Prepared with reference to the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and Google service compliance standards
Effective Date: 26/04/25
At Mackay HR Consulting, we take data privacy seriously — for both job seekers and employers. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we handle it, and your rights in accordance with Australian law and best practice in digital compliance, including alignment with Google data policies.

1. Collection of Personal Information

Under the Australian Privacy Principles, personal information includes any data that identifies or could reasonably identify an individual. We may collect this through:
⦁ Website forms, consultations, or applications
⦁ Job application documents (resumes, cover letters)
⦁ Business engagement submissions (client requests or agreements)
⦁ Recruitment platforms (e.g., SEEK, LinkedIn)
⦁ Site usage data (via cookies or Google Analytics)
⦁ Types of personal data may include:
⦁ Name, email, phone number
⦁ Employment and education history
⦁ IP address, browser type, and website interaction data
⦁ Client business contact detail

2. Use of Personal Information Your personal data is used to:

⦁ Deliver recruitment and HR consulting services
⦁ Assess candidate suitability
⦁ Communicate with you for service delivery and updates
⦁ Conduct internal analytics and improve our website performance
⦁ Fulfill contractual and regulatory obligations
⦁ We will only use personal information for the purposes stated at collection, unless required or authorised by law.

3. Website Cookies & Third-Party Tracking

As required under both Australian law and Google’s policies (for AdSense, Analytics, and reCAPTCHA), we disclose:
⦁ Our website uses cookies to track session data and website performance.
⦁ We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised usage data, which helps us understand traffic trends.
⦁ By using our site, users consent to cookie tracking unless disabled in browser settings.
⦁ We do not use remarketing or ad targeting cookies.

4. Disclosure and Data Storage

We do not sell or rent any personal data. However, information may be shared with:
⦁ Potential employers (with job seeker consent)
⦁ External service providers (e.g., IT, CRM, legal, marketing — bound by confidentiality clauses)
⦁ Legal and regulatory bodies if required by law
⦁ Data is stored securely on encrypted servers and access is limited to authorised personnel.

5. Access and Correction

In accordance with APP 12 and 13, individuals have the right to request access to or correction of their personal information. You may do so by contacting:
📧 [Insert Contact Email]

6. Complaints Process

Complaints about our privacy practices should be directed to us in writing. If unresolved, complaints may be submitted to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC): www.oaic.gov.au