Effective Date: January 1, 2020
Last Updated: October 18, 2024
At Midwest Substitute Staffing, your privacy is important to us. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information. By using our services or visiting our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information: Name, phone number, and mailing address.
- Employment Information: Resume, certifications, education history, and work preferences.
- Payment Details: Bank account information for payroll purposes.
- Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, and cookies when you interact with our website.
- Background Check Information: Social security number, criminal history, and authorization details required for employment screening.
2. How We Use Your Information
We collect and use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Employment and Staffing Services: To connect schools with qualified substitute teachers and process job applications.
- Communication: To send notifications, job alerts, and updates about your assignments.
- Payroll and Payment Processing: To issue payments for services provided.
- Customer Support: To respond to inquiries or resolve issues.
- Website Improvement: To analyze website traffic and improve functionality through cookies and tracking technologies.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal information in the following situations:
- With Partner Schools: To match your profile with suitable teaching assignments.
- With Service Providers: For background checks, payroll processing, and IT support.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: If required by law, or to protect our legal rights.
- In Business Transfers: If Midwest Subs is acquired or merged with another entity, your data may be transferred as part of the business assets.
4. How We Protect Your Information
We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include:
- Encryption: Sensitive data is encrypted during transmission.
- Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to your information.
- Regular Monitoring: We monitor our systems for potential vulnerabilities and attacks.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access Your Data: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correct Your Data: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Delete Your Data: Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Withdraw Consent: Opt-out of marketing emails or revoke consent for non-essential data collection.
- File a Complaint: Contact us or file a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your data has been mishandled.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact your experience on our site.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services or meet legal obligations. Employment-related information will be stored for a period required by law or as long as you are actively engaged with us.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will promptly delete it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on our website with the new effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or need to exercise your data rights, please contact us through our Contact Page.
