Privacy Center

Privacy Center

Your data, your rights, and the reality of the modern workplace.

1. How We Use Your Data

At LatinoProfessional.org, we believe in minimization. We only collect what we need to improve the community resources.

  • Cookies: We use essential cookies to ensure the website functions (e.g., remembering if you closed a pop-up). We do not use third-party tracking pixels to sell your browsing history.
  • Forms: If you submit a question via our Contact page, your email address is used solely to reply to you. It is never added to a marketing list without your explicit consent.
  • Analytics: We use anonymized analytics to see which career pathways are most popular. We cannot identify you personally from this data.

To request deletion of any data we might have, please contact us via the Contact Page.

2. Privacy in the Warehouse: What You Need to Know

Modern logistics is data-driven. While companies track boxes, they are also tracking you. It is important to understand the boundary between “Productivity Tracking” and “Privacy Violation.”

Productivity Scanners & RF Units

The Reality: Most Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) track “Time Off Task” (TOT). If your scanner is idle for more than 5-10 minutes, it flags the system.

Your Right: You have the right to know how you are being measured. Ask your supervisor: “Does the system pause tracking during bathroom breaks or when I am waiting for work?”

Tip: Always log out or put your scanner in “Standby” mode if available when going to the restroom to stop the TOT clock.

Biometric Data (Fingerprints/Face Scans)

The Reality: Many time clocks now use fingerprints or facial recognition to prevent “buddy punching.”

Your Right: In states like Illinois (BIPA law), California, and Texas, companies must get your written consent before collecting biometrics. They must also tell you how long they keep it.

Important: If you leave a job, send a written request asking them to delete your biometric data from their time clock vendor.
Social Media & Background Checks

The Reality: Employers will Google you. In logistics, they look for reliability and safety.

Action Plan:

  • Set your Facebook/Instagram to “Private.”
  • Remove any photos that show unsafe behavior (e.g., partying excessively) if they are public.
  • LinkedIn: This should be public. Make sure your job history there matches the resume you submitted.

Protect Your Identity

Job seekers are targets for scams. Be careful.

  • Never give your Social Security Number (SSN) on a preliminary application form. Only provide it after an interview and a formal offer.
  • Beware of “WhatsApp” recruiters. Legitimate companies will email you from a company domain (e.g., @amazon.com), not @gmail.com.

The “Check Scam” Warning

If a company sends you a check to “buy equipment” for a remote logistics job before you start, it is a scam. Do not cash it. Real companies ship you the equipment (laptop/phone) directly.

Last Updated: December 2024. This policy is subject to change.