Privacy Policy for fifoglobal.com.au

Last updated: 21 May 2025

Fly In Fly Out Global (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates https://fifoglobal.com.au (the “Website”), which provides information and articles about Fly‑In Fly‑Out (FIFO) jobs in Australia. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard your personal and anonymous information when you visit our Website, subscribe to our content, interact with our services or communications, or otherwise engage with us—wherever you reside.

1. Scope & Personal Information

This Policy applies to personal information handled by FIFO Global regarding:

  • Subscribers and newsletter recipients

  • Visitors to our Website and digital content

  • Users of our services (e.g. job‑seeker tools)

  • Recipients of our electronic communications

  • Advertisers, partners and the general public

Personal data may include your name, contact details (email, phone), service preferences, interactions (comments, form submissions), and other identifiers you provide.

Anonymous (non‑personal) data includes browser type, device & operating system, IP address, timestamps, pages visited, referral source, and de‑identified demographics (age range, gender, location, occupation).

Providing personal information is voluntary, but without it we may be unable to deliver certain services or content.

2. How We Collect Information

  1. Directly from you

    • Online forms (contact, comments, applications)

    • Newsletter or updates sign‑ups

    • Email correspondence and support inquiries

  2. Automatically

    • Cookies, web beacons, local storage and similar technologies (see Section 5)

    • Server logs and analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics)

  3. From third parties

    • Analytics & advertising partners (Google AdSense, Facebook Pixel)

    • Publicly available sources or information brokers, where lawful

3. Purposes of Processing & Usage

We use collected information to:

  • Provide, operate and maintain our Website and related services

  • Personalise and improve content, navigation and features

  • Understand usage patterns and enhance site performance

  • Respond to inquiries, provide support and manage communications

  • Send newsletters, marketing emails or third‑party advertisements (with opt‑out)

  • Conduct internal research, analytics and targeted promotions

  • Facilitate advertising and allow consenting advertisers to contact you

  • Maintain business relationships and comply with legal obligations

  • Use event‑collected data for reports, publications or promotional materials

All promotional emails include an unsubscribe link; you may also manage preferences by contacting us directly.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

  • Consent: For newsletters, targeted ads and direct marketing.

  • Contract Performance: Where processing is necessary to fulfil your service requests (e.g. premium content).

  • Legitimate Interests: Analytics, fraud prevention, service improvements—balanced against your privacy rights.

  • Legal Obligation: Compliance with laws such as the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the GDPR for EEA residents.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We and our service providers use cookies and similar tools to collect usage data and personalise your experience:

  • Essential Cookies: Enable core site functionality (e.g. security, login).

  • Performance & Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymous site‑usage statistics (Google Analytics).

  • Advertising Cookies: Deliver and measure ads (Google Ad Manager, AdSense, Facebook Pixel).

You may manage or disable cookies via your browser settings; note disabling may affect functionality.

6. Anonymous Data & Demographics

We may collect de‑identified demographic information—such as age group, gender and occupation—for internal analysis and to help advertisers create targeted campaigns. All demographic data is aggregated and cannot be traced back to an individual.

7. Third‑Party Sharing & Disclosure

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: AWS (Sydney data centre), Google, Facebook, email platforms

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition or sale of assets

  • Legal Requirements: To comply with laws, respond to legal process, protect rights or public safety

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. When working with partners, we require them to uphold this Privacy Policy.

8. International Transfers & Safeguards

Your data may be processed and stored in Australia and in countries where our service providers operate (e.g. the United States). We implement appropriate safeguards—such as standard contractual clauses—to ensure an adequate level of data protection under GDPR and other applicable laws.

9. Data Retention & Security

  • We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes and enforce agreements.

  • We employ reasonable administrative, technical and physical measures to protect your data. However, no transmission or storage is completely secure; please keep your login credentials confidential.

10. Direct Marketing & Consent Management

  • We send marketing communications only to those who have opted in or with whom we have an existing relationship and a legitimate interest.

  • Every marketing email includes an unsubscribe link. You may also withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

  • Users must explicitly consent to certain data collection or processing (e.g. targeted ads) by checking relevant consent boxes.

11. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Rectify inaccuracies

  • Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Data Portability: receive your data in a structured, machine‑readable format

  • Withdraw Consent: for processing based on consent

To exercise any right, contact us at fifojobsaustralia@gmail.com. We may request identity verification. Under the Australian Privacy Act, if access is denied, we will explain the reasons.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe we have, please contact us to request deletion.

13. Journalistic Exemptions

When engaged in bona fide journalism (news reporting, reviews), we may rely on exemptions under the Australian Press Council standards.

14. Links to Other Websites

Our Website may link to third‑party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.

15. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect changes. Continued use of the Website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. Significant changes may be notified via email or a prominent notice on the site.

16. Contact Us

For questions, concerns or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Email: fifojobsaustralia@gmail.com

We aim to respond within 48 hours and resolve issues within 14 days. If you remain dissatisfied, Australian residents may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner: www.oaic.gov.au | 1300 363 992.

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