Last updated: 16 February 2026
This privacy policy explains how Tier One People Pty Ltd (ABN 25 612 772 184) collects, uses, stores, and discloses personal information. We manage personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for individuals located in the European Economic Area (EEA).
Tier One People Pty Ltd is the data controller for the purposes of GDPR. Our registered address is Level 6, 11-17 York St, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia.
This policy applies when you interact with us through our website (tieronepeople.com), our recruitment services, our podcast (Fintech Chatter), or any other communication channel.
We collect personal information when you engage with our recruitment services, submit information through our website, communicate with us by phone, email, or video call, or participate in interviews or assessments. This may include your name, contact details, employment history, qualifications, salary expectations, references, and any other information you choose to provide.
We may receive information about you from referees, other recruitment firms, publicly available sources such as LinkedIn, or during background verification processes. Where we receive information about you without your prior consent, we will take reasonable steps to notify you and obtain consent within a reasonable timeframe.
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect technical information including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and duration of visit. This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies. See our Cookie Policy for details.
We use personal information to provide executive search and recruitment services, including matching candidates to client requirements, conducting assessments and reference checks, facilitating visa or work permit applications where relevant, and communicating with you about opportunities.
We also use information to operate and improve our website, produce anonymised market reports and industry insights, comply with legal obligations, and protect our legitimate business interests.
We may use technology tools, including AI-powered software, to assist with sourcing, screening, and administrative tasks in our recruitment process. These tools support but do not replace human decision-making. All material hiring recommendations and candidate assessments involve human review. If you have concerns about the use of automated tools in your recruitment process, please contact us.
We may share your personal information with client companies as part of providing recruitment services (with your knowledge), third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services (such as background check providers, CRM platforms, and IT service providers), professional advisors, and regulatory or government authorities where required by law.
We do not sell or lease your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Your data may be transferred outside of Australia for the purposes of providing recruitment services, particularly where we are working on international search engagements. Where we transfer data outside Australia or the EEA, we take reasonable steps to ensure an adequate level of data protection is maintained, consistent with the APPs and, where applicable, GDPR.
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations, and to support our legitimate business interests. We regularly review stored data and delete or de-identify information that is no longer needed.
Under Australian privacy law and, where applicable, GDPR, you have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@tieronepeople.com. We will respond within 30 days (or sooner where required by applicable law).
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These include password-protected systems, restricted access to authorised personnel, firewalls and antivirus software, and regular review of our data handling processes.
In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in serious harm, we will notify affected individuals and the relevant regulatory authority as required by the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme under the Privacy Act 1988 and, where applicable, GDPR.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and podcast hosting services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on our website. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.
If you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles or your rights under GDPR, please contact us at info@tieronepeople.com. We will investigate and respond to your complaint within 30 days.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au. EEA individuals may also lodge a complaint with their local data protection authority.
Tier One People Pty Ltd
Angel Place, Level 17, 123 Pitt Street Sydney NSW 2000
Email: info@tieronepeople.com
