Privacy Statement – Whittaker Talent
Effective Date: 8 April 2026
At Whittaker Talent Partners, trading as Whittaker Talent, we are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020. This statement explains how we collect, use, store, and share personal information as part of our recruitment services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
Candidates
Name and contact details
Employment history, qualifications, and CVs
References
Right to work documentation and identification
Any other information relevant to assessing suitability for employment
Clients
Name, contact details, and company information
Role descriptions and hiring requirements
Website Visitors
IP address, browser type, pages visited, and other analytics data collected via cookies
2. How We Collect Information
We collect personal information:
Directly from you (applications, enquiries, emails, and phone calls)
Through our website (forms and cookies)
From third parties such as referees and platforms like LinkedIn, with your consent
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide recruitment services and match candidates with suitable roles
Assess candidate suitability and present candidates to prospective employers (with consent)
Conduct reference checks and employment verification (with consent)
Communicate with candidates and clients throughout the recruitment process
Improve our services and website functionality
Send marketing communications where you have opted in
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell personal information. We may share your information:
With clients, as part of the recruitment process, with candidate consent
With trusted service providers (such as IT systems, email platforms, and analytics providers)
Where required by law or to protect our legal rights
Some personal information may be stored or processed outside New Zealand using trusted third-party providers.
5. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from loss, misuse, and unauthorised access or disclosure. Information is stored securely in electronic and physical formats, with access limited to authorised personnel.
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect analytics data. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although this may affect website functionality.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Request access to your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your personal information (where applicable)
To make a request, please contact:
8. Retention of Information
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal obligations. Candidate information may be retained for future employment opportunities unless you request otherwise.
9. Complaints
If you have a privacy-related concern, please contact us first. You also have the right to contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner via www.privacy.org.nz.
10. Updates
We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. The most current version will always be available on our website with the updated effective date.
11. Consent
By providing your personal information to Whittaker Talent, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information in accordance with this Privacy Statement and our related Terms of Business and Candidate Consent documentation.
12. Related Documents
This Privacy Statement should be read alongside our Terms of Business and Candidate Consent documentation, which further outline how we collect, use, and share personal information as part of our recruitment services.