PRIVACY SUMMARY
This summary explains how The Axia Bridge handles your personal information.
We collect information such as your name, contact details, CV, qualifications, right‑to‑work documents, and any additional information you choose to provide. We use this information to assess your suitability for employment opportunities and introduce you to Australian employers. We may share your information with trusted partners such as our platform provider (Philled Pty Ltd), hosting provider (Mythic-Beasts), verification services, migration agents, and employers who may wish to hire you. We never sell your data.
Some of your information may be transferred to Australia so employers can review your profile. When this happens, we use safeguards to protect your data in line with UK GDPR.
You have rights over your information, including accessing it, correcting it, deleting it, restricting its use, or withdrawing consent. You can contact us at any time to exercise these rights.
We keep your data secure and only for as long as necessary. If you are not placed, we keep your information for up to 3 years; if you are placed, we may keep it for up to 6 years for legal and audit purposes.
If you have concerns, you can contact us or raise a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
FULL PRIVACY POLICY
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how The Axia Bridge (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and shares personal information when you use our website, platform, or services. We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Personal information means any information that identifies you or could reasonably identify you. Anonymous data is not considered personal information.
By creating an account or using our services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
2. Who We Are
The Axia Bridge is a company registered in England and Wales. We act as the Data Controller for the personal information we collect.
Contact details are provided at the end of this policy.
3. Information We Collect
You may browse our website without providing personal information. To use our services, you must create an account and may provide additional information to support your employment profile.
3.1 Identifiers
- Name, date of birth, nationality
- Contact details (email, phone, address)
- Account information (login details, preferences)
3.2 Professional Information
- CV, employment history, qualifications
- Licences, registrations, training records
- Skills assessments, reference checks
3.3 Sensitive Information
- Right‑to‑work details
- Passport or ID information
- Citizenship or ethnicity (only where required for visa or employer compliance)
3.4 Technical Information
- IP address, device type, browser information
- Usage data (pages visited, features used)
- Cookies and tracking data
3.5 Optional Information
- Audio or video recordings (e.g., interviews)
- Additional documents you choose to upload
- How We Use Your Information
4 We use your information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Assess your suitability for employment opportunities
- Introduce you to Australian employers
- Conduct qualification, reference, and background checks
- Communicate with you about job opportunities
- Improve our platform and services
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We do not use your information for automated decision‑making.
5. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your information under the following lawful bases:
- Consent – when you register, upload documents, or agree to share your profile
- Contract – to provide our services and introduce you to employers
- Legitimate interests – improving our services and ensuring platform security
- Legal obligation – where required for compliance or regulatory purposes
You may withdraw consent at any time.
6. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Australian employers considering you for employment
- Philled Pty Ltd (Platform Provider)
- Mythic-Beasts for secure hosting
- Verification providers (qualifications, background checks)
- Professional referees
- Regulators or authorities where legally required
- Third‑party service providers supporting our operations
With your explicit consent, we may share your full profile with MySkills Passport, operated by Philled Pty Ltd, to allow employers to view your experience and qualifications.
We do not sell your personal information.
7. International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to Australia for the purpose of job introduction. Where data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses
- Data processing agreements
- Secure transmission and storage measures
You may request details of these safeguards.
8. Data Security
We implement technical and organisational measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption
- Access controls
- Secure hosting
- Regular security reviews
No system is completely secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your data. You are responsible for keeping your login details confidential.
9. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary:
- Up to 3 years if you are not placed
- Up to 6 years if you are placed (for legal and audit purposes)
- Longer where required by law or to resolve disputes
When information is no longer required, it is deleted or anonymised.
10. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
We will respond to requests within one month.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
12. Third‑Party Links
Our website may contain links to third‑party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or website notice. The updated version will always include the latest revision date.
14. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or data rights requests:
The Axia Bridge Email: hello@theaxiabridge.com Postal Address: Bury Lodge, Bury Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk
15. Cookie Policy
15.1 What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you use the site, improve functionality, and provide a better user experience. Cookies may also be used for security, analytics, and remembering your preferences.
15.2 Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
Strictly Necessary Cookies — Required for the website to function (e.g., security, login, session management). These cannot be switched off.
Performance & Analytics Cookies — Help us understand how visitors use our website, such as which pages are viewed most often. We use tools such as Google Analytics or similar services.
Functionality Cookies — Remember your preferences (e.g., language, region, login state) to improve your experience.
Marketing or Tracking Cookies — Only used with your consent. These help us understand the effectiveness of our advertising and may be used to show relevant content on other platforms.
We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information such as passport details, right‑to‑work documents, or CV data.
15.3 Cookies We Set
Depending on how you use our website, we may set:
Session cookies (expire when you close your browser)
Persistent cookies (remain until they expire or you delete them)
First‑party cookies (set by us)
Third‑party cookies (set by service providers such as analytics or hosting tools)
Examples of third‑party cookies we may use:
Google Analytics — to understand website usage
Hosting‑related cookies — set by Mythic‑Beasts for security and performance
Platform cookies — set by Philled Pty Ltd when you log into your account
15.4 Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:
Accept all cookies
Reject non‑essential cookies
Manage your cookie preferences
You can change your preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the cookie settings link on our website.
You can also block or delete cookies through your browser. However, doing so may affect website functionality, including your ability to log in or upload documents.
15.5 Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR):
Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent.
Analytics, functionality, and marketing cookies require your consent before they are set.
We only place non‑essential cookies after you have given consent.
15.6 More Information
If you have questions about how we use cookies, you can contact us at:
Email: hello@theaxiabridge.com
Postal Address: Bury Lodge, Bury Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk.