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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

This Privacy Policy sets out how APB Strategy (ABN 88 491 863 805) ("APB Strategy", "we", "us", "our") collects, holds, uses, and discloses personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for the provision of our executive search and advisory services, including:

  • Contact details (name, email address, phone number) provided through our website enquiry forms
  • Professional information (career history, qualifications, compensation expectations) shared by candidates during the search process
  • Client briefing information relevant to executive search engagements
  • Website usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools

2. How We Use Your Information

Your personal information is used solely for legitimate business purposes, including:

  • Responding to your enquiries and providing our executive search services
  • Matching qualified candidates with appropriate client opportunities
  • Communicating relevant market insights and career opportunities
  • Improving our website and service delivery

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. Confidentiality

Confidentiality is the cornerstone of our practice. Candidate details are never disclosed to clients without the candidate's explicit, informed consent. Client search briefs are handled with the highest level of commercial discretion. All members of our team are bound by strict confidentiality obligations.

4. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

  • Clients or candidates (only with your prior consent as part of an active search engagement)
  • Service providers who assist our operations (e.g. IT, cloud hosting), bound by confidentiality agreements
  • Regulatory or law enforcement bodies where required by law

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our systems are hosted on enterprise-grade infrastructure with encryption in transit and at rest.

6. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Withdraw consent for us to use your information
  • Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

7. Contact

For privacy-related enquiries or to exercise your rights, contact our Privacy Officer at contact@apbstrategy.com.au or call 1300 629 167.