Privacy Policy

1. About This Policy

TalentAligned PTY Ltd (ABN pending) ("Talent Aligned", "we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Name, email address, phone number, and residential address
• CV/resume, cover letters, work history, qualifications, and professional references
• Current and desired salary, availability, and work preferences
• Right to work status and visa information
• LinkedIn profile and other publicly available professional information
• Information provided during interviews or assessments
• Company name, job title, and business contact details (for clients)
• NETworks event registration details

3. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information through:

• Direct interactions (phone calls, emails, meetings, forms on this website)
• CV submissions via our website or third-party job boards
• Referrals from other candidates, clients, or professional contacts
• Publicly available sources such as LinkedIn and professional directories
• Event registrations (NETworks and corporate events)

4. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

• Matching candidates with suitable job opportunities
• Communicating with you about roles, market insights, and our services
• Providing recruitment and consulting services to our clients
• Processing job applications and conducting reference checks
• Organising and managing NETworks events
• Improving our services and website experience
• Complying with legal obligations

5. Sharing Your Information

We will only share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:

• With prospective employers, with your prior consent, as part of a job application
• With referees you have nominated, for the purpose of obtaining references
• With service providers who assist us in delivering our services (e.g., CRM platforms, email providers)
• Where required by law, regulation, or court order

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Storage and Security

We store personal information securely using industry-standard encryption and access controls. Our data may be stored on cloud-based systems located in Australia or internationally. We take reasonable steps to protect information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.

7. Data Retention

We retain candidate information for a reasonable period to facilitate ongoing recruitment services and future opportunities. If you wish to have your information deleted, you may request this at any time (see section 8 below). Client business contact information is retained for the duration of our commercial relationship.

8. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Make a complaint about our handling of your information

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@talent-aligned.com.au.

9. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website. For details, see our Cookies Policy.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or wish to make a complaint, please contact us:

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