Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected by Data Blokes (we, us, or our) via our website.

1. What Information We Collect

The kind of personal information we collect depends on how you use our website. This may include (but is not limited to):

For job seekers:

Name and contact details (phone, email, postal address)
Date of birth and gender (if provided)
Resume/CV, education, qualifications, skills, licences, and certifications
Employment history, references, and professional memberships
Any other information you provide in your profile or application

For employers:

Business name, ABN/ACN, and contact details
Name, position, and contact details of authorised representatives
Information about job vacancies, descriptions, and employment terms
Payment and billing information (where applicable)

General website use:

IP address, device information, browser type, and activity logs
Communications you send to us via forms, email, or other interactions on the website

2. Types of Information

In line with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), we may collect two main types of information:

Personal Information

Information or an opinion about an individual who is identified or can reasonably be identified, such as:

Name and contact details
Employment history, CV, qualifications, skills, and references
Licences, certifications, memberships
Business and billing details (for employers)
Any other information you provide through our services

Sensitive Information

Sensitive Information includes details such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, union memberships, criminal history, or health information.

We will only collect, use, or disclose Sensitive Information if:

It is directly related to providing our recruitment services (e.g. background checks, licences, or clearances),
You have provided consent, or
We are required or authorised to do so by law.

3. How We Collect Personal Information

We may collect information in several ways:

Directly from you
When you register as an employer or job seeker
When you submit a job application form or upload your CV
When you contact us by email, phone, or online forms
Automatically through your use of the website
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve site functionality and user experience.
Cookies may include essential cookies (operation), analytics cookies (performance), and marketing cookies (set by third parties).
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
From third parties
In some cases, we may receive information from referees, background check providers, or public sources (e.g. LinkedIn).
Where this occurs, we will take reasonable steps to notify you.

4. Purpose of Collection

We collect personal information to provide you with recruitment services and improve your experience. This may include:

Matching job seekers with suitable roles and employers
Enabling communication between candidates and employers
Assessing applications and providing candidate details to employers (only with the job seeker’s consent)
Creating and managing employer accounts and job listings
Processing payments and invoices (where required)
Operating, maintaining, and enhancing our website and services
Meeting legal and regulatory obligations
Sending service updates, notifications, or (with consent) marketing communications

You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our messages or by contacting us.

5. Disclosure of Personal Information

We only disclose your personal information to third parties where it is reasonably necessary for the operation of our services, where you have provided consent, or as required by law. This may include:

Employers or recruiters you choose to engage with on the platform
Cloud service providers and IT support staff
Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal) for billing and transactions
Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics, Hotjar) to improve website functionality
Regulators, courts, or enforcement bodies where legally required

6. Overseas Disclosure

We may store personal information on servers located outside Australia (e.g. cloud providers such as AWS, Google, or Microsoft). Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure that the overseas recipient does not breach the Australian Privacy Principles.

7. Retention of Personal Information

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and meet legal obligations. For job seeker profiles, this may be up to [insert timeframe, e.g. 2 years] after inactivity, unless deletion is requested sooner.

8. Security, Access, and Correction

(a) Security of information

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. When information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or de-identify it in accordance with legal requirements.

(b) Access and correction

Under the Australian Privacy Principles:

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
You may request correction if your information is inaccurate, out of date, incomplete, or misleading.

To access or correct your information, please contact us in writing using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

9. Complaint Procedure

If you have a complaint about how we handle your personal information, please contact us using the details below. We take privacy complaints seriously.

We will acknowledge receipt of your complaint within 5 business days.
We aim to resolve complaints within 30 business days. If more time is required, we will notify you in writing.
All complaint records will be kept for 12 months after resolution.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may refer the matter to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, need access to your information, or wish to make a complaint, please contact us at:

Email: adhith@datablokes.com.au

Phone: 0434769923

Address: 607/10 Stanley Street Kogarah NSW 2217