Effective Date: January 2019, Updated May 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how 1st Executive Pty Ltd and subsidiaries (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, stores, and discloses personal information via our international recruitment and executive search website. It applies to:

· Clients who register via our website forms, and

· Candidates who submit resumes for job applications or expression of interest.

Our practices primarily comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), and incorporate relevant elements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.

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2. What Information We Collect

We collect personal data including:

· Full name, contact details, job title

· Employment history, resume/CV content

· Preferences and interests relevant to recruitment and employment

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3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

1. Assess and process job applications

2. Match candidates to current and future opportunities

3. Provide recruitment services to clients, including the introduction of candidates

4. Communicate updates, opportunities, and newsletters

All communications include an unsubscribe link, allowing users to opt out at any time

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4. Ongoing Communications with Candidates

Where candidates submit resumes, we reserve the right to contact them about future suitable roles unless they choose to opt out. Communication will comply with direct marketing laws and provide clear unsubscribe options.

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5. Data Retention

Under Australian law, we are not required to delete personal records and may need to retain records for both audit and legal proceedings. However, if you request to cease communication, we will honour that request, archive your record and suppress your details from marketing and job alerts.

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6. Disclosure and Transfers

We may disclose information to:

· Clients seeking to hire both actively and passively. Where you submit for a specific role, you have granted us permission to share your details with a client. For any other scenario your explicit permission will be secured.

· Technology providers (CRM, ATS)

· Overseas offices or partners where applicable

Cross-border transfers will be governed by appropriate safeguards per GDPR standards

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7. Your Rights

You may:

· Request access or update your personal data

· Withdraw consent for processing

· Request to opt out of communications at any time

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8. Contact Us

For privacy-related requests, please contact:

Privacy Officer 1st Executive Pty Ltd. Email: athoseby@1stexecutive.com.au

Phone: 0438 456 660