies, IP addresses, browser type, and device information).
• From third parties, such as job boards, social networks and professional networks (like LinkedIn), referrals, background check vendors, and our clients.

1.  How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information for:

• Operating, securing, and improving this website
• Responding to inquiries and communications, including through AI-enabled chatbots or similar technologies
• Recruiting and evaluating job applicants, including through technology-assisted tools, such as AI-enabled resume screening and candidate matching tools, where permitted by law
• Managing the employment / assignment relationship
• Conducting background checks, credential verifications, and other pre-employment screenings, where permitted by law
• Submitting applicant information to potential hiring clients
• Providing services to clients and maintaining business operations
• Engaging in marketing activities (where permitted by law)
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

We may share personal information with:

• Service providers (e.g., hosting providers, applicant tracking systems, background screening providers)
• Client companies where an applicant may be considered for employment
• Affiliates and related entities for recruiting and business operations (job boards, recruitment platforms)
• Professional advisors (e.g., auditors, accountants, attorneys, insurers)
• Government agencies, if required by law

We do not sell personal information. We may share limited data (like cookies or IP addresses) with analytics or advertising partners, which may constitute “sharing” under some state laws. You may opt out as described below.

1. Data Retention & Children’s Privacy

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Notice, including to provide services, maintain business records, comply with legal requirements, or resolve disputes. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and applicable legal obligations. When personal information is no longer needed, or if you submit a request for deletion, we may securely delete or de-identify it, or retain it where required or permitted by law, including for employment, tax, payroll, safety, dispute resolution, fraud prevention, or other recordkeeping purpose.

We do not knowingly collect data from any person under the age of 18 and this website and the services offered are only intended for those 18 or older. If we learn we have collected or received personal data from a child under 18 years old without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information.

1. Your Choices

These are optional choices you may make regarding how we communicate with you and how certain data is used.

• Providing Information: You may choose not to provide certain information. However, if information is needed for staffing, placement, onboarding, payroll, or employment-related services, we may be unable to proceed with certain opportunities or services if you decline to provide it.
• Opting Out of Targeted Advertising / “Sharing”: We do not sell personal information. If we engage in activities that may be considered “sharing” personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising (such as certain analytics or tailored advertising tools), you may opt out at any time. You may do so by clicking the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in the website footer or submitting a request using the contact methods listed in this Privacy Notice. Please note that an opt-out applies to the specific browser and device used and may need to be repeated if you use multiple browsers or devices.
• Communications Preferences: We may contact you about job opportunities or services relevant to your experience or interests. You may opt out of promotional or recruiting communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in the message or by contacting us directly. We may still send non-promotional communications related to employment or ongoing service matters (e.g., scheduling, payroll, compliance notices).

1. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have additional privacy rights under applicable law. These may include the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we maintain about you
• Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal and business retention requirements (including employment, tax, payroll, fraud prevention, and recordkeeping obligations)
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Request to opt out of the sharing of personal information used for cross-context behavioral advertising
• Limit to use of sensitive personal information (if applicable)
• Be free from retaliation for exercising any privacy rights

To submit a request, you may contact us at: privacy@peoplelinkgroup.com or 1-888-702-7074.

We will verify your identity before processing certain requests. If your request is denied, you may have the right to appeal the decision by following the appeal instructions provided in our response.

1. Additional Rights for California Residents

If you reside in California, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”). In addition to the rights listed in Section 5, California residents have the right to:

• Request to Know the personal information we collected about you, including the categories, sources, purposes of collection, and disclosures.
• Request Deletion of personal information, subject to legal and business retention requirements (including employment, tax, payroll, fraud prevention, and recordkeeping obligations).
• Request Correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Opt Out of the Sale or Sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
• Limit the Use and Disclosure of Sensitive Personal Information, where such rights apply.
• Be free from discrimination or retaliation for exercising your privacy rights.

To submit a request, you may contact us at: privacy@peoplelinkgroup.com or 1-888-702-7074. You may also use the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in the website footer to exercise your sale/sharing opt-out.

We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. If you authorize an agent to make a request on your behalf, we may require proof of your authorization. We will respond to verifiable requests within the timeframes required by California law and will notify you if an extension is needed.

1. Revisions to Privacy Notice

This Privacy Notice is not a contract and may be changed at any time as permitted by applicable law. When we make changes, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and post the updated version on our website. The updated Privacy Notice will be effective when posted. We encourage you to review this Privacy Notice periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect personal information. If we make material changes, we may also provide additional notice (for example, by email or by posting a banner on our website).

Continued use of our website or services after an update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Notice.

1. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Notice or our privacy practices, please contact:

Peoplelink, LLC
Attn: Privacy Officer
431 East Colfax Ave.

South Bend, IN 46617

privacy@peoplelinkgroup.com

1-888-702-7074