Privacy policy
Effective Date: 18 june 2026NBSearch ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in an open and transparent manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and store personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
By using our website, engaging our recruitment services, or submitting information to us, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
What Personal Information
We Collect
How We Collect Personal Information
Why We Collect Personal Information
Disclosure of Personal Information
Overseas Disclosure
Data Security
Retention of Information
Cookies and Website
Analytics
Access and Correction
Marketing Communications
Complaints
Contact Us
Changes to This Privacy Policy
1. What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect personal information including:
Name, address, phone number and email address
Employment history, qualifications and skills
Curriculum vitae (CV), resumes and cover letters
Salary information and employment preferences
Professional references and referee details
Information contained in job applications and interviews
Information obtained through background checks where permitted by law
Website usage information, including IP addresses, browser type and device information
We only collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for our recruitment and business activities.
2. How We Collect Personal Information
We may collect personal information directly from you when you:
Submit an enquiry through our website
Apply for a role
Upload a resume or candidate profile
Subscribe to updates or newsletters
Contact us by phone, email or social media
Participate in interviews or recruitment processes
We may also collect information from third parties, including:
Referees
Employers
Professional networking platforms such as LinkedIn
Publicly available sources
Recruitment platforms and job boards
3. Why We Collect Personal Information
We collect and use personal information to:
Assess your suitability for employment opportunities
Match candidates with client vacancies
Provide recruitment and talent advisory services
Verify qualifications, references and employment history
Communicate regarding current and future opportunities
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Manage our business operations
4. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose your personal information to:
Current and prospective employers or clients
Referees and professional contacts
Service providers assisting with recruitment, technology, hosting, marketing or administration
Government agencies, regulators or law enforcement authorities where required by law
Professional advisers, including legal and accounting advisers
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
5. Overseas Disclosure
Some of our service providers may store or process information outside Australia. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure your personal information is handled in accordance with Australian privacy laws.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
These measures may include:
Secure cloud-based systems
Password protection and access controls
Staff confidentiality obligations
Secure data storage and transmission practices
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
7. Retention of Information
We may retain candidate information for future employment opportunities and talent searches unless you request that we remove your information, subject to legal and business record-keeping requirements.
When personal information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to securely destroy or de-identify it.
8. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience and understand website performance.
These technologies may collect information about:
Pages visited
Time spent on the website
Browser and device information
Referral sources
You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.
9. Access and Correction
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if the information is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date.
To make a request, please contact us using the details below.
10. Marketing Communications
From time to time, we may send you information about employment opportunities, industry insights, events or services that may be relevant to you.
You can opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our communications or contacting us directly.
11. Complaints
If you believe we have breached your privacy rights, please contact us using the details below.We will investigate your complaint and respond within a reasonable timeframe.If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact:
NBSearch
Email: nick@nbsearch.com.au
Phone: 0438 015 341
Website: https://www.nbsearch.au/
13. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication.