At SharkNinja, we exist to deliver on our mission of “positively impacting people’s lives, every day in every home.” This includes doing everything possible to protect your privacy and secure your personal information.
This Candidate Privacy Notice describes how SharkNinja Operating LLC and SharkNinja Europe Ltd (hereinafter and together “SharkNinja” or, individually and for the purpose of local recruitment, “Local SharkNinja”), as the data controller(s), handle and protect your Personal Data in connection with SharkNinja’s recruiting processes and programs. In case of a conflict between this Privacy Notice and applicable law, applicable law will govern.
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“Personal Data”, “Processing”, and other terms that are capitalized in this Privacy Notice but not otherwise defined herein, shall have the same meaning as in the EU General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 (“GDPR”).
This Privacy Notice only applies to the Personal Data of job applicants, potential candidates for employment or partnership, and those who participate in our recruiting programs and events. This Personal Data is submitted directly to SharkNinja through the online application process and follow-up communications and/or through alternative channels (e.g., via professional recruiting firms).
Personal Data we collect
The types of Personal Data that we request from you and the ways that we process it are determined by the requirements of the country in which the relevant Local SharkNinja entity which may hire you is established and where the role you apply for is located. Should you apply to more than one location, the types of Personal Data we request from you and the ways that we process it are determined by the requirements of all the countries in which the position is located.
We collect these Personal Data directly from you when you apply for a role with us:
| Purpose | Legal basis | Categories of data |
|---|---|---|
| Identification and evaluation of candidates for potential employment. | Legitimate business interests in evaluating your application. Candidates in Mexico: legal/contractual obligations; consent not required. |
Your name, address, contact information, work and educational history, achievements, identity documents, test results, and (if agreed) video recording of your interview. |
| Job related marketing communications | Your consent | Email, Mobile number |
| Creation of a pool of candidates for future roles | Legitimate interest (both parties). Mexico: contractual obligation. |
Your name, address, country of residence, contact information, work and educational history, achievements, identity documents, test results. |
| Background checks (where permitted by law) | Where mandated: compliance with a legal obligation. Otherwise: legitimate business interests. Where special categories of data: manifestly made public by you or your consent. |
Data from screening checks; may include criminal offences and proceedings. |
| Diversity & inclusion programs; EEO compliance | Where applicable: compliance with legal obligations. Legitimate interests. |
Race, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic information, veteran status, work authorization, NDA status, ability to work onsite. |
We may also collect Personal Data about you indirectly online to the extent that you have chosen to make this information publicly available (e.g., LinkedIn). We may also collect data from professional recruiting firms, references, prior employers, and SharkNinja employees involved in your recruitment.
Sensitive Personal Data may be collected as permitted by law (e.g., U.S. equal opportunity laws) to support our diversity efforts or if voluntarily shared by you.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
SharkNinja recognises the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform the way we work and improve the products and services we provide. We are committed to ensuring we use AI in a secure and responsible way, respecting privacy, confidentiality and your data protection rights. This commitment includes any AI used by third parties on our behalf.
Cross-border Transfer and Use of Personal Data
Your Personal Data will be accessed by our recruitment team globally. Administrative and IT personnel may also have limited access where necessary. For transfers to countries without an adequacy decision, SharkNinja ensures protection via intra-company agreements including Standard Contractual Clauses and/or the UK International Data Transfer Addendum.
Sharing of your Personal Data with Third Parties
We use third-party service providers to support recruitment (e.g., identifying talent, pre-employment screening). We will not sell your Personal Data. Where shared, we take appropriate measures to ensure compliance with our security and privacy standards.
Security
SharkNinja maintains administrative, technical, organizational, and physical safeguards designed to protect against loss, misuse or unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your personal information in accordance with applicable privacy and data security laws.
Deletion and Retention of Personal Data
If hired, relevant Personal Data collected during recruitment will form part of your personnel records. If not employed, SharkNinja may retain your data up to two years (dependent on country) for administration, future roles, and recruitment monitoring. Thereafter, only anonymised data will be retained for analytics.
Your Rights
- Right to request information about the Personal Data we hold about you.
- Right to request a copy of the Personal Data that we hold about you.
- Right to amend or rectify your Personal Data if incorrect or outdated.
- Right to portability of your Personal Data (where collected under consent or contract and processed by automated means).
- Right to request erasure of your Personal Data.
- Right to object to processing where based on legitimate interest.
- Right to demand restriction of processing of your Personal Data.
- Right to withdraw your consent (where processing is based on consent).
- Right to provide instructions regarding processing of your Personal Data in case of death.
- California residents: right under CCPA to request annually a list of third parties your Personal Data was disclosed to and what was shared.
SharkNinja does not sell or share Personal Data with third parties.
Contact us
To exercise your rights, ask a question, or raise a complaint, please contact our Data Privacy Team at [email protected].
To submit a Data Rights request, access our webform by clicking here.
If unable to access the form, email [email protected] or write to:
SharkNinja Operating LLC: 89 A Street | Needham, MA | 02494
SharkNinja Europe Ltd: 3150 Century Way | Leeds, LS15 8ZB | UK
EU citizens: SharkNinja Europe Ltd, Westhafenplatz 1, 60327 Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at [email protected]
Changes to the Privacy Notice
We will regularly review and update this Notice. If significant changes affect how we process your data, we will notify you via website notice or email (if registered). Changes will take effect no sooner than 30 days after notice.
This Notice was last reviewed and updated in April 2025.