Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 25/06/2025
Umbrella Club respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard the personal data you provide as a member, contractor, client, or visitor to our services.
Who We Are
Umbrella Club is a professional community and recruitment services provider, supporting highly experienced IT professionals and connecting them with client opportunities across Australia. We operate under Umbrella Contracting Pty Ltd (ACN: 670 624 585).
What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect and hold the following types of personal information:
- Full name, contact details (email, phone number, address)
- Professional profile (resume, skills, qualifications, experience)
- Right to work documentation, visas, and identification
- Employment history and references
- Bank account and superannuation details (for payroll purposes)
- Feedback, testimonials, and communications with us
We do not collect sensitive personal information unless required by law or explicitly provided with consent.
How We Collect Your Information
Personal information is collected:
- When you register or apply to join Umbrella Club
- When you interact with us via phone, email, website, or in person
- From publicly available sources such as LinkedIn (with your consent)
- From third parties such as referees, clients, or government authorities
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Assess your eligibility for membership or placement opportunities
- Connect you with appropriate clients and contract opportunities
- Facilitate payroll and contractor management services
- Provide career support, event invitations, and community engagement
- Fulfil our legal obligations, including tax and compliance requirements
Disclosure of Information
We only disclose your personal information:
- To clients where you’ve consented to be considered for a role
- To third-party service providers who support our operations (e.g. payroll, IT)
- To regulatory bodies where required by law
We never sell or rent your information to third parties.
Storage and Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. Information is stored in secure systems and only accessed by authorised personnel.
Access and Correction
You may request access to your personal information at any time. If the information we hold is inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete, you may ask us to correct it.
Requests can be made by emailing: [email protected]
Use of Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and gather usage statistics. These do not identify you personally. You can modify your browser settings to disable cookies if preferred.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. You may request deletion of your information at any time unless we are legally required to retain it.
Changes to This Policy
Umbrella Club may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The updated version will be posted on our website with the effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your personal data, please contact:
Privacy Officer
Umbrella Club
Email: [email protected]