Privacy Policy
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Symbolic Recruitment ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) outlined in the Privacy Act 1988. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website and services.
By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of your personal information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
1. What Information We Collect
We collect personal information that is necessary for us to provide recruitment and job placement services. The types of personal information we may collect include:
- Candidates: Name, contact details (email, phone number), employment history, qualifications, references, and any other information you provide in your resume or application.
- Employers/Clients: Business name, contact information, job descriptions, and any other relevant details necessary for recruitment.
- Website Users: Data such as IP address, browsing behavior, and interaction with the Site through cookies or analytics tools.
2. How We Collect Information
We collect your personal information through various channels, including:
- Directly from you when you apply for a job or use our services.
- When you communicate with us via email, phone, or through our website.
- From third-party sources, such as references, background checks, or publicly available platforms like LinkedIn.
3. Use of Personal Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Candidates: To match you with potential job opportunities, communicate about applications, and offer job-related support.
- Employers/Clients: To provide recruitment services, find suitable candidates, and communicate job vacancies.
- Website Users: To improve our website, analyze user behavior, and ensure secure access to our services.
We may also use your information for marketing purposes, but only if you have given us consent to do so.
4. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may share your personal information with:
- Potential Employers (for candidates) to facilitate job placement.
- Third-party Service Providers who assist us in operating our business, such as IT service providers or recruitment software.
- Regulatory or Legal Authorities when required by law, such as for compliance with court orders or legal obligations.
We will not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Security of Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure. Our data storage is secured through industry-standard encryption, and access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel only.
However, no system is entirely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Access and Correction
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if necessary. To access or update your personal information, please contact us using the details provided below.
We may ask you to verify your identity before we provide access or make corrections.
7. Cookies and Online Data Collection
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and collect information about how our website is used. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may affect the functionality of the Site.
We may also use analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to monitor site traffic and gather insights. These tools may collect anonymous data, such as IP addresses, device information, and browsing patterns.
8. International Data Transfers
In some cases, your personal information may be transferred to, stored, or processed in countries outside Australia. Where this occurs, we will take reasonable steps to ensure the foreign entity complies with privacy obligations similar to those in Australia.
9. Your Rights
Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Correct inaccuracies in your personal information.
- Withdraw consent for direct marketing.
- Complain if you believe your privacy has been breached.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective when we post the updated policy on our website and update the "Last updated" date at the top.
Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us:
Symbolic Recruitment
Email: enquiries@symbolicreqruitment.au
Phone: +61 7 5235 6688