Privacy policy

Effective Date: 18 june 2026

NBSearch ("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.


 

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.