Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:


a. Personal Information

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV), professional history, and other career-related details you provide

b. Technical Information

IP address

  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Log data and interaction with our Website


c. Behavioral & Interaction Data

  • Information submitted via forms (contact forms, job applications)
  • Cookies and tracking technologies
  • Usage data (pages viewed, time spent, links clicked)
  • Data collected via third-party integrations (e.g., analytics tools, plugins)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  • Providing Services: To deliver executive search and recruitment services, including candidate assessment and client matching.
  • Improving User Experience: To monitor Website performance, optimize usability, and personalize user interactions.
  • Marketing & Communication: To share newsletters, blogs, whitepapers, and updates if you opt-in.
  • Compliance & Legal Obligations: To meet regulatory requirements, including the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection laws.

3. Data Processing & Security

We take the security of your data seriously and employ industry-standard practices to safeguard it.

  • Encryption: Sensitive data (such as CVs) is encrypted in transit and at rest.
  • Secure Storage: Data is stored on secure servers with controlled access.
  • Security Measures: SSL certificates, firewalls, intrusion detection, and regular audits.
  • Data Retention:
  1. Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for recruitment purposes or legal obligations.
  2. CVs and application materials are stored for up to 24 months, unless you request deletion earlier.

4. Sharing of Data & Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share information with:

  • Clients: For executive search and recruitment purposes, with your prior consent.
  • Service Providers & Platforms (used to deliver our services and operations):
  • Atlas CRM (candidate and client relationship management)
  • Motion (task and workflow automation)
  • Zapier (data integrations and automations)
  • Google Analytics (website analytics and performance tracking)
  • Google Workspace (including Gmail) (communication and document processing)
  • Website hosting & IT support providers
  • Legal Authorities: When required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or government requests.

Each third party is contractually obligated to protect your information and process it in line with relevant data protection regulations.

5. Your Rights & Choices

You have the following rights under the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable laws:

  • Access & Portability: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Update or amend incorrect personal information.
  • Deletion: Request the deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Restriction: Limit certain types of processing.
  • Objection: Opt-out of marketing communications at any time.
  • Cookie Management: Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie banner.
  • Do Not Sell (CCPA): California residents can opt-out of any “sale” of personal data (though we do not sell data).


To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
thirdwayadvisory.com.au

6. Compliance with Laws

  • Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) & APPs: We comply with the 13 Australian Privacy Principles governing how personal information is handled.
  • GDPR (EU/UK Residents): We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation. EU/UK users have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict their data.
  • CCPA (California Residents): We comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act. California residents have the right to request disclosure, deletion, and opt-out of the sale of personal data.

7. Data Breach Response

In the unlikely event of a data breach:

  • We will promptly investigate and implement corrective measures.
  • Affected users will be notified without undue delay.
  • Regulatory authorities will be informed where legally required.

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

In the unlikely event of a data breach:

  • We will promptly investigate and implement corrective measures.
  • Affected users will be notified without undue delay.
  • Regulatory authorities will be informed where legally required.

9. Our Commitment to Privacy

At Thirdway Advisory, our values drive our approach to privacy:

  • Privacy: Your data belongs to you, and we protect it accordingly.
  • Transparency: We clearly communicate what data we collect and why.
  • Security: We invest in systems and practices to keep your data safe.

We believe safeguarding data is central to trust, integrity, and the long-term success of our relationships with clients and candidates.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. The “Last Updated” date at the top will be revised accordingly. Significant changes will be communicated via the Website or email.