Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
Culinary Shepherds ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information through our website www.culinaryshepherds.com and recruitment services.
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We collect personal information necessary to provide recruitment services and operate our website. This information may include your name, contact details such as phone number, email address, and physical address, as well as employment history, skills, qualifications, and references. Additionally, we may collect identification documents, salary expectations, job preferences, and any other information included in resumes, cover letters, or shared during communications with us.
The information is collected directly from you, third parties such as referees or previous employers, and publicly available platforms like LinkedIn, or through interactions on our website.
Privacy Policy - the basics
Personal information is used for purposes such as matching candidates with suitable job opportunities, communicating with clients and candidates about placements and recruitment services, assessing candidate suitability for roles, conducting background and reference checks with your consent, complying with legal and regulatory obligations, and improving our website and services. Personal information is only used for the purposes for which it was collected or as permitted by law.
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We may disclose your personal information to potential employers or clients for recruitment purposes, third-party service providers who assist with our operations such as IT support or payroll services, government bodies, regulators, or law enforcement agencies where required by law, and referees or other individuals you nominate. Reasonable steps are taken to ensure that third parties comply with privacy obligations equivalent to those set out in this policy.
Personal information is stored securely in both electronic and physical formats, with reasonable measures taken to protect it against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. While we strive to protect your personal information, it is acknowledged that the internet is not entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted online.
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You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if the information is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated. To make a request, you can contact us using the details provided below. We may require verification of your identity before providing access or making corrections. In some circumstances, we may decline access or correction requests in accordance with the law and will provide reasons for such decisions.
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Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience. Cookies collect information such as browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on the site, and IP address. This information is used for website analytics and service improvements. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
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In certain cases, personal information may be transferred to third parties located overseas, such as cloud service providers. When this occurs, reasonable steps are taken to ensure that the recipient protects the information in accordance with Australian privacy laws.
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We may use your personal information to send updates about job opportunities, services, or industry news. If you prefer not to receive such communications, you can opt out at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link in our emails.
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If you believe we have breached the Privacy Act or the Australian Privacy Principles, you can contact us using the details provided below. We take privacy complaints seriously and will investigate and respond promptly. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
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For questions, access requests, corrections, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
Culinary Shepherds
Email: info@culinaryshepherds.com
ABN: 42 327 277 306
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This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The updated policy will be posted on our website with the revised effective date. By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
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