Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how 1st Choice Personnel, Inc., doing business as East Texas Staffing ("1st Choice Personnel," "we," "us," or "our"), collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information. It applies to our website at www.1stchoicepersonnel.net (the "Site"), our staffing and recruiting services, and our communications with job seekers, associates, clients, and visitors.

By using our Site or services, or by applying for work or requesting staff through us, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Information we collect

The information we collect depends on how you interact with us.

Information you provide to us

• Job seekers and associates: name, contact details, address, work history, education, skills, certifications, references, resume, availability, desired positions, and information you share during interviews or applications.
• Employment-related information: once you are placed or engaged, we may collect information required to employ and pay you, such as your Social Security number, date of birth, government-issued identification, work authorization and I-9 documentation, tax withholding details, direct deposit or banking information, emergency contacts, and benefits elections.
• Background and eligibility information: where permitted by law and with any required consent, results of background checks, criminal history checks, employment and education verifications, skills or aptitude testing, and drug and alcohol screening.
• Clients and business contacts: name, job title, company, and business contact information provided when you request staff or communicate with us.
• Communications: the content of messages, forms, emails, and calls you send to us.

Information we collect automatically

• Usage and device data: when you visit the Site we may automatically collect your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, referring pages, and dates and times of access, through cookies and similar technologies.

How we use your information

• To provide staffing and recruiting services, including matching job seekers with employers and openings.
• To process applications, evaluate candidates, and coordinate interviews and placements.
• To onboard, employ, pay, and administer benefits for associates, and to meet payroll, tax, and employment obligations.
• To conduct background checks, verifications, and drug and alcohol screening where permitted and with any required consent.
• To communicate with you about applications, assignments, openings, schedules, and service updates, including by phone, email, and text message.
• To operate, maintain, and improve our Site and services.
• To comply with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations, and to protect our rights, safety, and property.

Text messages (SMS)

With your consent, we may send you text messages about job openings, applications, assignments, scheduling, and other staffing-related communications. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

You can opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message from us. Reply HELP for help, or contact us using the details below. After you opt out, we may send a single message confirming your request, and you may continue to receive non-marketing messages where permitted by law.

Your consent to receive text messages is not a condition of applying for work, being placed, or receiving any service from us. We do not sell your mobile phone number, and we do not share mobile opt-in information or consent with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Cookies and analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember your preferences, and understand how the Site is used. We use Google Analytics to help us measure and improve Site performance; Google may process usage data as described in its own privacy policies. You can control cookies through your browser settings and can opt out of Google Analytics using the tools Google provides.

How we share information

We share personal information only as needed to provide our services and as described below:

• Employers and clients: we share job seeker and associate information with the employers and clients who may hire, engage, or supervise you, so they can evaluate candidates and manage assignments.
• Service providers: we share information with vendors that support our operations, such as background check and drug screening providers, payroll and tax processors, benefits administrators, applicant tracking and hosting providers, and communications providers.
• Government and legal: we share information with government agencies and others where required for employment eligibility (such as E-Verify and I-9), tax, unemployment, workers' compensation, and other legal or regulatory purposes, or to respond to lawful requests.
• Business transfers: if we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With your direction or consent: we share information when you ask us to or otherwise consent.

We do not sell your personal information.

Data retention

We keep personal information for as long as needed to provide our services, maintain your candidate or employment records, and meet our legal, tax, and recordkeeping obligations. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or de-identify it.

How we protect your information

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your choices and rights

• Access and updates: you may contact us to review or update the information you have provided.
• Marketing and texts: you can opt out of marketing emails using the unsubscribe link and out of text messages by replying STOP.
• State privacy rights: depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete certain personal information, or to appeal a decision about a request. To make a request, contact us using the details below. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.

Children's privacy

Our Site and services are intended for individuals who are of legal working age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.

Third-party sites and login portals

Our Site links to third-party services, including employee timecard, payroll, associate, and client login portals operated by our vendors. Those services have their own privacy practices, and this Privacy Policy does not apply to them. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party service you use.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. Your continued use of the Site or our services after an update means you accept the revised policy.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact us at:

1st Choice Personnel, Inc. (DBA East Texas Staffing)
7330 Fern Ave, Suite 804
Shreveport, LA 71106
Phone: (318) 797-7810
Email: Shreveport@1stchoicepersonnel.net

See also our Terms of Service.