1. Introduction
AIP Connect ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal information:
- Identity Information: Full name, email address, phone number
- Professional Information: Resume/CV, work history, qualifications, skills
- Account Information: Login credentials, preferences, saved searches
- Payment Information: Billing details processed securely through Stripe
- Usage Data: Job applications, saved jobs, search history
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for:
- Connecting job seekers with regional employment opportunities
- Processing job applications and facilitating employer-candidate communication
- Sending job alerts and relevant notifications (with your consent)
- Processing payments for job postings
- Improving our services and user experience
- Complying with legal obligations
- Preventing fraud and ensuring platform security
4. Legal Basis for Processing (APPs)
We process your personal information under the following legal bases as defined by the Australian Privacy Principles:
- Consent: When you create an account or apply for jobs
- Contract: To provide our recruitment services
- Legitimate Interest: To improve our platform and prevent fraud
- Legal Obligation: To comply with Australian law
5. Information Sharing
We share your information with:
- Employers: When you apply for jobs or allow your profile to be searchable
- Service Providers: Stripe (payments), Supabase (database), email services
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.
6. Geographic Restrictions
Important Notice
AIP Connect does not hold a recruitment license for Western Australia (WA). We do not collect, process, or store data related to job postings or applications for WA locations. Any attempts to create WA-based job listings will be automatically blocked.
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
- Row Level Security (RLS) policies in our database (Supabase)
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Strict access controls and authentication requirements
- Rate limiting and fraud detection systems
8. Your Rights Under the Privacy Act
Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to:
- Access: Request access to your personal information we hold
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Object: Object to certain processing activities
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@treeshift.com.au
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for:
- Active Accounts: As long as your account remains active
- Job Applications: 6 months after application (archived after 90 days)
- Job Postings: 6 months after expiry
- Payment Records: 7 years (legal requirement)
- Audit Logs: 90 days for security purposes
10. Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies for authentication and security. We do not use third-party tracking cookies. Analytics data is anonymized. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
11. Third-Party Services
Our platform integrates with:
- Supabase: Database and authentication (hosted in Australia)
- Stripe: Payment processing (PCI DSS compliant)
- Vercel: Hosting infrastructure
These services have their own privacy policies and are contractually bound to protect your data.
12. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be notified via email or platform notification. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights:
- Email: privacy@treeshift.com.au
- Postal Address: AIP Connect, [Address], Australia
- Response Time: Within 30 days as required by the Privacy Act
15. Complaints
If you believe we have breached the Privacy Act 1988, you can lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).