Our Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

GEAR, LLC (“GEAR Staffing,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website, submit information, apply for jobs, or engage with us as clients or candidates. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information through our website and related services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from both employers and job seekers through our website, including:

Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you complete a form, contact us, or apply for opportunities, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Company name (if applicable)

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Resume or supporting documents (optional)

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as Social Security numbers, government ID numbers, or dates of birth through this website. Any such information is collected later through our secure offsite HR system.

2. Applicant Information & Employment Data

Job seekers who move forward in the hiring process may be required to provide additional information through our third-party human resources and applicant management system (“UKG”). Information collected through that system is governed by UKG’s privacy and security controls and is not stored directly on this website.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Respond to inquiries from employers and job seekers

  • Match candidates with job opportunities

  • Communicate regarding staffing needs or job placements

  • Manage recruiting, onboarding, and workforce administration

  • Improve website performance and user experience

  • Support marketing, advertising, and outreach efforts

We do not sell personal information.

4. Resume & File Storage

Resumes or files submitted through our website may be stored securely in:

  • Email systems

  • Google Drive or similar internal file storage systems

Access is limited to authorized GEAR Staffing personnel and used only for recruiting and placement purposes.

5. Cookies, Analytics & Advertising Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve functionality and measure performance.

We use the following tools:

  • Google Analytics

  • Google Search Console

  • Bing Webmaster Tools

  • Meta (Facebook) Pixel

  • Google Ads conversion and remarketing tags

These tools may collect information such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and interaction behavior. This data helps us understand how users engage with our site and allows us to deliver relevant advertising.

You may control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact certain site functionality.

6. How We Share Information

We may share personal information only:

  • With internal staff for recruiting and staffing purposes

  • With service providers who support website operations, analytics, or recruiting systems

  • When required by law or legal process

We do not share personal information with third parties for resale.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no website or electronic transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill staffing, recruiting, legal, and business purposes, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

9. Your Choices & Rights

You may:

  • Request access to or correction of your personal information

  • Request deletion of your information, subject to legal and business requirements

  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

10. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

GEAR, LLC
Alcoa, Tennessee
Email: HBennett@gearrecruiting.com