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Privacy Policy

Deckhands Down Under
ABN: 75 650 025 086

Effective Date: 30/03/2026
 

1. Who We Are

Deckhands Down Under provides maritime recruitment and crew placement services.

We comply with:

  • The Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)

  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable

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2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect:

Identity & Contact Data

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Location

Professional Information

  • CV/resume

  • Qualifications and certifications

  • Employment history and references

Technical Data

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Website usage data (via cookies)

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3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data when you:

  • Submit forms (job applications, enquiries)

  • Register for opportunities

  • Contact us directly

  • Use our website (cookies & analytics via Wix)

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4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Match crew with employers or vessels

  • Provide recruitment services

  • Communicate with you

  • Improve our services and website

  • Send relevant opportunities (with consent where required)

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5. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the EEA/UK, we rely on:

  • Consent – when you submit forms or opt in

  • Legitimate interests – recruitment and business operations

  • Contractual necessity – when placing you in roles

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6. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

  • Boat owners / employers / recruiters

  • Service providers (Wix, analytics, email tools)

  • Legal authorities (if required)

We do not sell your personal data.

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7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred outside Australia or the EEA (e.g. via Wix servers).

We ensure safeguards such as:

  • Reputable providers

  • Standard contractual protections where applicable

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8. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for:

  • Recruitment purposes

  • Legal and business obligations

You may request deletion at any time.

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9. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the EU/EEA/UK, you have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

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10. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies via Wix and third-party tools (e.g. analytics).

See our Cookie Policy for full details.

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11. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from misuse, loss, or unauthorised access.

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12. Third-Party Services (Wix)

Our website is hosted on Wix, which may process and store your data globally.

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13. Complaints

You can lodge a complaint with:

  • Australia: Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

  • EU: Your local data protection authority

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14. Contact Us

Deckhands Down Under
ABN: 75 650 025 086
Email: info@deckhandsdownunder.com

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