Hyundai Washington D.C. Office ( “we,” or “us”)

1. Purpose of this Notice

This Applicant Data Privacy Consent Statement (“Statement”) describes how Hyundai Washington D.C. Office collects, uses, retains, and safeguards personal information of job applicants (“Applicants”) in connection with our recruitment and hiring process. This Statement applies only to job applicants and candidates applying for positions with Hyundai Washington D.C. Office.

2. Scope of this Notice

This Statement applies to personal information collected through Hyundai Washington D.C. Office’s recruiting systems (SuccessFactors) and other hiring-related processes. It does not apply to information collected from employees, independent contractors, customers, or any publicly available information.

3. Categories of Personal Information Collected

Depending on the position applied for, we may collect the following categories of personal information directly from you, or from third parties such as background check providers or recruiting agencies:

Identifiers: Name, postal address, email address, telephone number, and other similar identifiers.

Contact and Background Information: Educational history, employment history, professional experience, references, and related application materials (e.g., résumé, cover letter).

Application Information: Position applied for, interview notes, assessment results, and related recruitment communications.

Technical Information: Limited system-generated identifiers (e.g., log-in data) when you access our application system.

We do not require applicants to provide protected classification information (e.g., race, gender, age, disability, etc.) for any employment purpose.

4. Purposes for Collecting and Using Personal Information

We collect and use applicant information for the following business purposes:

• To review, assess, and process job applications.
• To schedule and conduct interviews.
• To verify information and evaluate qualifications.
• To communicate with applicants regarding the recruitment process.
• To comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
• To maintain recruitment records for a limited period after the hiring decision.
   

5. Disclosure and Access to Personal Information

Access to your personal information is restricted to authorized Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) personnel involved in recruitment, system administration, and other legitimate business purposes, whether located at our Washington D.C. office or at our headquarters in Republic of Korea. We may also share your information with third-party service providers like background check companies and IT system providers. We do not sell your personal information.

6. Data Retention and Deletion

HMC retains applicant personal information only for as long as necessary for recruitment purposes and legal compliance. Information of applicants who are not hired will be retained for approximately 90 days after the hiring decision, after which it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Applicant Rights

Subject to applicable law, applicants have the right to request:

• Access to their personal information,
• Correction of inaccurate or outdated information, and
• Deletion or withdrawal of consent for processing their data.

Such requests can be submitted via email to Hmgdc_hr@hyundai.com. We will respond within a reasonable period in accordance with applicable U.S. laws.

Applicants who withdraw consent or request deletion understand that this may affect their ongoing candidacy.

8. Data Transfer

While HMC Washington D.C. primarily stores data within the United States, certain limited information may be accessed by HMC headquarters in Korea for legitimate business or compliance purposes. Any such transfer will be conducted in accordance with applicable data protection standards and internal safeguards, such as using Standard Contractual Clauses where required.

9. Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

10. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding this Statement or HMC’s handling of personal information, please contact:

• Email: Hmgdc_hr@hyundai.com
• Address: Hyundai Washington, D.C. Office, 660 N Capitol St. NW Washington, D.C. 20001

11. Acknowledgment and Consent

By submitting your application to HMC Washington D.C., you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Statement and consent to the collection, use, and processing of your personal information as described above.