Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. Who we are
Blackbound Recruitment ABN 74 694 312 680 ("Blackbound", "we", "us", "our") is a specialist property industry recruitment business based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
2. What information we collect
We may collect the following personal information:
- Candidates: name, email, phone number, location, employment history, qualifications, software proficiency, salary expectations, availability, resume/CV, and any other information you provide during registration or through our resume builder.
- Employers: name, email, phone number, company name, and hiring requirements submitted through our contact form or ROI calculator.
- Website visitors: usage data collected through cookies and analytics (page views, device type, referral source).
3. How we collect information
We collect information when you:
- Register an account on our website
- Submit a contact or enquiry form
- Apply for a job listing
- Upload a resume or use our AI resume builder
- Subscribe to communications
- Interact with our website (via cookies)
4. How we use your information
We use your information to:
- Match you with relevant job opportunities or candidates
- Process job applications
- Communicate with you about roles, applications, and our services
- Provide our AI resume builder service
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
5. Sharing your information
We will never share your personal information with an employer or third party without your explicit consent. When you apply for a role, your details are only shared with the relevant employer after you have approved the submission.
We may share information with:
- Employers, only with your prior consent
- Service providers who assist us in operating our platform (hosting, email, analytics), bound by confidentiality obligations
- Law enforcement or regulatory bodies where required by law
6. Data storage and security
Your data is stored securely using Supabase (hosted in Australia) with encryption at rest and in transit. We implement row-level security, access controls, and regular security audits to protect your information. Resumes and documents are stored in private storage buckets accessible only to you and authorised staff.
7. Your rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Withdraw consent for communications at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
8. Cookies
We use essential cookies to maintain your login session and preferences. We do not use third-party advertising cookies. Analytics cookies may be used to understand how visitors use our site, in aggregate and anonymised form.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
10. Contact us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
- Email: hello@blackbound.com.au
- Website: blackbound.com.au/contact