Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
Proteqt is committed to protecting the privacy of our clients, candidates, and website users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information in compliance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

2. What Information We Collect
Proteqt may collect the following types of personal information:

Name, contact details, and professional credentials
Employment history, qualifications, and references
Information provided through job applications or recruitment processes
Financial and billing details for service transactions
Any other information required to provide recruitment services

3. How We Collect Personal Information
We may collect personal information through:

Direct interactions (e.g., job applications, resume submissions, emails, phone calls)
Our website, including forms and cookies
Third parties, such as referees, previous employers, and publicly available sources

4. Purpose of Collection
We collect personal information to:

Provide recruitment, staffing, and consulting services
Assess candidate suitability for employment opportunities
Communicate with clients and candidates
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Improve our services and website functionality

5. Disclosure of Personal Information

Proteqt may disclose personal information to:

Prospective employers for recruitment purposes (with consent)
Third-party service providers assisting in our operations
Government agencies or law enforcement as required by law
Professional advisors, such as legal and financial consultants

6. Data Security and Storage

Proteqt takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. We use secure databases, encryption, and access controls to safeguard data.

7. Access and Correction of Personal Information

Individuals may request access to or correction of their personal information held by Proteqt.

8. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and track website usage. Users can adjust browser settings to disable cookies, but this may affect website functionality.

9. International Data Transfers

If personal information is transferred outside Australia, Proteqt ensures appropriate safeguards are in place to protect privacy in line with Australian legal requirements.

10. Complaints and Contact Information

If you have concerns about how we handle personal information, you can contact our Privacy Officer. We will investigate and respond in accordance with the Privacy Act.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

Proteqt reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on our website. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.