Privacy Policy

Linea Talent Pty Ltd (ABN [insert])

Effective Date: 21/02/2026

1. Introduction

Linea Talent Pty Ltd (“Linea Talent”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of personal information and complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, hold, use, disclose, and protect personal information obtained in connection with our recruitment and talent introduction services, website, and related activities.

This Privacy Policy applies to all individuals whose personal information we collect, including candidates, prospective candidates, referees, clients, and other users of our website.

2. Our Role

Linea Talent operates as a recruitment and talent introduction service.
 We do not operate as a labour hire provider, staffing agency, or employer of candidates.

Candidates introduced by Linea Talent are engaged directly by our clients as employees. Linea Talent does not employ, engage, or on-hire candidates.

3. Personal Information We Collect

3.1 Types of Personal Information

We may collect personal information including, but not limited to:

• name, date of birth, and contact details
  
• curriculum vitae, resumes, portfolios, and employment history
  
• education, qualifications, licences, and professional memberships
  
• work preferences, salary expectations, availability, and career objectives
  
• referee details and reference information
  
• interview notes, screening assessments, and suitability evaluations
  
• correspondence and communications with us
  
• information required to verify identity or work rights
  
• any other information reasonably necessary to provide recruitment services
  

3.2 Sensitive Information

We do not actively seek to collect sensitive information (as defined in the Privacy Act). However, we may incidentally collect sensitive information where:

• it is voluntarily provided by the individual or a third party (such as a referee or client);
  
• it is required or authorised by law; or
  
• it is reasonably necessary for recruitment or placement purposes.
  

Sensitive information may include information relating to health, criminal history, or membership of professional or trade associations. Any sensitive information collected will be handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

4. How We Collect Personal Information

We may collect personal information:

• directly from individuals via our website, application forms, email, telephone, or interviews
  
• from referees nominated by candidates
  
• from clients or prospective employers
  
• from publicly available sources such as professional networking platforms
  
• from third parties where permitted by law
  

If personal information is not provided, we may be unable to consider an individual for roles or provide recruitment services.

5. Use of Personal Information

We collect, hold, and use personal information for purposes including:

• assessing suitability for employment opportunities
  
• introducing candidates to prospective employers
  
• verifying qualifications, experience, and work rights where possible
  
• obtaining and providing references
  
• managing candidate and client relationships
  
• responding to enquiries and communications
  
• internal administration, compliance, and record-keeping
  
• managing complaints, disputes, investigations, or legal claims
  
• marketing recruitment-related services and opportunities (where permitted)
  
• any other purpose reasonably related to our recruitment services
  

6. Disclosure of Personal Information

6.1 Disclosure to Clients

With candidate consent, we may disclose personal information to clients and prospective employers for the purpose of recruitment and employment consideration.

6.2 Other Disclosures

We may disclose personal information to:

• referees for reference checks
  
• professional advisers, insurers, auditors, or regulators
  
• service providers assisting with IT, data storage, or administrative services
  
• courts, tribunals, or law enforcement agencies where required or authorised by law
  

We do not sell personal information.

7. Overseas Disclosure

Linea Talent does not disclose personal information to overseas recipients.

8. Automated Decision-Making

Linea Talent does not use automated decision-making or profiling to make employment or recruitment decisions.

9. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. Measures include secure systems, access controls, and confidentiality obligations.

Despite these measures, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as it is reasonably necessary for recruitment purposes or compliance with legal obligations, unless we are requested to remove it or required by law to retain it for a specified period.

Individuals may request deletion of their personal information at any time, subject to legal requirements.

11. Direct Marketing

We may use personal information to provide information about recruitment opportunities, services, or events that may be of interest.

All direct marketing communications comply with the Spam Act 2003 (Cth). Individuals may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe function or by contacting us.

12. Access and Correction

Individuals may request access to, or correction of, personal information we hold about them. Requests should be made in writing using the contact details below.

We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and may refuse access where permitted by law.

13. Complaints

Linea Talent has appointed a Privacy Officer responsible for privacy compliance.

If you believe we have breached this Privacy Policy or the Privacy Act, you may lodge a complaint by contacting us. We aim to acknowledge complaints within 10 business days and resolve them within 30 business days where reasonably possible.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

14. Contact Details

Privacy Officer
 Linea Talent Pty Ltd
 Email: peter@lineatalent.com.au
 Address: Level 4/459 Church St, Richmond VIC 3121

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version will be published on our website and takes effect from the date stated above.