Notice at Collection for California Employees and Applicants (CCPA and CPRA)

TaxRise, Inc. (“TaxRise,” “we,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who apply for employment with our organization. We understand that the information you share with us during the hiring process is personal and sensitive. This Notice at Collection for Job Applicants explains what personal information we collect, the purposes for which we use it, how we disclose it, and the rights available to California residents under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). It is intended to provide transparency into our recruiting practices and to help you make informed decisions when applying for a role with us.

This Notice applies to California residents who submit personal information as part of the TaxRise job application or recruitment process. It is meant to be reviewed before or at the time personal information is collected. This Notice supplements, and should be read in conjunction with, our broader California Privacy Notice available on our website.

Below is a summary table of the categories of personal information we may collect from job applicants during the recruiting and hiring process.

We collect personal information from several sources, including:

• Directly from you (application materials, interviews, assessments, communications).
• Recruiting platforms and job boards (e.g., Greenhouse, LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter).
• Background check providers (with required authorizations).
• Publicly available professional profiles.
• Internal systems, security tools, and service providers supporting recruitment and IT functions.

We collect and use personal information for the following business purposes:

• Evaluating your qualifications and suitability for employment.
• Reviewing resumes, applications, assessments, and interview responses.
• Verifying employment history, education, certifications, and eligibility to work.
• Conducting background checks (with required consent).
• Communicating with you throughout the hiring process.
• Maintaining internal applicant and compliance records.
• Ensuring the security of our facilities, systems, and personnel.
• Improving our recruitment processes and applicant experience.
• Meeting legal, regulatory, audit, and reporting obligations.
• Exercising or defending legal claims.

TaxRise does not sell applicant personal information and does not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

We may disclose applicant personal information to:

• Service providers and contractors supporting recruiting, background checks, IT, security, analytics, or HR functions.
• Government agencies or law enforcement when required by law.
• Professional advisors, including legal counsel and auditors.
• Affiliates within the TaxRise corporate structure for HR and operational purposes.

We require service providers to maintain the confidentiality of applicant information and prohibit them from using it for unrelated purposes.

We retain applicant information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Notice. Retention periods vary depending on legal requirements, record type, and operational needs. When information is no longer required, we securely delete or de-identify it according to our retention and destruction practices.

California residents have the following rights regarding their personal information:

• Right to know what personal information we collect, use, or disclose.
• Right to correction of inaccurate information.
• Right to deletion of personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
• Right to information about how personal information is disclosed.
• Right to limit the use or disclosure of certain sensitive personal information.
• Right to be free from retaliation for exercising privacy rights.

We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.

You may submit a privacy request by contacting us:

Email: people@taxrise.com
Phone: (949) 541-2912
Mail:
TaxRise, Inc.
Attn: People Operations
19900 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 400
Irvine, CA 92612

Any information collected for verification will be used solely for that purpose.

Applicants with disabilities may request this Notice in an alternative format by contacting People Operations at people@taxrise.com or (949) 541-2912.

We may update this Notice periodically. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

Last Updated: November 26th, 2025