Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2024

Introduction

Crag-magpie ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who use our recruitment and employment services. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

Information We Collect

We collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for providing our recruitment services. This may include:

• Contact details (name, email address, postal address)
• Employment history and work experience
• Educational qualifications and certifications
• Skills, competencies, and professional references
• Information submitted through our website forms
• Communication records between you and our consultants

Sensitive Information

In some cases, we may collect sensitive information such as criminal history checks or health information where relevant to specific roles. We will only collect such information with your explicit consent and where permitted or required by law.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

• Assessing your suitability for employment opportunities
• Communicating with you about job vacancies and our services
• Submitting your application to prospective employers with your consent
• Conducting reference checks and background verification
• Fulfilling our contractual obligations to clients
• Improving our services and website functionality
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements

Disclosure of Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

• Prospective employers for whom we are recruiting (with your consent)
• Third parties who assist us in providing our services (such as background check providers)
• Professional advisers including lawyers and accountants
• Government bodies or law enforcement agencies where required by law

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure data storage, access controls, and staff training on privacy obligations.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Candidate records are typically retained for a reasonable period to facilitate future employment opportunities, unless you request deletion.

Your Rights

Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:

• Access personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Withdraw consent for specific processing activities
• Lodge a complaint if you believe your privacy has been breached

Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyse site traffic. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please refer to our Cookies Policy.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Crag-magpie
Level 12, 225 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Email: [email protected]

If you are not satisfied with our response to a privacy concern, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.