Privacy Policy

Sports Jobs Australia ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By using our website and services, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Personal Information You Provide:

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and password when you create an account
• Profile Information: Professional experience, skills, qualifications, resume/CV, and other career-related information
• Job Posting Information: Company details, job descriptions, and contact information for employers
• Communication: Messages sent through our platform, support inquiries, and feedback
• Payment Information: Billing details for premium services (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

Information We Collect Automatically:

• Usage Data: How you interact with our website, pages visited, and features used
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Cookies and Tracking: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies
• Location Data: General location information based on IP address for job matching purposes

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide job board services, match candidates with opportunities, and facilitate communication between employers and job seekers
• Account Management: To create and manage your account, authenticate users, and provide customer support
• Communication: To send you job alerts, newsletters, service updates, and respond to your inquiries
• Payment Processing: To process payments for premium services and subscriptions
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, improve our services, and develop new features
• Marketing: To send you relevant job opportunities and promotional materials (with your consent)
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and interests

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

• With Employers: When you apply for jobs, your profile information may be shared with relevant employers
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform (e.g., payment processors, email services, hosting providers)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing your information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We ensure that any third parties we work with have appropriate privacy and security measures in place.

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure hosting with reputable cloud providers
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Staff training on privacy and security practices

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but will notify you of any data breaches as required by law.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Portability: Request a copy of your personal information in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Complaint: Lodge a complaint about our handling of your personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days and may require verification of your identity.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (with your consent)

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
• Maintain business records for legitimate purposes

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

Some of our service providers may be located outside Australia. When we transfer your personal information overseas, we ensure that:

• The recipient country has adequate privacy protections, or
• We have appropriate contractual arrangements in place to protect your information

Countries where your data may be processed include the United States (for cloud hosting and analytics services) and other countries where our service providers operate.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Post the updated Privacy Policy on our website
• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify you by email if the changes materially affect how we handle your personal information

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.