Privacy Policy

Introduction

Sierra Nevada Construction, Inc. (“SNC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you visit our careers website at careers.snc.biz (the “Site”), submit a job application, or otherwise interact with us in connection with employment opportunities.

This Site is a recruitment-focused website operated by Sierra Nevada Construction, Inc., headquartered at 2055 E. Greg Street, Sparks, NV 89431. We operate across Nevada and California, and as such, this Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws including:

• The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) — Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1798.100 et seq.
• The Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 603A (Nevada Online Privacy Law)
• The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (applicable to visitors from the European Economic Area)
• Other applicable federal and state privacy regulations

Please read this Policy carefully. By using the Site or submitting an application, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use this Site.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information you provide directly to us, as well as information collected automatically when you use the Site.

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you submit a job application or contact us through the Site, we may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Position of interest / job role
• Resume, CV, and any documents you attach
• Cover letters, work history, references, and other application materials
• Any other information you voluntarily include in your message or application

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring URL (how you arrived at our Site)
• Date and time of your visit
• Device identifiers and technical information

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

• Social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram, when you interact with our social media pages or apply through a linked platform
• Job boards or referral sources that direct you to our Site
• Professional references or background check providers (where applicable and permitted by law)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

3.1 Recruitment and Hiring

• To receive, review, and process your job application
• To communicate with you about your application status
• To assess your qualifications and suitability for open positions
• To schedule and conduct interviews
• To contact references you have provided
• To conduct background checks where required and legally permitted

3.2 Site Operations and Improvement

• To operate, maintain, and improve the functionality of the Site
• To analyze website usage, traffic, and performance
• To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents
• To debug and troubleshoot technical issues

3.3 Legal Compliance

• To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations
• To respond to lawful requests from government authorities
• To enforce our legal rights and protect against liability

3.4 Communications

• To respond to your inquiries submitted through the Site
• To send you information about future job openings (with your consent where required by law)

3.5 Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR — EEA Visitors)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate interests in evaluating job candidates and managing our recruitment activities, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights.
• Contract: Processing necessary to take steps at your request prior to entering into an employment contract.
• Legal Obligation: Processing necessary for compliance with our legal obligations.
• Consent: Where we rely on your consent (e.g., to retain your information for future job openings), you have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your personal information with third parties for monetary or other valuable consideration, except as described below.

4.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site and processing applications, including:

• Website hosting and content management providers (this Site is powered by WordPress)
• Form submission and data processing tools
• Email communication services
• Analytics providers (e.g., website traffic analysis tools like Google Analytics)
• Background check providers (where applicable, with your authorization)

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as instructed by us and to maintain appropriate security measures.

4.2 Affiliates and Business Operations

We may share your information within Sierra Nevada Construction, Inc.’s internal departments (e.g., Human Resources, Operations) on a need-to-know basis for recruitment purposes.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when we believe disclosure is required or permitted by law, such as:

• In response to a valid subpoena, court order, or legal process
• To comply with applicable laws or regulations
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of SNC, our employees, or others
• In connection with an investigation of suspected fraud, security threats, or illegal activity

5. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

This section applies to California residents and job applicants who are residents of California. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information.

5.1 Categories of Personal Information Collected

In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information (as defined under the CCPA):

• Identifiers: Name, email address, IP address, device identifiers
• Personal Records: Resume, employment history, references, educational information
• Internet or Network Activity: Browsing history on the Site, pages visited, referring URL
• Geolocation Data: Approximate location derived from IP address
• Professional or Employment Information: Job history, skills, qualifications, position of interest

5.2 Purposes for Collection

We collect the above categories for the business purposes described in Section 3 of this Policy.

5.3 Categories of Recipients

We disclose personal information to the categories of recipients described in Section 4. We do not sell or share personal information as defined under the CCPA/CPRA.

5.4 Your California Privacy Rights

As a California resident, you have the following rights:

• Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources, the purposes for collection, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected about you, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., where retention is necessary for legal obligations or to complete a transaction you requested).
• Right to Correct: You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: We do not sell or share your personal information as defined under the CCPA/CPRA. If this practice changes, we will update this Policy and provide an opt-out mechanism.
• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: We do not use sensitive personal information beyond what is necessary to perform the services you requested.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights. We will not deny you services, charge different prices, or provide a different quality of service because you exercised your rights.

5.5 How to Submit a California Privacy Request

To exercise your California privacy rights, you may contact us by:

• Mail: Sierra Nevada Construction, Inc., Attn: Privacy Officer, 2055 E. Greg Street, Sparks, NV 89431
• Phone: 775-355-0420

We will verify your identity before processing your request. You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf; the agent must provide proof of authorization.

We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 days. If we require more time (up to 90 days), we will inform you of the reason and extension in writing.

6. Nevada Privacy Rights

Under Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 603A, Nevada residents have the right to opt out of the sale of covered information. We do not sell personal information of Nevada residents. If you wish to submit an opt-out request for any future sale, you may contact us at the information provided in Section 5.5 above.

7. Rights of EEA Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or applicable national data protection law:

• Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR): You have the right to obtain confirmation of whether we process your personal data and to receive a copy of that data.
• Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): You have the right to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances (e.g., when data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected).
• Right to Restrict Processing (Art. 18 GDPR): You have the right to request that we limit the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): Where processing is based on consent or contract, you have the right to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR): You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority if you believe your rights under the GDPR have been violated.

To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10. We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

7.1 International Data Transfers

Sierra Nevada Construction, Inc. is based in the United States. If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. If you are an EEA resident, we will ensure that any transfer of your personal data to the United States or other third countries is subject to appropriate safeguards as required by the GDPR (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses or other approved transfer mechanisms).

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

• Application data submitted by candidates who are not hired will generally be retained for 48 months after the close of the position, after which it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
• Information about hired employees will be retained in accordance with our internal employee records retention policies and applicable employment laws.
• Website usage data and analytics may be retained for 96 months.

To request deletion of your data earlier than our standard retention period, please contact us using the information in Section 10.

9. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

If you believe your personal information has been compromised, please contact us immediately.

10. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.

11. Third-Party Websites and Social Media

This Site contains links to third-party websites and social media platforms, including Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. We have no control over, and are not responsible for, the content or privacy practices of those sites.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Policy. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Sierra Nevada Construction, Inc.

2055 E. Greg Street, Sparks, NV 89431

Phone: 775-355-0420

Website: careers.snc.biz

For GDPR-related inquiries from EEA residents, you may also contact your local data protection authority. A list of EEA data protection authorities is available at: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en