Effective Date: 26 February 2025
Last Updated: 26 February 2025

1. Introduction
Paws on Recruitment (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled safely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our platform (“the Platform”).
By using the Platform, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the Platform.

2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal and business information:

2.1 Personal Information
When you register for an account, post a job listing, or apply for a position, we may collect:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Postal address (if applicable)
Username and password
Profile photo
Employment history, qualifications, and skills
Grooming certifications or business licences (if provided)

2.2 Business Information (for grooming salons)
If you are a business user, we may also collect:

Business name and ABN
Salon address
Company logo and branding materials
Job vacancy details
Multimedia content (e.g., photos and videos of the salon or grooming work)

2.3 Technical Information
When you access our Platform, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Device and browser information
Cookies and tracking data (see Section 7)
Website usage statistics

3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
✅ Account Management: To create and manage your user account.
✅ Job Matching & Recruitment: To connect groomers and salons for employment opportunities.
✅ Communication: To send job alerts, notifications, and customer support responses.
✅ Marketing & Promotions: To feature premium job listings, user profiles, and business branding on our social media platforms and marketing materials (with permission).
✅ Improving User Experience: To enhance our Platform and tailor recommendations based on your preferences.
✅ Legal & Security Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, prevent fraud, and ensure a safe online environment.
We will not use your information for purposes other than those outlined in this policy without your consent.

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We will only share your personal information in the following cases:

4.1 With Employers and Job Seekers
Groomers: Your profile (including résumé, portfolio, and qualifications) will be visible to registered salons for job matching.
Salons: Your job postings (including business details) will be visible to registered groomers.

4.2 With Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the Platform, including:

Payment processors (for subscription payments)
Cloud storage and IT service providers
Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

These third parties are contractually obligated to keep your information secure and not use it for their own purposes.

4.3 Legal Compliance & Security
We may disclose your information if required to:

Comply with Australian laws or legal proceedings.
Investigate fraud, security threats, or violations of our Terms and Conditions.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third-party advertisers.

5. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, loss, and disclosure, including:
🔒 Secure servers and encryption of sensitive data.
🔒 Restricted access to personal information by authorised personnel only.
🔒 Regular security updates to safeguard against cyber threats.
However, no online platform is 100% secure. Users should take precautions, such as choosing a strong password and not sharing login credentials.

6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to:
Provide our services (e.g., keep your account active).
Comply with legal obligations.
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements.
You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time (see Section 9).

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
🍪 Improve website functionality and user experience.
🍪 Analyse user behaviour to enhance our services.
🍪 Provide relevant job recommendations.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform.

8. Third-Party Links
Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of external websites before providing personal information.

9. Your Rights and Choices
Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the right to:
🔹 Access Your Information: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
🔹 Correct Your Information: Request corrections if your details are outdated or incorrect.
🔹 Delete Your Account: Request account closure and deletion of personal data.
🔹 Withdraw Consent: Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@pawsonrecruitment.com. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Children’s Privacy
Paws on Recruitment is not intended for children under 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect or store personal information from minors. If a parent or guardian believes a child has provided us with personal information, they should contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, operational, or service changes. Users will be notified of significant updates via email or a notice on the Platform.

Continued use of the Platform after changes take effect constitutes agreement to the updated policy.

12. Contact Information
For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact:
📧 support@pawsonrecruitment.com
📍 Paws on Recruitment HQ, Brisbane, Australia

By using Paws on Recruitment, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.

Thank you for trusting Paws on Recruitment – Connecting the Best in the Grooming Industry!