Effective Date: September 2025

Focus PR Group (“Focus,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your personal information. This Privacy Statement and Applicant Terms explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you apply for a role with us.

1. Personal Information We Collect

When you submit an application, we may collect the following information:

• Contact details (e.g., name, email, phone, address).

• Employment history and qualifications (resume/CV, cover letter, references).

• Application materials (answers to form questions, writing samples, work portfolios).

• Interview notes and assessments.

• Any other information you choose to provide during the application process.

2. Purpose of Processing Your Information

We use your information for:
a. Application Review – to assess your qualifications and suitability for roles.
b. Communication – to contact you about interviews, status updates, or next steps.
c. Recordkeeping – to maintain application records as required by law.
d. Future Opportunities – if you consent, we may retain your information to notify you about future job openings.

3. Legal Basis

We process your information based on:

• Our legitimate interest in managing recruitment.

• Legal obligations under employment and equal opportunity laws.

• Your consent, when applicable (e.g., if you opt in to future opportunities).

4. Data Retention

• We retain applicant information for up to 2 years after the hiring process concludes, unless a longer period is required by law.

• You may request earlier deletion by contacting us (see Section 7).

5. How We Share Information

• Your data is only shared with individuals at Focus involved in hiring decisions.

• We may use third-party service providers (e.g., job boards, recruiting platforms, or background check vendors) solely for recruitment purposes.

• We do not sell or trade your personal information.

6. Safeguards

We use reasonable security measures (technical and organizational) to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

7. Your Rights

You may request to:

• Access, correct, or update your personal information.

• Request deletion of your information (unless restricted by law).

• Withdraw consent for us to retain your application for future opportunities.

Contact us at: info@FocusPRGroup.com

8. Applicant Certification

By submitting your application, you certify that:

• All information provided is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

• Any false or misleading information may result in disqualification from consideration or termination of employment if discovered later.

• Focus PR Group reserves the right to modify the hiring process at its discretion.

9. Accessibility and Accommodations

We are committed to providing equal opportunities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete your application or participate in the interview process, please contact us at info@FocusPRGroup.com

10. Updates

We may update this Privacy Statement and Applicant Terms from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.