Lewis Drug Applicant Privacy Notice
Effective Date: February 06, 2026
Overview
Lewis Drug (“Lewis Drug,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information. This Privacy Notice describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information obtained from job applicants, candidates, and new hires in connection with recruitment, hiring, and onboarding activities.
Scope and Jurisdiction
This Privacy Notice is intended to comply with applicable employment and privacy laws in the states where Lewis Drug operates, including South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota. Where state-specific requirements apply, Lewis Drug will process personal information in accordance with those laws.
Personal Information We Collect
We may collect identification and contact information, employment and education history, application materials, interview notes, background check and verification information, eligibility-to-work documentation, technical usage data, and sensitive personal information where required or permitted by law.
Use of Personal Information
Personal information is used to evaluate qualifications for employment, communicate with applicants, verify credentials, conduct background screenings, comply with legal obligations, manage onboarding and employment administration, maintain records, and improve recruitment processes.
Legal Basis for Processing
Lewis Drug processes personal information as necessary to take steps prior to entering an employment relationship, comply with legal and regulatory obligations, based on consent where required, and for legitimate business interests related to workforce management.
Disclosure of Information
Personal information may be shared with internal personnel involved in recruiting and human resources, third-party service providers supporting hiring and employment administration, government agencies when required by law, and professional advisors. Lewis Drug does not sell applicant or employee personal information.
Data Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill business purposes and comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, which may vary based on position and location.
Data Security
Lewis Drug maintains reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Applicant and New Hire Rights
Depending on applicable law, individuals may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal information, subject to verification and legal limitations.
Equal Employment Opportunity Information
Any demographic information collected for equal employment opportunity reporting purposes is voluntary and will not affect employment decisions.
Changes to This Privacy Notice
Lewis Drug may update this Privacy Notice periodically. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.
Contact Information
Questions regarding this Privacy Notice may be directed to the Lewis Drug Human Resources Department.