Privacy Policy

CareerFinders.co ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

This policy applies to job seekers, employers, and all visitors to CareerFinders.co. By using our platform, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Operator: IPS (ABN: 21 662 655 665)
PO Box 30, Corio, Victoria 3214, Australia
Email: info@careerfinders.co

1. Information We Collect

Job Seekers
  • Full name, email address, phone number
  • Residential address and job preferences
  • Resume, CV, cover letters
  • Work history, education, skills and certifications
  • Profile photo and references (optional)
Employers
  • Company name, ABN, contact details
  • Job listings and recruitment preferences
  • Billing and payment information
Automatically Collected
  • IP address, browser and device data
  • Pages visited, session duration, and cookies

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Provide job matching and recruitment services
  • Process applications and employer communications
  • Send job alerts and notifications
  • Improve platform performance and security
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

  • With employers when you apply for jobs
  • With service providers such as hosting, email, and payment systems
  • When required by law or to prevent fraud
  • During business transfers or mergers

4. Data Retention

Your information is retained only for as long as needed to provide services, meet legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Accounts inactive for 24 months may be archived or deleted.

5. Your Rights

  • Access and correction of your data
  • Deletion of your account
  • Data portability
  • Withdrawal of consent
  • Complaints to the OAIC

6. Cookies

We use cookies to improve user experience, analytics, and advertising. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

7. Children’s Privacy

CareerFinders is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age.

8. Security Measure

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
  • Secure servers and access controls
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Employee training on data protection
  • Firewalls and intrusion detection systems

However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Australia and New Zealand. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Australian Privacy Principles

We comply with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

  • Collecting information fairly and lawfully
  • Notifying individuals about collection and use
  • Securing personal information
  • Providing access and correction rights
  • Handling complaints appropriately

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements.

  • Posting a notice on our website
  • Sending an email to registered users
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date

13. Dispute Resolution

  • Contact our Privacy Officer for further review
  • Seek legal advice
  • OAIC — www.oaic.gov.au — 1300 363 992

14. Contact Us

Email: info@careerfinders.co
Address: PO Box 30, Corio, Victoria 3214, Australia