Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Fordified Staffing LLC ("Fordified Staffing," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website at fordifiedstaffing.com, submit a form, apply for employment, or otherwise interact with us.

By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you submit through forms, applications, or communications, including:

• Full name, first name, last name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company name and job title (for employer inquiries)
• Employment history, skills, certifications, and work experience (for candidates)
• Service needs, position requirements, and other inquiry details
• Any other information you choose to provide in messages or applications

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and approximate location
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Referral source
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide staffing services
• Match candidates with available employment opportunities
• Process applications and communicate about positions
• Provide quotes and services to potential employer clients
• Send communications via phone, email, or SMS text message
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and protect our rights

4. SMS and Text Messaging

If you provide your phone number and consent to receive text messages, you may receive SMS communications from Fordified Staffing related to:

• Job opportunities and placement updates
• Application status
• Client inquiries and service follow up
• Important account or service notifications

Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies based on your engagement with us. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message. Reply HELP for assistance. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of employment or services.

We comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and only send SMS messages to individuals who have provided express written consent.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

With Potential Employers

For candidates, we share relevant qualifications, work history, and contact details with employer clients evaluating you for placement.

With Service Providers

We use trusted third party providers for hosting, customer relationship management, email delivery, payroll processing, background checks, and other business operations. These providers access information only as needed to perform their services.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Fordified Staffing, our clients, candidates, or others.

Business Transfers

If Fordified Staffing is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, analyze traffic, and improve user experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling them may affect website functionality.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Candidate information is typically retained for up to 7 years for compliance purposes.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your information, subject to legal exceptions
• Opt out of SMS: Reply STOP to any text message
• Opt out of email: Click unsubscribe in any marketing email
• Do Not Sell: We do not sell personal information

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected] or call (713) 714-0056.

10. California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These include the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete that information, the right to correct inaccurate information, and the right to non discrimination for exercising your privacy rights. Contact us using the information above to exercise these rights.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

12. Third Party Links

Our website may contain links to third party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of our website or services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us:

Fordified Staffing LLC
11111 Katy Freeway, Suite 910
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: (713) 714-0056
Email: [email protected]