Last updated: September 29, 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to OFWJobs.Org. At OFWJobs.Org, we are deeply committed to protecting your personal information and upholding your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy is designed to comprehensively explain how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website OFWJobs.Org (hereinafter referred to as the “Site”) and utilize our services.
We understand the importance of your personal data and the trust you place in us when you use our platform. Our commitment to your privacy is unwavering, and we strive to be transparent about our data practices. This policy outlines your privacy rights and how the law protects you.
We urge you to read this privacy policy carefully and thoroughly. By accessing and using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, we kindly ask that you refrain from accessing or using the Site.
2. Information We Collect
At OFWJobs.Org, we collect various types of information to provide and improve our services. The personal information we collect can be categorized as follows:
2.1 Information You Provide to Us
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Register on the Site
- Create or modify your account
- Apply for jobs through our platform
- Post job listings (for employers)
- Express an interest in obtaining information about us or our services
- Participate in activities on the Site (such as posting comments in our community forums)
- Contact us for customer support
Depending on your interactions with us, this personal information may include:
- Personal Identifiers:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Postal address
- Date of birth
- Nationality
- Government-issued identification numbers (such as passport number or national ID number)
- Professional or Employment-Related Information:
- Current and past job titles and roles
- Employer names
- Work experience
- Professional skills
- Salary expectations
- Education Information:
- Degrees earned
- Institutions attended
- Graduation dates
- Academic achievements
- Certifications
- Account Login Credentials:
- Username
- Password (encrypted)
- Payment Information (for employers):
- Credit card details
- Bank account information
- Communication Preferences:
- Language preferences
- Notification settings
2.2 Information Automatically Collected
When you visit, use, or navigate our Site, we may collect certain information automatically. This information does not reveal your specific identity but may include:
- Device and Usage Information:
- Device type
- Operating system
- Browser type
- IP address
- Time zone setting
- Referring/exit pages
- Clickstream data
- Location Data:
- General location inferred from IP address
- Cookies and Similar Technologies:
- We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store certain information. For more information about our use of these technologies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive additional information about you from third parties such as:
- Marketing partners
- Social media platforms (if you choose to link your account with us)
- Background check providers (with your consent)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for a variety of business purposes. We process your personal information for these purposes in reliance on our legitimate business interests, in order to enter into or perform a contract with you, with your consent, and/or for compliance with our legal obligations. We use the information we collect or receive:
3.1 To Provide and Maintain Our Site
- To operate and maintain our Site and the services we offer
- To improve, personalize, and expand our Site’s functionality
- To develop new products, services, features, and functionality
3.2 To Manage User Accounts
- To create and manage your account
- To authenticate users and provide account access
3.3 For Job Matching and Application Processing
- To process job applications
- To match job seekers with suitable job opportunities
- To facilitate communication between job seekers and employers
- To provide employers with candidate information for recruitment purposes
3.4 For Communication and Customer Service
- To communicate with you about our services, updates, and promotional offers
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To send administrative information, such as updates to our terms, conditions, and policies
3.5 For Marketing and Advertising
- To develop and display personalized content and advertising tailored to your interests
- To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
3.6 For Business Analytics and Improvement
- To analyze trends and user traffic on our Site
- To conduct research and analysis to improve our services
- To gather feedback on our services through surveys or other means
3.7 For Legal and Security Purposes
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, security breaches, and fraudulent activities
- To enforce our terms of service and other legal rights
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
3.8 With Your Consent
- For any other purpose disclosed to you at the time we collect your information, with your consent
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your personal information in the following situations:
4.1 With Employers
- When you apply for a job through our Site, we share relevant information from your profile with the employer offering the position.
4.2 With Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services for us or on our behalf and require access to such information to do that work. Examples include:
- Data analysis companies
- Email delivery services
- Hosting services
- Customer service providers
- Payment processors
4.3 With Business Partners
We may share your information with our business partners to offer you certain products, services, or promotions.
4.4 With Affiliated Companies
We may share your information with our affiliated or subsidiary companies for purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy.
4.5 For Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing due diligence, reorganization, bankruptcy, receivership, sale of company assets, or transition of service to another provider, your information may be transferred as part of such a transaction.
4.6 For Legal Compliance
We may disclose your information where we are legally required to do so to comply with applicable law, governmental requests, judicial proceedings, court orders, or legal processes.
4.7 To Protect Rights
We may disclose your information to protect the rights, property, and safety of OFWJobs.Org, our users, or others.
4.8 With Your Consent
We may disclose your personal information for any other purpose with your consent.
5. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
5.1 Right to Access
You have the right to request copies of your personal information. We may charge a small fee for this service.
5.2 Right to Rectification
You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
5.3 Right to Erasure
You have the right to request that we erase your personal information, under certain conditions.
5.4 Right to Restrict Processing
You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information, under certain conditions.
5.5 Right to Object to Processing
You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information, under certain conditions.
5.6 Right to Data Portability
You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
5.7 Right to Withdraw Consent
If we are relying on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
6. Data Security
The security of your personal information is of utmost importance to us. We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. These measures include:
- Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and penetration testing
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Regular backups and disaster recovery plans
- Employee training on data protection and security practices
However, please be aware that despite our best efforts, no electronic transmission over the Internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
In the event that we become aware of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable laws.
7. Third-Party Websites
Our Site may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.
We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, and other factors. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy.
In cases of material changes, we may provide additional notice, such as a prominent website notice or an email notification. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Your continued use of our Site after any modifications to the Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the modified Privacy Policy.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 18 without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.
If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to remove such information and terminate the child’s account.
10. International Data Transfers
As OFWJobs.Org operates globally to connect Overseas Filipino Workers with international employers, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than the country in which you are resident. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.
We have taken appropriate safeguards to require that your personal information will remain protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy when transferred internationally. These safeguards include implementing the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses for transfers of personal information between our group companies and third-party service providers, which require all such recipients to protect personal information that they process from the EEA in accordance with European data protection laws.
11. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, or reporting requirements.
In determining the appropriate retention period for personal information, we consider:
- The amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal information
- The potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure of your personal information
- The purposes for which we process your personal information and whether we can achieve those purposes through other means
- Applicable legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, or other requirements
In some circumstances, you can ask us to delete your data. In some circumstances, we may anonymize your personal information (so that it can no longer be associated with you) for research or statistical purposes, in which case we may use this information indefinitely without further notice to you.
12. Your Choices
You have certain choices available to you when it comes to your personal information:
12.1 Account Information
You can review and change your account information by logging into your account settings on our Site.
12.2 Marketing Communications
You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in our emails or by contacting us directly.
12.3 Cookies
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of the Site may not function properly if you disable cookies.
12.4 Do Not Track
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Due to the lack of a common interpretation of Do Not Track signals, our Site does not currently respond to Do Not Track browser signals or mechanisms.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- By email: privacy@ofwjobs.org
- By visiting our contact page: https://ofwjobs.org/contact
We will do our best to resolve any concerns you may have promptly and transparently.
14. Consent
By using our website and services, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Site or services. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Thank you for trusting OFWJobs.Org with your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing you with the best possible experience on our platform.