Privacy Policy

By - OFW Expert
Posted on October 27, 2025October 27, 2025
Posted in General

Last Updated: October 27, 2025

OFWjobs.org (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors and users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://ofwjobs.org.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Fill out contact forms on our website
Subscribe to our newsletter or email updates
Submit comments on our articles
Participate in surveys or promotions
Contact us directly via email

This information may include:

Name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Country of residence
Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit OFWjobs.org, our servers and third-party services automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Referring website addresses
Date and time of visits
Device identifiers
Geographic location (country/city level)

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience and understand how our website is used.

Types of cookies we use:

Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (see Section 2 below)
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

2. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

2.1 Google AdSense Disclosure

IMPORTANT: OFWjobs.org uses Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website.

Third party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to our website or other websites on the Internet. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

2.2 Google Advertising Cookies

Google uses cookies to:

Serve personalized advertisements based on your interests
Measure ad effectiveness and engagement
Provide aggregate reports to advertisers
Prevent fraudulent clicks and abuse

The DoubleClick DART cookie is used by Google in the ads served on websites displaying AdSense for content ads. When users visit our site and either view or click on an ad, a cookie may be placed in the user’s browser.

2.3 Opt-Out of Personalized Advertising

You have the right to opt out of personalized advertising.

Users may visit the Google Ads Settings page to opt out of personalized advertising: https://www.google.com/settings/ads

Alternatively, you can opt out of personalized advertising by third-party vendors by visiting: https://www.aboutads.info/choices/ or https://www.youronlinechoices.com/ (for users in Europe)

2.4 Other Third-Party Ad Networks

In addition to Google AdSense, we may work with other third-party advertising partners who use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities across different websites and online services to provide you with relevant advertising.

These third-party ad networks and advertisers may use their own cookies and tracking technologies, which are governed by their respective privacy policies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3.1 Website Operations and Improvement

To provide, operate, and maintain our website
To improve, personalize, and expand our website content
To understand and analyze how you use our website
To develop new features, products, and services

3.2 Communication

To respond to your inquiries and contact requests
To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with your consent)
To provide customer support
To send administrative information, such as policy updates

3.3 Analytics and Research

To monitor and analyze website traffic and usage trends
To conduct research and statistical analysis
To measure the effectiveness of our content and advertising

3.4 Legal and Security

To comply with legal obligations
To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
To prevent fraud, security breaches, or illegal activities
To enforce our Terms of Service

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

Website hosting providers
Email service providers
Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
Advertising networks (e.g., Google AdSense)
Content delivery networks

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes of providing services to us and are required to protect your information.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including:

To comply with a subpoena, court order, or legal process
To protect our legal rights or defend against legal claims
To investigate potential violations of our Terms of Service
To protect the safety, rights, or property of OFWjobs.org, our users, or the public

4.3 Business Transfers

If OFWjobs.org is involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or bankruptcy proceeding, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or use of your personal information.

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Contact form submissions: Retained for 2 years
Email newsletter subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe
Website analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics retention settings (typically 26 months)
Cookies: Expire according to their individual settings (ranging from session cookies to 2 years)

When your personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

6.1 General Rights

Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your information
Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal information
Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time

6.2 GDPR Rights (European Economic Area)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right not to be subject to automated decision-making, including profiling

To exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 13 below.

6.3 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the “sale” of your personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
Right to Non-Discrimination: Receive equal service and pricing even if you exercise your privacy rights

To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 13 below.

California residents may also contact the California Attorney General’s Office:

California Attorney General’s Office
Privacy Enforcement and Protection Unit
1300 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 210-6276
Website: https://oag.ca.gov/privacy

6.4 Philippine Data Privacy Rights

If you are a Philippine citizen or resident, you have rights under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173):

Right to be informed about data collection and processing
Right to access your personal information
Right to object to processing
Right to erasure or blocking
Right to rectify inaccurate information
Right to data portability
Right to file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission

To exercise your rights under Philippine law, please contact us using the information provided in Section 13 below.

