Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 22 September 2026
HRMATTR (“HRMATTR”, “we”, “us” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information responsibly and transparently. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store and manage personal information in connection with our website and our People & Culture, HR and advisory services. Where applicable, we handle personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
1. What information we may collect
The types of personal information we collect will depend on how you interact with HRMATTR and the services we provide. This may include your name, job title and contact details; your employer or organisation; information you provide through our website, email, telephone or other communications; professional and employment information; information relating to recruitment, remuneration, performance, career development or workplace matters; information provided to us by our clients in connection with People & Culture or HR advisory services; feedback, survey responses and other information you choose to provide; information about your interactions with our website and communications; and other information reasonably necessary for us to provide our services.
In some circumstances, our work may involve sensitive information. Where required by law, we will obtain consent or otherwise ensure there is a lawful basis before collecting or handling sensitive information.
1. What information we may collect
The types of personal information we collect will depend on how you interact with HRMATTR and the services we provide. This may include your name, job title and contact details; your employer or organisation; information you provide through our website, email, telephone or other communications; professional and employment information; information relating to recruitment, remuneration, performance, career development or workplace matters; information provided to us by our clients in connection with People & Culture or HR advisory services; feedback, survey responses and other information you choose to provide; information about your interactions with our website and communications; and other information reasonably necessary for us to provide our services.
In some circumstances, our work may involve sensitive information. Where required by law, we will obtain consent or otherwise ensure there is a lawful basis before collecting or handling sensitive information.
2. How we collect information
We may collect personal information directly from you; when you contact or engage HRMATTR; when you submit an enquiry through our website; during meetings, consultations or advisory engagements; from an organisation engaging us to provide services; from employees, candidates, referees or other relevant third parties; from publicly available professional sources; and through technology used to operate our website and services.
We aim to collect personal information only where it is reasonably necessary for our functions and activities.
2. How we collect information
We may collect personal information directly from you; when you contact or engage HRMATTR; when you submit an enquiry through our website; during meetings, consultations or advisory engagements; from an organisation engaging us to provide services; from employees, candidates, referees or other relevant third parties; from publicly available professional sources; and through technology used to operate our website and services.
We aim to collect personal information only where it is reasonably necessary for our functions and activities.
3. How we use personal information
We may use personal information to provide People & Culture and HR advisory services; communicate with clients and prospective clients; respond to enquiries; conduct workplace, remuneration, retention, performance, culture and organisational reviews; provide employer-branding, talent, leadership and workforce advice; prepare benchmarking, research and market insights; manage our client relationships; improve our services; operate and improve our website; send relevant insights, updates or communications where permitted by law; meet our legal and regulatory obligations; and protect our legitimate business interests.
Where we use information for benchmarking, research or industry insights, we may aggregate or de-identify information where appropriate.
3. How we use personal information
We may use personal information to provide People & Culture and HR advisory services; communicate with clients and prospective clients; respond to enquiries; conduct workplace, remuneration, retention, performance, culture and organisational reviews; provide employer-branding, talent, leadership and workforce advice; prepare benchmarking, research and market insights; manage our client relationships; improve our services; operate and improve our website; send relevant insights, updates or communications where permitted by law; meet our legal and regulatory obligations; and protect our legitimate business interests.
Where we use information for benchmarking, research or industry insights, we may aggregate or de-identify information where appropriate.
4. Information provided through client engagements
As a specialist People & Culture advisory business, HRMATTR may receive personal information about employees, partners, candidates or other individuals from our clients. We will handle that information only for appropriate purposes connected with the relevant engagement, our legitimate business activities or as otherwise permitted or required by law. Clients providing personal information to HRMATTR are responsible for ensuring they are authorised to provide that information to us.
4. Information provided through client engagements
As a specialist People & Culture advisory business, HRMATTR may receive personal information about employees, partners, candidates or other individuals from our clients. We will handle that information only for appropriate purposes connected with the relevant engagement, our legitimate business activities or as otherwise permitted or required by law. Clients providing personal information to HRMATTR are responsible for ensuring they are authorised to provide that information to us.
