1. Purpose

This Information Practices and Policies for Applicants (“Policy”) describes how The Bindu Institute, LLC (“The Bindu Institute,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, shares, stores, and protects personal information submitted by individuals applying for employment or contract opportunities for in-person and/or virtual positions.

 

This Policy applies to applicants applying through our Careers Page or through third-party recruitment platforms such as Career Plug, ADP, ZipRecruiter, or similar applicant tracking systems. It applies to applicants residing in Florida, Georgia, Texas, and other U.S. states, particularly for virtual service positions.

2. Information We Collect

When you apply for a position with The Bindu Institute, we may collect the following categories of personal information:

  • Full name
  • Contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
  • Resume/CV and employment history
  • Educational background
  • Professional licenses, certifications, or credentials (if applicable)
  • References and reference contact information
  • Work authorization status
  • Background screening information (if applicable and legally permitted)
  • Information related to availability for in-person or virtual roles
  • Any additional information voluntarily submitted in your application, cover letter, or during interviews

We collect only the information reasonably necessary to evaluate your candidacy and comply with applicable employment laws.

3. How We Use Applicant Information

Applicant information is used solely for legitimate business and hiring purposes, including:

  • Reviewing qualifications and assessing suitability for employment or contract roles
  • Communicating with applicants regarding current or future opportunities
  • Conducting interviews (virtual or in-person)
  • Verifying professional credentials, licensure, and references
  • Conducting background checks, where required and legally permitted
  • Complying with state and federal legal obligations
  • Maintaining records related to recruitment and hiring

We do not sell applicant personal information.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share applicant information only as necessary for legitimate recruitment and business operations. This may include:

  • Third-party applicant tracking and payroll systems (such as Career Plug, ADP, ZipRecruiter, or similar service providers)
  • Background screening providers, if applicable
  • Professional advisors (e.g., legal, HR, or compliance consultants)
  • Government agencies or regulatory authorities, when required by law

All third-party service providers are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and data security standards.

Applicant information is not shared for marketing purposes.

5. Data Retention

The Bindu Institute retains applicant information only as long as reasonably necessary for:

  • Hiring and recruitment decisions
  • Compliance with federal and state employment laws
  • Legitimate business recordkeeping

If you are not selected for a position, your information may be retained for future employment consideration unless you request deletion, subject to applicable legal requirements.

If hired, relevant applicant information may become part of your personnel file.

When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or destroyed according to our data retention practices.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect applicant information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we take appropriate measures to secure personal information, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

7. Applicant Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to request access to personal information we maintain about you
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate information
  • The right to request deletion of personal information, subject to legal and regulatory obligations
  • The right to know whether your personal information is being shared

To submit a request regarding your personal information, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Voluntary Submission

Submission of personal information through our Careers Page or third-party hiring platforms is voluntary. However, failure to provide requested information may limit our ability to evaluate your application.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on our Careers Page with a revised effective date.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Policy or how your applicant information is handled, please contact:

The Bindu Institute, LLC
1913 Highway 87
Navarre, FL 32566
Phone: 850-816-8122

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