You may also file a complaint directly with the National Privacy Commission:

National Privacy Commission (NPC) – Philippines
NPC Building, 5th Floor, Core G, Cybergate 3
EDSA corner Pioneer Street, Mandaluyong City
Metro Manila 1550, Philippines

Postal Address:
P.O. Box 10617
Manila Central Post Office
1099 Manila, Philippines

Phone: +63 (2) 8234-2228
Email: info@privacy.gov.ph
Website: https://www.privacy.gov.ph
Complaints Hotline: complaints@privacy.gov.ph

Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Philippine Time)

7. International Data Transfers

OFWjobs.org is hosted on cloud infrastructure that may be located in various jurisdictions worldwide. If you are accessing our website from outside the hosting country, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place when transferring personal data internationally, in accordance with GDPR requirements.

8. Children’s Privacy

OFWjobs.org is intended for adult audiences seeking employment information. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If we discover that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete such information from our systems.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately using the information in Section 13.

9. Security of Your Information

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

Secure Socket Layer (SSL/TLS) encryption for data transmission
Secure hosting infrastructure with firewalls and intrusion detection
Access controls limiting who can view your information
Regular security audits and monitoring

However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You provide your information at your own risk.

10. Third-Party Websites and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including:

Employment agencies and recruiters
Philippine government websites (POEA, OWWA, DMW)
Foreign embassy and consular websites
Other employment resources and tools

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit through links on our site.

These third-party websites are governed by their own privacy policies and terms of service, not by this Privacy Policy.

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals or similar mechanisms. However, you can control tracking through your browser settings and the opt-out options described in Section 2.3 above.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will:

Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
Post the revised Privacy Policy on this page
Notify you via email if the changes are significant (if we have your email address)
Display a prominent notice on our website homepage

Your continued use of OFWjobs.org after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

OFWjobs.org Privacy Team

Email: privacy@ofwjobs.org
Contact Form: https://ofwjobs.org/contact
Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 48-72 hours

For privacy-related complaints or to exercise your rights, please include:

Your full name
Your email address
A detailed description of your request or concern
Any relevant supporting documentation

14. Contact Information for Privacy Authorities

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information and are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.

14.1 Philippines

National Privacy Commission (NPC)

Main Office:
NPC Building, 5th Floor, Core G, Cybergate 3
EDSA corner Pioneer Street, Mandaluyong City
Metro Manila 1550, Philippines

Postal Address:
P.O. Box 10617
Manila Central Post Office
1099 Manila, Philippines

General Inquiries:
Phone: +63 (2) 8234-2228
Email: info@privacy.gov.ph
Website: https://www.privacy.gov.ph

File a Complaint:
Email: complaints@privacy.gov.ph
Online Complaint Form: https://www.privacy.gov.ph/complaints/

Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Philippine Time)

Regional Extension Offices:

Visayas Extension Office:
2nd Floor, MJ Cuenco Office Building
Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
Phone: +63 (32) 266-8428
Email: visayas@privacy.gov.ph

Mindanao Extension Office:
2nd Floor, Woodridge Building
JP Laurel Avenue, Davao City
Phone: +63 (82) 297-0527
Email: mindanao@privacy.gov.ph

14.2 European Union / European Economic Area

For users in the European Union or European Economic Area, you may contact your national data protection authority. Below are the authorities for countries with significant OFW populations:

Ireland (Data Protection Commission)

Data Protection Commission (DPC)
21 Fitzwilliam Square South
Dublin 2, D02 RD28
Ireland

Phone: +353 (0)761 104 800
LoCall (Ireland): 1890 252 231
Email: info@dataprotection.ie
Website: https://www.dataprotection.ie

United Kingdom (Information Commissioner’s Office)

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Wycliffe House, Water Lane
Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)303 123 1113
Email: casework@ico.org.uk
Website: https://ico.org.uk
Online Complaints: https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/

Italy (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali)

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Piazza Venezia, 11
00187 Roma
Italy

Phone: +39 06 69677 1
Fax: +39 06 69677 3785
Email: garante@gpdp.it
PEC: protocollo@pec.gpdp.it
Website: https://www.garanteprivacy.it

