PRIVACY POLICY

1 . About this Policy

1.1 Woodforde Group (ACN 659 974 286) (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) outlined in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (as amended from time to time). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information.

1.2 By using our website (https://woodfordegroup.com.au), submitting your CV, or using our recruitment services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Policy.

1.3 We may update this Policy periodically. We encourage you to check our website for the latest version.

1.4 If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use our services or submit personal information to us.

2. Personal Information We Collect

2.1 We collect personal information necessary to provide our recruitment services and operate our website. This may include:

    • Your name, contact details, and address;
    • Your CV, employment history, qualifications, and skills;
    • Job search preferences and application details;
    • If applicable, payment information such as bank account or PayPal details;
    • Communications between you and us regarding our services.

2.2 If you choose not to provide certain personal information, we may be unable to offer you our recruitment services.

3. How We Collect Personal Information

We may collect personal information in the following ways:

3.1 Directly from you when you interact with us via our website, email, phone, or in person.

3.2 From third parties, including references, credit reporting agencies, or publicly available sources.

3.3 Through website tracking technologies such as cookies (see Section 7 for more information).

4. How We Use Your Personal Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

4.1 To assist with your job search and recruitment needs;

4.2 To respond to your enquiries and provide requested services;

4.3 To improve our website, services, and recruitment processes;

4.4 To verify your identity, employment history, and prevent fraud;

4.5 To send you updates about job opportunities, industry insights, and marketing materials (unless you opt out).

5. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may share your personal information with:

5.1 Our staff, contractors, and service providers who assist in delivering our services;

5.2 Potential employers and clients seeking candidates for job vacancies;

5.3 Third-party service providers such as IT support, marketing agencies, or legal advisers;

5.4 Government and regulatory authorities as required by law.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

6. Access, Updates, and Accuracy of Personal Information

6.1 You may request access to the personal information we hold about you or ask us to update or correct it by contacting us at hello@woodfordegroup.com.au

6.2 We take reasonable steps to ensure your personal information is accurate and up to date.

7. Cookies and Anonymous Data

7.1 When you visit our website, we may collect non-identifiable data, such as your IP address, browsing behaviour, and referral source.

7.2 We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyse website traffic.

7.3 You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, but this may impact website functionality.

7.4 Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

8. Security and Data Storage

8.1 We implement security measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, or disclosure.

8.2 Your personal information may be stored electronically or in hard copy within secure Australian or overseas servers.

8.3 If personal information is stored overseas, we ensure reasonable steps are taken to protect it. However, data stored overseas may not be subject to Australian privacy laws.

8.4 Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary and is securely destroyed when no longer required.

9. Links to Other Websites

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

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, would like to access or update your personal information, or wish to make a complaint, please contact us at: hello@woodfordegroup.com.au

We will respond to your request as soon as reasonably possible.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on our website.