At Ranch & Home, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our employees' personal information. This Employee Privacy Policy outlines the measures we take to safeguard your privacy and describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

1. Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information from employees for the purposes of employment administration, payroll processing, benefits management, and other HR-related activities. Personal information may include, but is not limited to:

• Name, address, and contact information
• Social Security number or other government-issued identification numbers
• Date of birth
• Employment history and qualifications
• Financial information for payroll and benefits purposes
• Emergency contact information
• Health and medical information for insurance and benefits enrollment

2. Use of Personal Information

We use personal information collected from employees for the following purposes:

• Payroll processing and administration
• Benefits enrollment and administration
• Employment verification and background checks
• Performance evaluation and management
• Training and development
• Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

3. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose personal information to third parties under the following circumstances:

• To service providers and vendors who assist us in the administration of employee benefits, payroll processing, and other HR-related activities.
• To government agencies and regulatory authorities as required by law or in response to legal process.
• To comply with subpoenas, court orders, or other legal obligations.
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of Ranch & Home, its employees, or others.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure storage of physical and electronic records
• Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Use of encryption and other security technologies to protect data during transmission
• Regular monitoring and testing of security controls

5. Employee Rights

Employees have certain rights regarding their personal information, including the right to:

• Access their personal information and request corrections or updates as needed.
• Opt-out of certain data processing activities, where applicable and permitted by law.
• Withdraw consent for the processing of personal information, where applicable.

6. Policy Updates

We may update this Employee Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify employees of any material changes to this policy by email or other means.

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Employee Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact the HR Department at (509) 737-9115 or hr@ranch-home.com

By receiving this message we hold you accountable for understanding, acknowledging and agreeing that you have read, understood and agree to abide by the terms of this Employee Privacy Policy.