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Retention, deletion & talent-pool consent — found from sitemap — JOIN
Checked for JOIN on 1 Oct 2026
- Page
- https://help.join.com/legal-and-data-privacy/candidate-consent
- Checked
- 1 Oct 2026, 11:19 UTC
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- Public page, crawling permitted
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Facts read from this source
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Consent automation Report an error
“JOIN automates the consent request process for candidates that are manually imported, and tracks their status to ensure recruiters only engage with candidates who have explicitly agreed to data processing.”
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Duplicate check Report an error
“JOIN checks for duplicate candidates by email. If a manually imported candidate already exists for the same job, a validation error is shown.”
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Consent status display Report an error
“Consent status appears on the candidate card, and in the candidate profile. To make it easier for you to monitor consent across all applications, you can also see a dedicated GDPR Status column in the applications table.”
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Consent states Report an error
“If consent is still pending, the profile will display Consent requested. Once the candidate responds, the status updates to either Consent given or Consent rejected”
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Automatic deletion on withdrawal Report an error
“Candidates have the right to withdraw their application or delete their application at any time. If they do, JOIN will automatically and permanently delete all of their data from your account, in accordance with GDPR regulations.”
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Manual candidate deletion Report an error
“You can also permanently delete a candidate from your account. This will remove all applications submitted by that candidate across jobs.”
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Direct application consent Report an error
“JOIN automatically handles consent for candidates who apply directly through a job posting on the JOIN platform or via partner job boards.”
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Candidate policy agreement Report an error
“Candidates are shown and must agree to JOIN’s Privacy Policy and Terms when applying:”
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Recruiter notification Report an error
“You’ll be notified when this happens”
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Outside join responsibility Report an error
“If you’ve stored this candidate’s data outside of JOIN, it's your responsibility to ensure it is deleted or managed according to your local data protection regulations.”
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Legal advice disclaimer Report an error
“The information provided in this article does not constitute legal advice. Always consult your legal counsel for compliance guidance relevant to your jurisdiction.”
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Retention without consent Report an error
“You can decide, based on your local legal requirements, when to remove candidate data from your account if no consent is given.”