Spain (Agencia Española de Protección de Datos)

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD)
Calle Jorge Juan, 6
28001 Madrid
Spain

Phone: +34 91 266 35 17
Email: internacional@aepd.es
Website: https://www.aepd.es
Online Complaints: https://sedeagpd.gob.es

Cyprus (Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection)

Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection
1 Iasonos Street
1082 Nicosia
Cyprus

Phone: +357 22 818 456
Fax: +357 22 304 565
Email: commissioner@dataprotection.gov.cy
Website: http://www.dataprotection.gov.cy

Complete EU Data Protection Authorities List

For a complete list of EU data protection authorities, visit:
https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en

14.3 United States

California

California Attorney General’s Office
Privacy Enforcement and Protection Unit
1300 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
United States

Phone: (916) 210-6276
Website: https://oag.ca.gov/privacy
Email: PrivacyEnforcement@doj.ca.gov

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Federal Trade Commission
Consumer Response Center
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20580
United States

Phone: 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357)
TTY: 1-866-653-4261
Website: https://www.ftc.gov
Online Complaint: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov

14.4 Middle East (for OFWs in Gulf Countries)

United Arab Emirates

Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA)
P.O. Box 26662
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates

Phone: +971 2 626 2244
Email: info@tdra.gov.ae
Website: https://www.tdra.gov.ae

Office of Data Governance
Website: https://u.ae/en/about-the-uae/digital-uae/data-and-statistics

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA)
King Abdulaziz Road
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia

Phone: +966 11 203 0000
Website: https://sdaia.gov.sa
Email: info@sdaia.gov.sa

Personal Data Protection Law Inquiries:
Email: PDPL@sdaia.gov.sa
Website: https://pdp.gov.sa

14.5 Asia-Pacific (for OFWs in Other Countries)

Singapore

Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC)
10 Pasir Panjang Road
#03-01 Mapletree Business City
Singapore 117438

Phone: +65 6377 3131
Email: info@pdpc.gov.sg
Website: https://www.pdpc.gov.sg
Online Complaints: https://www.pdpc.gov.sg/overview-of-pdpa/the-national-do-not-call-registry/filing-a-complaint

Hong Kong

Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data
12/F, Sunlight Tower
248 Queen’s Road East
Wanchai, Hong Kong

Phone: +852 2827 2827
Fax: +852 2877 7026
Email: enquiry@pcpd.org.hk
Website: https://www.pcpd.org.hk
Complaint Hotline: +852 2827 2827

Australia

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
GPO Box 5218
Sydney NSW 2001
Australia

Phone: 1300 363 992 (within Australia)
Phone: +61 2 9284 9749 (international)
Email: enquiries@oaic.gov.au
Website: https://www.oaic.gov.au
Online Complaints: https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-complaints

Canada

Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
30 Victoria Street
Gatineau, Quebec K1A 1H3
Canada

Phone: 1-800-282-1376 (toll-free in Canada)
Phone: +1 819-994-5444 (international)
Fax: +1 819-994-5424
Email: info@priv.gc.ca
Website: https://www.priv.gc.ca
Online Complaint Form: https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/report-a-concern/file-a-formal-privacy-complaint/

New Zealand

Office of the Privacy Commissioner
PO Box 10094
The Terrace, Wellington 6143
New Zealand

Phone: 0800 803 909 (within New Zealand)
Phone: +64 4 474 7590 (international)
Email: enquiries@privacy.org.nz
Website: https://www.privacy.org.nz
Online Complaints: https://www.privacy.org.nz/your-rights/making-a-complaint/

14.6 Other Jurisdictions

If your country or jurisdiction is not listed above, please search for your local data protection authority or privacy commissioner. Most countries have established regulatory bodies responsible for enforcing privacy and data protection laws.

You may also contact us directly for assistance in identifying the appropriate authority for your location.

15. Acknowledgment and Consent

By using OFWjobs.org, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. You consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this policy.

If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of our website immediately.

OFWjobs.org is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the trust you place in us. Thank you for visiting our website and supporting our mission to provide valuable employment information to Overseas Filipino Workers worldwide.

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