Privacy policy
Prepared under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles. Last updated: 6 October 2026.
1. Who we are
Harbour Talent Pty Ltd, Level 8, 91 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000. ABN 47 128 934 662, ACN 128 934 662. Privacy contact: [email protected] or +61 2 8000 1234.
2. What this policy covers
How we collect, hold, use and disclose personal information about candidates, contractors, client contacts and website visitors.
3. What we collect
- Identity and contact details: name, address, email, mobile, date of birth where required.
- Recruitment information: résumé, work history, qualifications, licences, tickets, references.
- Work rights: citizenship, visa subclass and expiry.
- Payroll information for on-hire workers: bank details, tax file number, super fund, emergency contact.
- Website data: IP address, browser, device, pages viewed and times.
- Sensitive information only where relevant: health or injury information for fitness for work, and disability where you tell us.
4. Why we collect it and the basis
| Purpose | Basis |
|---|---|
| Assessing your application | Necessary to take steps before an employment contract |
| Putting you forward to client businesses | Consent, given when you apply |
| Payroll and superannuation for on-hire workers | Required by law (tax, super, WorkCover) |
| Keeping you on file for future roles | Consent, revocable at any time |
| Job alerts and updates | Consent, with an unsubscribe link in every email |
| Analytics and marketing cookies | Consent, managed in our cookie settings |
5. Disclosure
We disclose information to: client businesses considering your application; our payroll and superannuation providers; background check and medical providers where required; insurers and WorkCover; and our software providers under confidentiality obligations. We do not sell your information.
6. Overseas disclosure
Some software providers store data outside Australia, mainly in the United States and the European Union. We take reasonable steps to ensure they handle information consistently with the Australian Privacy Principles.
7. How long we keep it
- Unsuccessful applications: 24 months, unless you ask us to keep them longer.
- Payroll and employment records: 7 years after the relationship ends.
- Website analytics: 14 months.
8. Your rights
Under the Australian Privacy Principles you may access the personal information we hold about you, ask for corrections, ask us to stop using it for direct marketing, and complain about a breach. Write to [email protected]. We respond within 30 days.
9. Notifiable data breaches
If a breach is likely to result in serious harm, we notify affected individuals and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner under the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme.
10. Complaints
Contact us first. If unresolved, you may complain to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, GPO Box 5288, Sydney NSW 2001, or at oaic.gov.au.
11. Security
Encrypted transmission, access controls, staff training, secure cloud storage and periodic backups.
12. Changes
The current version is the one published on this page.