Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 27.08.2024


1. Introduction


Welcome to The Lone Recruiter podcast website (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 in Australia.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or engage with our services.


2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, and phone number.
  • Demographic Information: Age, gender, location.
  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
  • Usage Information: Information about your interactions with our website, including pages visited, links clicked, and time spent on the site.



2.2 Sensitive Information

We do not typically collect sensitive information (e.g., health data, racial or ethnic origin) unless specifically required and with your explicit consent.


3. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information in the following ways:

  • Directly from You: When you subscribe to our newsletter, fill out a contact form, or engage with us via email or other communication channels.
  • Automatically: Through the use of cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies that track your usage of our website.



4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To Provide Services: To deliver the content, services, and updates you have requested.
  • To Improve Our Website: To understand how you use our site and improve its functionality and content.
  • To Communicate with You: To send you newsletters, promotional content, or responses to your inquiries.
  • To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with laws, regulations, and requests from law enforcement.



5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal information:

  • Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent for specific purposes.
  • Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
  • Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations.
  • Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided that your rights do not override these interests.



6. Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us with hosting, data analysis, and other services.
  • Legal Authorities: Where required by law, regulation, or legal process.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner.



7. International Data Transfers

If you are located in the European Union or Australia, your personal information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside of your home country. We ensure that such transfers are conducted in compliance with applicable privacy laws, including ensuring that recipients of your data are subject to appropriate safeguards.

8. Your Rights


8.1 GDPR Rights

If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Access: The right to request a copy of your personal data.
  • Rectification: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Restriction: The right to request restriction of processing.
  • Data Portability: The right to request transfer of your data to another organization.
  • Objection: The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.



8.2 Australian Privacy Rights

If you are located in Australia, you have the following rights under the APPs:

  • Access: The right to request access to your personal information.
  • Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate information.
  • Complaints: The right to lodge a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been breached.



9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.


10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.


11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.


12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy periodically.


13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: hello@thelonerecruiter.com
Contact: Beth O’Neil


By using our website and services, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.