Privacy Policy
Privacy is a top priority of Global Screening Solutions. Global Screening Solutions understands that as a background screening provider, it has a great responsibility to make sure that all data is protected and that the privacy of our users is never compromised. This privacy policy details how privacy is handled on our website and for the information GSS collects on job candidates, contractors, vendors, and other parties.
The Collection of Information
Global Screening Solutions is the sole owner of any and all information that is collected on www.Global-ScreeningSolutions.com. Global Screening Solutions may collect non-personal information through cookies. However, Global Screening Solutions does not collect any personal information unless you enter this information onto the website yourself.
The Use of Information
The only way that Global Screening Solutions uses information collected on individuals is to generate background reports. There is a variety of information that Global Screening Solutions might collect for these reports including:
- Criminal records
- Employment information
- Academic information
- Credit history
- Motor vehicle records
- Other credentials
Every piece of information that Global Screening Solutions collects is in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Global Screening Solutions complies with all FCRA data collection, storage, and utilization laws. Global Screening Solutions also complies with all relevant international data collection, storage, and utilization laws as well, such as the European Union Data Protection Directive. Every single one of our clients is obligated to get consent from the individuals whose data will be collected and put into a background report.
For our website, Global Screening Solutions only collects, stores, and uses data that people provide themselves, such as their name, email, phone number, and relevant company information. This information is used for generating new business. Global Screening Solutions contacts companies based on the information they provide on the Global Screening Solutions website.
Global Screening Solutions only discloses personal information when we are required to by law enforcement, such as when a court order or judicial proceeding requires us to.
Security
In order to provide an outstanding level of security, Global Screening Solutions uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption. However, despite this fact, Global Screening Solutions is unable to guarantee the security of data because the internet is not 100 percent secure and there are many security threats around the world.
Cookies
Global Screening Solutions uses cookies to collect and store information about the user. The cookies are stored on the user’s computer. Users have the opportunity to deny the use of cookies when they enter the Global Screening Solutions site. Cookies are used to help Global Screening Solutions provide better experiences for customers.
Site Communications
Global Screening Solutions sends an initial verification email to the email that Global Screening Solutions users provide to the site. Once the email is verified, users are occasionally sent notifications about service announcements, or other important information. Customers can choose to not receive these communications if they desire.
Third-Party Links
Global Screening Solutions has a number of links to third-party websites on the Global Screening Solutions website. Global Screening Solutions is not responsible for how data is collected, stored, and used on third-party websites.
The “Shine the Light Law” from California
California’s “Shine the Light Law” (Civil Code Section 1798.83) requires website owners to disclose the information that they collect from California residents to sell to third parties for direct marketing reasons. Global Screening Solutions does not share or sell any data from its customers and/or users to third parties for direct marketing purposes.
Children
In accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy Act, Global Screening Solutions does not collect information from children under the age of 13. The GSS site is not designed to be used by children ages twelve and under.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
Global Screening Solution may change its privacy policy in the future. If this happens, then changes will occur on the privacy policy page on the website. Users may be notified about such changes through email.
