Whole Foods Market
Candidate Privacy Notice

Privacy Policy

Understand what candidate information may be collected, how it may be used, and the safeguards applied during the recruitment process.

Privacy Overview

How candidate information may be collected and used

This candidate privacy page explains the kinds of personal information that may be collected when you apply for positions with Whole Foods Market and how that information may be processed during recruitment.

Candidate data may be collected to help administer applications, support assessments and interviews, communicate about job opportunities, conduct screening and background review where permitted, and meet legal or compliance requirements connected with hiring.

Information may be shared within Whole Foods Market, affiliated entities, and approved service providers that help operate recruitment, onboarding, or related support systems.

What May Be Collected

Identity details, contact information, resume content, interview records, account credentials, and online identifiers.

Why It Is Processed

To manage applications, evaluate eligibility, conduct recruitment activities, and communicate with candidates.

How It Is Protected

Physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards may be used to protect confidentiality and security.

Types of information referenced in the notice

The recruitment process may involve information such as:

Identification details

Name and other identification details that may be necessary to verify candidate identity.

Contact details

Home address, phone number, email address, and other communication details used during recruitment.

Application materials

Resume details, education, past work experience, references, and any documents submitted with an application.

Interview records

Interview notes, assessments, or recordings where such processes are part of the evaluation workflow.

Screening information

Background check or verification information where permitted by law and relevant to the role.

Technical identifiers

Account usernames, passwords, internet protocol addresses, and related online identifiers used by the platform.