Crown & Marks Executive Search Privacy Policy

We are a leading provider of executive search services across a wide range of industry sectors.

Your privacy is important to us.

We are subject to the National Privacy Principles (NPPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).  This statement discloses our information collection, handling and disclosure practices.

What type of information do we collect?

If you are a candidate, the information we collect may include:

·             your contact details, education and career aspirations;
·             information regarding your current and previous positions, including your remuneration, reasons for leaving and an
        assessment of your skills, performance and ability; and
·             results of psychological or competency testing.

If you are a supplier, the information we collect may include your contact details and transaction records in relation to your dealings with us.

How do we collect personal information?

Generally we collect information from you.  In some instances, we may collect information about you from third parties and public sources prior to contacting you directly.

If you are a candidate, we may also collect information from:

·           your nominated referees;
·           your employer and past employers;
·           public sources of information;
·           third party providers of psychological or competency testing; and
·           third parties who you have nominated or who we consider may have information about you;

While we request that any information provided to us by a third party is accurate and up to date,  we are unable to verify the accuracy of any information provided to us by a third party.

How do we use personal information?

If you are a candidate, we use your personal information in the course of our business of providing executive search services.

In the event your application for a specific employment opportunity is unsuccessful, we will automatically retain your personal details on file in case more suitable opportunities arise, unless you ask us specifically to delete it.  You may ask us to delete your information at any time.

If you are a supplier, we use your personal information in the course of our business in sourcing goods and services from you.

We may contact you periodically to confirm that the personal information which we hold about you is accurate and up to date.

How do we share your personal information?

We will not sell, rent or lease your personal information to third parties.

If you are a candidate, we may disclose your personal information to:

·         our clients;
·         organisations that provide psychometric or competency testing; and
·         your nominated referees.

We are a member of Signium International, a global alliance of independent executive search firms.  We may share information about you with member firms if working on a joint international assignment. 

If you are a supplier, we may disclose your information to member firms in the course of our business with you or if they express interest in sourcing goods and services from you.

What measures do we take to protect information?

We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal information.  We use physical security systems, network security technology and restrictions on employee access to safeguard your personal information.

We do not accept responsibility for the security of information transmitted to us over the Internet.

How can I access my personal information?

Subject to certain exceptions under the NPPs, you have the right to access personal information that we hold about you.  One exception is that we may deny you access to personal information that we hold about you if granting access would interfere with the privacy of another individual.  Where a referee provides a reference about you, they may be disclosing personal information about themselves.  We will not provide you with access to references about you without the written consent of the referee.

You have the right to access other personal information that we may hold about you.  We reserve the right to charge an administrative fee for giving you access to your personal information.

You also have the right to request changes to any information that is not accurate or up to date.  If you find any inaccuracies in your information, or if your details have changed, please contact the Privacy Officer (details below).

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