Applicant Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 25, 2026

At Create Marketplace, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us during the recruitment process. This Applicant Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect candidate data when you apply for a job with us.

1. Information We Collect

When you apply for a position at Create Marketplace, we may collect the following personal information:

  • Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, and physical address.

  • Professional & Educational History: Resume/CV, cover letter, employment history, qualifications, skills, and references.

  • Application Questionnaire Responses: Answers to role-specific questions provided during the application process.

  • Interview Data: Notes, assessment results, and feedback gathered during interviews.

  • Publicly Available Information: Professional profiles (e.g., LinkedIn) or portfolio websites relevant to your application.

2. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal information strictly for recruitment and hiring purposes, including:

  • Assessing your skills, qualifications, and suitability for the role.

  • Communicating with you regarding your application status or scheduling interviews.

  • Verifying references and conducting background checks (where permitted by law).

  • Maintaining records for legal and regulatory compliance.

  • Considering you for future job openings at Create Marketplace (unless you ask us not to).

3. Service Providers & Data Sharing

We do not sell candidate data. We share your information only with trusted service providers who assist in our recruitment operations, such as our Applicant Tracking System provider (Rippling). These partners are obligated to protect your data and only process it as instructed by Create Marketplace.

4. Data Retention

We retain candidate personal data for as long as necessary to evaluate your candidacy and fulfill our legal obligations. If your application is unsuccessful, we may keep your information on file to contact you about future opportunities unless you request that we remove your data.

5. Your Data Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, update, or request the deletion of your personal data.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights or have questions about how your candidate data is handled, please contact us at privacy@createmarketplace.co.