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Privacy Policy

Last updated 15 August 2026
Version 3.2

01Our commitment to your privacy

In short

We respect your privacy. We collect only the data needed to connect you with opportunities, and we never sell your data. You control your information — access, correct, or delete it anytime. This policy explains how we handle your data under Australian law.

02What we collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide our placement and career intelligence services:

  • Identity & contact – name, email, phone, location
  • Professional & educational – CV, work history, skills, qualifications, endorsements
  • Account & usage – login activity, job applications, preferences
  • Communications – messages, feedback, support inquiries

We do not collect sensitive information (health, race, religion) unless you voluntarily provide it.

03How we use your data

  • Match you with relevant job and training opportunities
  • Generate your ATS score and skill-gap analysis
  • Provide interview prep, follow-up tools, and career insights
  • Send service updates, job alerts, and (with consent) marketing communications
  • Improve our platform through analytics and research

Legitimate interest: we use your data to deliver the service you requested. We never use it for purposes you wouldn't reasonably expect.

04Who we share with

We never sell your data. We share it only to deliver our service, and only with:

  • Employers – when you consent to share your CV and profile
  • Training providers – when you enroll in a recommended course
  • Service providers – hosting, analytics, email, and support (all bound by confidentiality)
  • Legal & regulatory – when required by law or to protect our rights

Your consent controls sharing

You choose which employers see your profile via the consent checkboxes on each job card. You can withdraw consent anytime.

05Overseas data transfers

We may share your personal information outside of your home location in the following circumstances:

  • with our ultimate holding company or other entities within our group, for operational and administrative purposes;
  • with service providers, partners or other third parties who provide services to us from an overseas location;
  • where your personal information is shared with any entity or business within our group; and
  • where your personal information is shared with employers located outside of your home location (for example, when you apply for a job in another country).

Where we disclose your personal information to overseas recipients, we take reasonable steps to ensure that those recipients do not breach privacy laws in relation to that information.

Countries where data may be processed

Australia, New Zealand, United States, Netherlands, Germany, France, Ireland, Singapore, India and other locations where our service providers operate.

06Storage & retention

Your information is stored on secure servers and we invest heavily in cybersecurity to protect your data. We use industry-standard encryption and security measures to keep your information safe.

Retention periods

Active accounts: data kept for the duration of your account. Inactive accounts: retained for 24 months after last login. Financial records: retained for 7 years as required by law. CV/profile data: deleted within 30 days of account closure.

We have a dedicated team working continuously to keep your information safe and we constantly invest in new technology to stay ahead of the latest developments.

07Your rights & choices

Under the Privacy Act, you have the right to:

  • Access – request a copy of your data
  • Correct – update or fix inaccurate information
  • Delete – request permanent deletion of your data
  • Opt-out – withdraw consent for marketing or data sharing
  • Complain – lodge a complaint with us or the OAIC

To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@weplaceyou.com.au. We'll respond within 30 days.

08Marketing & consent

We believe in opt-in consent for marketing communications. Here's how it works:

  • When you create an account, you choose whether to receive marketing emails
  • You can update your preference anytime in your account settings
  • Every marketing email includes a one-click unsubscribe link
  • We never share your contact details with third-party marketers

Marketing consent is opt-in

We never sign you up for marketing without your explicit permission. You'll never receive unsolicited promotional emails from us.

09Children's privacy

WePlaceYou is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 16, we will delete it promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with data, please contact us at info@weplaceyou.com.au.

10Complaints & the OAIC

If you have a concern about how we handle your data, we encourage you to reach out to us first. We're committed to resolving issues quickly and fairly.

  1. Contact our Privacy Officer at info@weplaceyou.com.au.
  2. We'll respond within 30 days with a resolution or next steps.
  3. If unresolved, you can escalate to the OAIC via their online complaint form.

You can also reach us on +61 2 1234 5678 or via weplaceyou.com.au.

11Policy updates & notifications

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We are committed to keeping you informed. Here's how we'll notify you of significant changes:

  • Email — a notification to your registered email address for significant changes.
  • In-app banner — a prominent notice will appear in your dashboard.
  • Website — the policy will always show the latest version date at the top.

Previous versions are available upon request.

12Cookie policy

We use cookies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our platform.

  • Essential – session tokens, security, and account access. Cannot be disabled.
  • Preferences – language, theme, and layout settings.
  • Analytics – anonymous usage data to improve our platform.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via your browser settings.

Privacy questions?

Reach our Privacy Officer directly.

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