5. Disclosure of personal information
We may disclose personal information where reasonably necessary to our employees, contractors and professional advisers; technology, hosting, communications and other service providers supporting our business; organisations involved in delivering services requested by a client; related service providers where you have authorised or would reasonably expect the disclosure; or government agencies, regulators, courts or other parties where required or authorised by law.
We do not sell personal information.
5. Disclosure of personal information
We may disclose personal information where reasonably necessary to our employees, contractors and professional advisers; technology, hosting, communications and other service providers supporting our business; organisations involved in delivering services requested by a client; related service providers where you have authorised or would reasonably expect the disclosure; or government agencies, regulators, courts or other parties where required or authorised by law.
We do not sell personal information.
6. Overseas disclosure
Some technology platforms, cloud services or service providers used by HRMATTR may store or process information outside Australia. Where personal information is disclosed to an overseas recipient, we will take reasonable steps to manage that information in accordance with applicable privacy requirements. The countries in which information may be processed will depend on the service providers we use from time to time.
6. Overseas disclosure
Some technology platforms, cloud services or service providers used by HRMATTR may store or process information outside Australia. Where personal information is disclosed to an overseas recipient, we will take reasonable steps to manage that information in accordance with applicable privacy requirements. The countries in which information may be processed will depend on the service providers we use from time to time.
7. Website, analytics and cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors interact with the site, improve its performance and measure the effectiveness of our communications and marketing. Information collected may include device information, browser type, pages visited, referral source and general usage information.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect certain website functionality.
7. Website, analytics and cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors interact with the site, improve its performance and measure the effectiveness of our communications and marketing. Information collected may include device information, browser type, pages visited, referral source and general usage information.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect certain website functionality.
8. Marketing communications
Where permitted by law, we may use your contact information to send you HRMATTR insights, industry updates, invitations or information about our services that may be relevant to you. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe function in the relevant communication or by contacting us.
8. Marketing communications
Where permitted by law, we may use your contact information to send you HRMATTR insights, industry updates, invitations or information about our services that may be relevant to you. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe function in the relevant communication or by contacting us.
9. Data security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss and unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. No electronic transmission or storage system is completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted electronically.
9. Data security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss and unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. No electronic transmission or storage system is completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted electronically.
10. Access and correction
You may request access to personal information we hold about you or ask us to correct information that is inaccurate, out of date, incomplete, irrelevant or misleading. Requests can be made using the contact details below. We may need to verify your identity before processing a request and, in some circumstances, applicable law may permit us to refuse access. If that occurs, we will explain our decision where required.
10. Access and correction
You may request access to personal information we hold about you or ask us to correct information that is inaccurate, out of date, incomplete, irrelevant or misleading. Requests can be made using the contact details below. We may need to verify your identity before processing a request and, in some circumstances, applicable law may permit us to refuse access. If that occurs, we will explain our decision where required.
11. Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, to provide our services and to comply with applicable legal, regulatory and business requirements. When personal information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to securely destroy or de-identify it where appropriate.
11. Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, to provide our services and to comply with applicable legal, regulatory and business requirements. When personal information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to securely destroy or de-identify it where appropriate.
12. Privacy complaints
If you have a question or concern about how HRMATTR has handled your personal information, please contact us using the details below. We will review your concern and aim to respond within a reasonable period. If you are not satisfied with our response and the Privacy Act applies, you may be entitled to make a complaint to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
12. Privacy complaints
If you have a question or concern about how HRMATTR has handled your personal information, please contact us using the details below. We will review your concern and aim to respond within a reasonable period. If you are not satisfied with our response and the Privacy Act applies, you may be entitled to make a complaint to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
13. Third-party websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. HRMATTR is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
13. Third-party websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. HRMATTR is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
14. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our business, services, technology or legal obligations. The current version will be published on our website with the date of the most recent update.
14. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our business, services, technology or legal obligations. The current version will be published on our website with the date of the most recent update.
15. Contact us
For privacy enquiries, access or correction requests, or complaints, please contact:
HRMATTR
People & Culture for Law Firms
Email: info@hrmattr.com
15. Contact us
For privacy enquiries, access or correction requests, or complaints, please contact:
HRMATTR
People & Culture for Law Firms
Email: info@hrmattr.com