Associate Privacy Statement

Introduction

The Home Depot Canada ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information of our associates, applicants, and candidates. This Associate Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in connection with your employment or application for employment with us.

This statement applies to all personal information we collect, use, or disclose in the course of the employment relationship, including during the recruitment and application process.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information that is necessary for employment-related purposes, including:

• Contact information (name, address, phone number, email address)
• Employment application information (resume, cover letter, work history, education, references)
• Government-issued identification (for employment eligibility verification)
• Background check information (with your consent)
• Payroll and benefits information (Social Insurance Number, banking information, tax information)
• Performance and disciplinary records
• Health and safety information (workplace injuries, accommodations)
• Emergency contact information
• Voluntary disclosures (gender, race, veteran status, disability status for equal opportunity purposes)

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for employment-related purposes, including:

• Processing your employment application and evaluating your qualifications
• Conducting background checks and verifying information
• Managing the employment relationship (payroll, benefits, performance management)
• Complying with legal obligations (tax reporting, workplace safety, employment standards)
• Ensuring workplace safety and security
• Administering benefits and compensation programs
• Managing training and development programs
• Complying with equal opportunity and diversity requirements

Disclosure of Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

• Service providers who assist us with HR functions (payroll, benefits administration, background checks)
• Government agencies as required by law (CRA, Employment Insurance, Workers' Compensation)
• Legal and professional advisors
• Third parties in connection with business transactions (mergers, acquisitions)
• Other parties with your consent or as required by law

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure storage systems and databases
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Encryption of sensitive data
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Employee training on data protection

Retention of Information

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Employment records are typically retained for a minimum period as required by applicable employment and tax laws.

Your Rights

Depending on applicable privacy laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• The right to object to certain processing activities
• The right to withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer using the contact information provided below.

Voluntary Disclosures

During the application process, we may ask you to provide voluntary information about your gender, race, veteran status, and disability status. This information is collected for equal opportunity and diversity purposes and is:

• Completely voluntary
• Not used in hiring decisions
• Kept confidential and separate from your application
• Used only for statistical and reporting purposes

You may choose not to provide this information without affecting your application.

Changes to This Statement

We may update this Associate Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated statement on our careers website and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this statement periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Associate Privacy Statement or our handling of your personal information, please contact: