Privacy Policy

The City of McFarland values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data you share during the recruitment process. This notice explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with federal, state, and local privacy laws. To view our Privacy Policy click here 

1. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect:

• Contact information (name, phone number, email, address)

• Résumé/CV, cover letters, references, and related application materials

• Employment preferences, availability, and salary expectations

• Information shared during interviews, evaluations, or testing

• Background and reference check results (if applicable)

• Online professional profiles (e.g., LinkedIn)

• Correspondence with the City regarding your application

2. How We Use Your Data

Your personal data is used for recruitment-related purposes, such as:

• Evaluating your qualifications

• Scheduling interviews and providing status updates

• Conducting background or reference checks (when legally permissible)

• Maintaining legally required recruitment records

3. Sharing of Personal Data

We may share your data only as necessary and in compliance with the law:

• With recruitment service providers

• With recruiting agencies or referrals (for general updates)

• With background check providers, when permissible

• With government or regulatory authorities, if legally required

• During lawful transfers of City records

We do not sell candidate information.

4. Data Security and Retention

• We implement safeguards to protect your data, but no system is 100% secure.

• Information is retained only as long as necessary for recruitment, legal compliance, or until you request deletion (when allowed by law).

5. Your Rights

You may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your data

• Restrict or object to processing activities

• Withdraw consent (where applicable)

• File a complaint with a supervisory authority

Requests can be submitted directly to the City’s HR Department.

6. Minors

We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18 during recruitment.

7. Updates

This Notice may be updated periodically. Updates will be posted on our website and in recruitment materials.

8. Contact Information

For questions about this Notice or your personal data, please contact: 

City of McFarland – Human Resources Department 401 W. Kern Ave McFarland, CA 93250 Phone: (661) 792-3091 Email: hr@cityofmcfarland.org