Privacy Policy

Azul Recruitment (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of all educators, childcare centres, clients, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By using our website, submitting a form, sending a timesheet, or engaging our services, you agree to the terms of this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

From Educators

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Resume & qualifications (Cert III, Diploma, ECT)
Working With Children Check (WWCC)
First Aid/CPR details
Employment history
Timesheets and shift details
Banking details (for payment purposes)

From Childcare Centres / Clients

Centre name and contact details
Contact person name, email & phone number
Required shift information
Invoices, purchase orders, and service agreements

From Website Visitors

Name, email, phone, and any information submitted in forms
Uploaded documents
IP address, browser type, device info (collected automatically by Wix)

2. How We Collect Personal Information

We may collect your information through:

Online forms
Email communication
Timesheet submissions
Phone calls
Resume uploads
Cookies and website analytics (via Wix)

3. Why We Collect Personal Information

We collect your information to:

For Educators

Process applications and verify qualifications
Match you with suitable childcare centre shifts
Manage payroll and timesheet records
Communicate shift opportunities and updates

For Childcare Centres

Provide staffing services
Arrange and confirm educator bookings
Send invoices and manage accounts
Maintain service agreements

General Purposes

Improve our website and services
Respond to enquiries
Maintain internal business records
Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Store and Protect Your Information

Your information is stored securely using reputable third-party systems such as:

Wix (website forms & CMS)
Google Workspace (email & cloud storage)
Secure payroll and invoicing software
Password-protected internal databases

We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including:

Restricted internal access
Secure encryption provided by third-party platforms
Regular password updates
Removal of outdated personal data when no longer required

5. Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only when necessary with:

Childcare centres (for educator placement)
Educators (for shift arrangements)
Payroll or accounting service providers
IT or system providers (Wix, Google Workspace)
Government authorities if legally required

All third parties are required to protect your information under Australian law.

6. Website Cookies & Analytics

Our website (via Wix) may automatically collect:

Browser information
IP addresses
Device information
General usage analytics

This helps us improve website performance and user experience.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings.

7. Access to Your Information

You may request:

Access to the personal information we hold about you
Corrections or updates
Removal of information (where legally permitted)

Email us at: contact@azulrecruitment.com.au

8. Data Retention

We keep personal data only for as long as required to:

Provide our services
Meet legal, tax, and employment obligations

Timesheets and financial records may be stored for up to 7 years as required by Australian law.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us:

Azul Recruitment

Email: contact@azulrecruitment.com.au

Website: www.azulrecruitment.com.au

Last Updated 2025.