The Philippines Privacy Policy

Commitment to Privacy 

We are committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients, and website users in accordance with the Philippines’ Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA), its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and relevant issuances of the National Privacy Commission (NPC). We also aim to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to maintain a high standard of data protection. 

We are dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure user experience. Any personal data submitted via our website or through our office is used only for the purposes described in this policy. 

 

Why Do We Collect Your Personal Information? 

We are engaged by companies to identify and place individuals in new employment opportunities. We have identified you as a potential candidate who may be of interest to our clients. 

 

What Information Do We Collect? 

We collect and store the following types of personal data: 

  • Identifying details: name, address, email, phone number 
  • Professional information: resume/CV details, previous and current employers, job titles, experience, education, certifications, expected salary, and work preferences 
  • Other information relevant to your application, including interview notes, employment history, references, communication records 
  • If placed or hired: contracts, employment dates, salary and tax records, government ID numbers, criminal records (if required by law), bank or payroll details 
  • We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information (e.g. health data, political or religious beliefs, etc.) unless required by law (e.g. for verifying right to work). 

 

How Do We Use Your Information? 

We use your personal data to: 

  • Provide recruitment and staffing services 
  • Maintain our relationship with you as a candidate or client 
  • Process your application for current or future job vacancies 
  • Evaluate your suitability for roles and communicate with you about opportunities 
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations 
  • Fulfil contractual obligations if we place or hire you 
  • Send relevant updates, job alerts, or marketing (with your consent) 
  • Provide references upon request (limited to position and dates of employment) 
  • Request further consent for any new purposes not listed here 

Job Alerts 

To receive job alerts, we will require your email address. You can opt out of receiving such emails at any time using the unsubscribe link or by contacting us directly. 

 

CV Submission 

You may submit your CV via our website, third-party platforms, or directly to our consultants. Your CV will be stored securely and accessible only by authorized recruitment consultants. You may update or request the deletion of your information at any time. 

 

Equal Opportunities 

We are an equal opportunity employer and advocate for workplace diversity. We do not discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or age. 

 

Who Do We Share Your Information With? 

Your information may be shared: 

  • With our clients, only when you are being considered for a role or when necessary for contract execution 
  • With third-party service providers who support our business (e.g., cloud storage providers, payroll services), under strict confidentiality agreements 
  • If legally required by Philippine law (e.g., for tax compliance, audit, or labour reporting) 
  • In the event of business transfers or acquisitions 
  • To prevent fraud or comply with legal obligations 

 

How Long Do We Keep Your Data? 

We retain your personal information: 

  • As long as necessary for business operations or legal obligations 
  • As long as you are actively being considered for job opportunities 
  • As required for record-keeping by Philippine employment, tax, and labour regulations 

We ensure secure disposal or anonymization of personal data no longer required for processing. 

 

Data Security

We implement reasonable and appropriate security measures to protect your personal data. These include technical (e.g., firewalls, encryption), organizational (e.g., access control), and physical safeguards. 

However, while we strive to secure your data, transmission via the internet is not entirely secure. Any transmission is at your own risk. 

 

Your Rights Under Philippine Law 

Under the Data Privacy Act, you have the following rights: 

  • Right to be informed about how your data is collected and used 
  • Right to access your personal data 
  • Right to object to the processing of your data 
  • Right to erasure or blocking of data when no longer necessary 
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate or outdated information 
  • Right to data portability (receive a copy of your data in a commonly used format) 
  • Right to file a complaint with the NPC 

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond within a reasonable time, not exceeding one (1) month. 

 

Complaints 

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal data, you may contact us directly or file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission: 

Website: https://privacy.gov.ph 

Email: complaints@privacy.gov.ph 

 

IP Addresses and Cookies 

We collect non-identifiable information such as IP address, browser type, and usage patterns via cookies. These are used to improve our website’s functionality and user experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. 

 

Changes to this Privacy Policy 

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on our website, and where appropriate, notified to you via email. 

 

Governing Law and Jurisdiction 

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. Any disputes shall be resolved in accordance with Philippine legal procedures. 

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