At EQ Recruit, the privacy and security of your personal information are of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the relevant privacy laws and regulations, including the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
Information We Collect:
We may collect personal information from you in various ways, including but not limited to:
1.1 Information You Provide: When you engage with EQ Recruit through our website, application forms, emails, telephone calls, or in-person meetings, you may provide us with personal information such as your name, contact details, resume, employment history, qualifications, and other relevant information.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information: We may also automatically collect certain information about your visit to our website, including your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and other usage information through cookies and similar tracking technologies. This information helps us improve our services and tailor our offerings to better suit your needs.
Use of Information:
We may use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
2.1 Recruitment Services: To provide recruitment and placement services, match candidates with job opportunities, communicate with clients and candidates, and facilitate the hiring process.
2.2 Marketing and Communications: To send you updates, newsletters, job alerts, promotional materials, and other communications related to our services, unless you opt out of receiving such communications.
2.3 Improving Our Services: To analyse trends, monitor the effectiveness of our website and services, develop new features, and enhance the overall user experience.
2.4 Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, and to protect our rights, property, and safety, as well as the rights, property, and safety of our clients, candidates, and others.
Disclosure of Information:
We may disclose your personal information to third parties in the following circumstances:
3.1 Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in providing our services, such as hosting providers, IT support, background check services, and payment processors.
3.2 Clients and Employers: We may disclose your information to potential employers and clients for recruitment and placement purposes, with your consent.
3.3 Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law, subpoena, court order, or other legal process, or if we believe that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
Data Security:
We take reasonable measures to protect the security and confidentiality of your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices:
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete your information, as well as the right to object to or restrict certain processing activities. You may also choose to opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time.
Updates to this Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or industry standards. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically for any updates.
Contact Us:
If you have any requests, questions, or concerns, regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at support@eqrecruit.com.au.
By using our services or providing us with your personal information, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Thank you for choosing EQ Recruit.