Austin Formula Utilities, LLC
Last Updated: August 13, 2026
Austin Formula Utilities, LLC ("AFU," "we," "us," or "our") respects the privacy of visitors, job applicants, and other users of our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information submitted through our website, including information provided through our Employment Application.
By using this website or voluntarily submitting personal information through our forms, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected through the Austin Formula Utilities, LLC website, including information submitted through:
- Contact forms;
- Employment applications;
- Résumé or CV submissions;
- Document or file uploads;
- Requests for information; and
- Other forms or communication features available through the website.
This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through this website and does not necessarily govern information collected through other channels unless otherwise stated.
2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us.
Employment Application Information
When applying for employment, we may collect information such as:
- Full name;
- Address and contact information;
- Telephone number;
- Email address;
- Employment history;
- Educational background;
- Professional skills and qualifications;
- Licenses and certifications;
- Position or type of work sought;
- Availability for employment;
- Résumé or curriculum vitae;
- References, when requested;
- Information contained in documents uploaded by the applicant; and
- Other information voluntarily provided as part of the employment application process.
Applicants should avoid including unnecessary sensitive personal information in résumés or uploaded documents unless specifically requested and appropriate for the employment process.
Contact Information
When contacting us through the website, we may collect:
- Name;
- Email address;
- Telephone number;
- Company or organization, when applicable; and
- The contents of your message.
Technical Information
Our website or hosting infrastructure may automatically process limited technical information necessary to operate and secure the website, such as:
- IP address;
- Browser type;
- Device information;
- Date and time of access;
- Requested pages; and
- Technical or security logs.
Such information may be used for website operation, troubleshooting, security, fraud prevention, and performance monitoring.
3. How We Use Personal Information
Personal information collected through the website may be used to:
- Receive and evaluate employment applications;
- Review an applicant's qualifications, experience, and suitability for available positions;
- Communicate with applicants regarding employment opportunities;
- Contact applicants to request additional information;
- Conduct recruitment and hiring processes;
- Respond to questions, requests, or inquiries;
- Maintain appropriate business and recruitment records;
- Protect the security and integrity of our website and systems;
- Prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity;
- Comply with applicable legal or regulatory obligations; and
- Establish, exercise, or defend legal rights when necessary.
Submitting an employment application does not create an employment relationship or guarantee an interview, job offer, or employment.
4. Employment Applications
Information submitted through our Employment Application will be used primarily for recruitment and employment-related purposes.
Austin Formula Utilities, LLC may review the information provided to determine whether an applicant's qualifications match current or future employment opportunities.
Application information may be accessed by authorized employees, managers, human resources personnel, recruitment personnel, or service providers who require access for legitimate recruitment, administrative, technical, or legal purposes.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the information they submit is accurate and that they have the right to provide any information concerning references or other individuals included in their application.
5. Résumés and Uploaded Documents
Documents submitted through the Employment Application may contain personal information.
Applicants should review documents before uploading them and should avoid including information that is unnecessary for evaluating their professional qualifications.
Uploaded documents will be handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy and reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational security practices.
6. Sharing of Personal Information
Austin Formula Utilities, LLC does not sell personal information submitted through employment applications.
We may disclose personal information when reasonably necessary to:
- Employees or representatives involved in recruitment or hiring;
- Technology, hosting, email, storage, security, or other service providers supporting our operations;
- Professional advisers, such as attorneys or accountants, when appropriate;
- Government agencies or regulatory authorities when required by applicable law; or
- Other parties when necessary to protect our legal rights, property, employees, applicants, or the security of our systems.
Service providers should receive only the information reasonably necessary to perform their services.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including recruitment, employment consideration, recordkeeping, security, dispute resolution, and compliance with applicable legal obligations.
Employment applications may be retained for consideration for current or future employment opportunities, subject to applicable law and our internal retention practices.
When information is no longer reasonably required, we may securely delete, destroy, or anonymize it, as appropriate.
8. Information Security
Austin Formula Utilities, LLC takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
These measures may include, where appropriate:
- Secure HTTPS connections;
- Restricted access to applicant information;
- Authentication and access controls;
- Security monitoring;
- Protection of uploaded documents;
- Server and application security measures;
- Software and security updates; and
- Appropriate backup and recovery practices.
However, no website, electronic storage system, or Internet transmission method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Applicants should therefore exercise appropriate care when submitting personal information online.
9. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies that are necessary for functionality, security, performance, or user experience.
If analytics, advertising, or other non-essential tracking technologies are introduced, appropriate notices or consent mechanisms may be provided when required by applicable law.
10. Third-Party Services and Links
Our website may use third-party service providers for services such as hosting, email delivery, file storage, security, analytics, or other technical functions.
Our website may also contain links to websites operated by third parties.
Austin Formula Utilities, LLC is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of independent third-party websites. Users should review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.
11. Applicant and User Requests
Subject to applicable law and relevant exceptions, individuals may contact Austin Formula Utilities, LLC regarding personal information they have submitted through the website, including requests concerning correction, updating, or deletion.
Certain information may need to be retained when required for legitimate business, employment, security, or legal purposes.
Requests may be submitted through the official contact information provided on our website.
12. Children's Privacy
This website and its employment application are intended for individuals legally eligible to seek the applicable employment opportunities.
We do not knowingly use the website to solicit personal information from children in circumstances where such collection would violate applicable law.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Austin Formula Utilities, LLC may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website, employment application process, business practices, technology, or applicable legal requirements.
When changes are made, the revised Privacy Policy will be published on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
14. Contact Us
Questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or personal information submitted through our website may be directed to Austin Formula Utilities, LLC using the official contact information provided on our website.
Austin Formula Utilities, LLC
Texas, United States