Purpose-limited collection
Client, candidate, and employee data is collected only when it helps us deliver a defined service, respond to an enquiry, or meet a legal obligation.
Privacy policy
Your data never leaves our control.
Here’s exactly how we collect, use, store, and protect information at Stratton & Summers Consulting, in plain English and aligned with the Australian Privacy Principles. Why make it harder than it needs to be?
Compliant, readable, and current.
Because trust starts before the first call.
What we actually do with your information
We only collect what we need for HR consulting, recruitment, employee relations, and policy work. Need a clearer answer than that?
Secure storage
Files are protected with access controls and encryption. Sensitive records are handled carefully, not casually.
No surprise disclosure
We don’t sell data, and we don’t share it with third parties unless you’ve consented or the law requires it.
Full Privacy Policy
This section is written to be practical. You should be able to scan it quickly, but it still covers the essentials. Isn’t that how a policy should work?
1. Who we are
Stratton & Summers Consulting is an HR consulting business based in Melbourne, Victoria. We provide human resources consulting, talent acquisition, HR strategy development, employee relations, performance management, and HR policy implementation.
2. What we collect
We may collect names, contact details, employment history, qualifications, position preferences, payroll-related information where relevant, notes from meetings, and documents you choose to send us. For clients, this may also include company structure, workplace matters, and policy information. For candidates, it may include application details, references, and interview notes.
3. Why we collect it
We use personal information to provide HR services, assess candidates, manage client projects, communicate about work, maintain records, and comply with Australian law. We also use limited technical data to keep our website working properly and to improve usability.
4. Use and disclosure
We will not disclose your information to unrelated third parties. Where disclosure is needed to deliver a service, we’ll only do so with appropriate safeguards and, where required, your explicit consent. If a law, court order, or regulatory obligation requires disclosure, we’ll comply.
5. Storage and security
We store records securely and restrict access to people who need it for their work. We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to reduce the risk of loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. No system is perfect, but we aim for strong controls and regular review.
6. Access and correction
You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask us to correct it if it’s inaccurate, out of date, or incomplete. We’ll respond within a reasonable time and explain any limits that apply under the law.
7. Retention and deletion
We keep information only for as long as needed to provide our services, meet legal requirements, resolve disputes, and maintain business records. Once it’s no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or de-identify it.
8. Cookies and website data
Our website may collect basic usage information through cookies or similar technologies. This helps us understand what visitors are doing on the site and keeps the experience stable. You can manage cookies in your browser settings.
9. Complaints
If you believe we’ve handled your information incorrectly, please contact our Privacy Officer first. We’ll review the concern carefully, respond promptly, and work with you to resolve it. If needed, you can also contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
10. Updates to this policy
We may update this policy when our services, systems, or legal obligations change. The latest version will always be available on this page. Want the short version? Ask us. We’re happy to explain it without the legal fog.
Your rights, clearly stated
Good privacy isn’t vague. It’s direct, and it gives people room to ask questions when they need to. That’s the standard we work to.
Access your records
Ask what we hold about you and how it’s being used.
Request a correction
If something is wrong, we’ll work through a correction request with you.
Raise a concern
Tell us if you think something’s off. We take complaints seriously.
Questions about your data?
Talk to our Privacy Officer if you’d like clarity on a collection, disclosure, correction, or complaint. Why wait if something needs answering?
Contact details
Email
Phone
Mail
Privacy Officer, 7 Turner Street, Melbourne VIC 3067, AU
What to include
Share your name, the kind of record you’re asking about, and the change or concern you want us to review. That keeps things moving. Simple, right?
Email the Privacy Officer