Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for OFWJobs.org

Effective Date: October 20, 2025
Last Updated: October 20, 2025

Introduction

OFWJobs.org (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and employment services designed for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

This policy applies to all users of OFWJobs.org, including job seekers, employers, and website visitors. By using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Contact Information:
Email: privacy@ofwjobs.org
Phone: +1 628 726 5735
Data Protection Officer: dpo@ofwjobs.org

For Philippines-based inquiries, you may also contact the National Privacy Commission at privacy.gov.ph or +63 2 5322 1322.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you register, apply for jobs, or use our services, we collect:

Application and Professional Information:

Full name, email address, phone number, and physical address
Resume, curriculum vitae, and cover letters
Educational qualifications, certifications, and academic records
Professional experience and employment history
Skills, competencies, and career interests
Job preferences, salary expectations, and availability
References and professional recommendations
Work authorization documents, visa information, and immigration status
Government-issued identification numbers (as required by law)

Account Information:

Username and password
Profile information and preferences
Communication preferences

Optional Information:

Demographic information for diversity monitoring (race, ethnicity, gender, disability status) – collected separately with explicit consent
Social media profile links
Portfolio materials and work samples

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

Technical Information:

IP address and device identifiers
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages viewed and time spent on site
Referring website addresses
Cookie data and tracking identifiers
Geolocation data (general location based on IP address)

Usage Information:

Job search queries and search history
Job applications submitted and application status
Pages visited and features used
Click patterns and user preferences

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

References you provide during the application process
Background check services (with your consent)
Social media platforms when you connect your accounts
Employers or recruitment agencies
Publicly available sources

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and operate our website.

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

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality, account access, and security. These cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site, including pages viewed, time spent, and navigation patterns. This helps us improve our services.

Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure ad campaign effectiveness. Third-party advertising partners may use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing activity.

Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences, such as language selection and job search filters.

Your Cookie Choices

Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings at https://www.google.com/settings/ads.

Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies. However, disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality.

For more information about managing cookies, visit:

Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org/choices
Digital Advertising Alliance: www.aboutads.info/choices
Your Online Choices (EU): www.youronlinechoices.eu

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

Recruitment and Job Matching:

Processing and managing your job applications
Matching your profile with relevant job opportunities
Facilitating communication between you and potential employers
Evaluating your qualifications for positions
Maintaining a talent pool for future opportunities (with your consent)

Account and Service Management:

Creating and managing your account
Providing customer support
Sending service-related notifications
Processing payments for premium services

Communications:

Responding to your inquiries
Sending job alerts and recommendations
Providing updates about our services
Marketing communications (with opt-out options)

Legal Compliance and Safety:

Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
Preventing fraud, abuse, and security threats
Protecting the rights, property, and safety of our users
Enforcing our terms of service

Analytics and Improvement:

Analyzing website usage and user behavior
Improving our services and user experience
Conducting research and developing new features
Testing and troubleshooting

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR and International Users)

For users in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, Switzerland, and other jurisdictions requiring specification of legal basis, we process your personal information based on:

Contract: Processing necessary to provide our services, process applications, and fulfill our contractual obligations to you.

Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific purposes, such as receiving marketing communications, processing sensitive personal information, or transferring data internationally.

Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests, including fraud prevention, network security, business analytics, and improving our services – balanced against your privacy rights.

Legal Obligation: Processing required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, or government requests.

How We Share Your Information

We share your information only as described below:

With Employers and Recruiters:

When you apply for a job, we share your application materials with the relevant employer or recruitment agency
With your explicit consent, we may make your profile visible to employers searching for candidates

With Service Providers:

Cloud hosting providers for data storage
Email and communication service providers
Analytics and advertising platforms
Payment processors for premium services
Background check providers (with your consent)
Customer support and IT service providers

For Legal and Safety Reasons:

When required by law, court order, or government request
To enforce our terms of service and protect our rights
To detect, prevent, or address fraud, security issues, or technical problems
To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public

Business Transfers:

In connection with a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity

With Your Consent:

When you explicitly authorize us to share your information for specific purposes

We do not sell your personal information for monetary consideration.

International Data Transfers

As an employment platform for overseas Filipino workers, we transfer personal information internationally to facilitate job opportunities worldwide. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries including but not limited to:

The Philippines
United States
European Union member states
Middle Eastern countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait)
Asian countries (Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan)
Other countries where employers and job opportunities are located

Safeguards for International Transfers:

Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
Data processing agreements with service providers
Privacy Shield or successor frameworks where applicable
Adequacy decisions by relevant data protection authorities
Explicit consent for sensitive data transfers

By using our services, you acknowledge and consent to these international data transfers.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy:

Active Accounts:

Account information retained while your account remains active
Job applications retained for the duration of the recruitment process plus 2 years
Professional profiles maintained as long as you keep your account open

Closed Accounts:

Upon account closure, personal data deleted within 90 days unless retention is required for legal or legitimate business purposes
Anonymized data may be retained for analytics

Legal Requirements:

Information retained longer when required by law, regulation, or legal proceedings
Financial records retained for tax and accounting purposes as required by law
Records related to disputes retained until resolution plus applicable statute of limitations

You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting privacy@ofwjobs.org, subject to legal retention requirements.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you have various rights regarding your personal information:

Rights for All Users

Access: Request a copy of your personal information
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your information (subject to legal exceptions)
Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
Data Portability: Receive your information in a structured, machine-readable format

Additional Rights for GDPR Users (EEA, UK, Switzerland)

Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your information
Right to Object to Automated Decisions: Request human review of automated decisions
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing
Right to Lodge Complaints: File complaints with your local data protection authority

Additional Rights for California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

Right to Know: Detailed information about data collection and use
Right to Delete: Request deletion with certain exceptions
Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of sale or sharing of personal information
Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate information
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information: Limit use of sensitive personal information
Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy rights exercise

Additional Rights for Philippine Residents

Right to Information: Be informed about data processing
Right to Access: Access personal data and how it’s processed
Right to Object: Object to processing for legitimate interests
Right to Erasure/Blocking: Request deletion or blocking of data
Right to Damages: Seek compensation for data privacy violations
Right to Data Portability: Obtain data in electronic format
Right to File Complaints: File complaints with the National Privacy Commission

To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@ofwjobs.org with “Privacy Rights Request” in the subject line. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law (typically 30-45 days).

Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information:

Technical Measures:

Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS) and at rest
Secure authentication and access controls
Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
Secure data centers with redundancy

Organizational Measures:

Employee training on data protection and confidentiality
Access limited to authorized personnel on a need-to-know basis
Data protection impact assessments for high-risk processing
Incident response and breach notification procedures
Regular privacy and security audits

Physical Measures:

Secured facilities with access controls
Surveillance and monitoring systems
Secure disposal of physical records

While we employ industry-standard security measures, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to improve our protections.

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a security breach that compromises your personal information, we will:

For All Users:

Investigate the incident promptly and take remedial action
Notify affected individuals without undue delay if the breach poses a risk to your rights and freedoms

For Philippine Residents:

Notify the National Privacy Commission within 72 hours of knowledge of the breach through the official Data Breach Notification Management System

For GDPR Users:

Notify the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours where feasible
Notify affected individuals when the breach is likely to result in a high risk to rights and freedoms

For California Residents:

Notify affected individuals in accordance with California Civil Code requirements

Breach notifications will include information about the nature of the breach, types of information involved, measures taken, and steps you can take to protect yourself.

Children’s Privacy

OFWJobs.org is not directed to children under 18 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18.

Age Restriction: You must be at least 18 years old to use our services. Most employment opportunities require applicants to meet minimum age requirements under applicable labor laws.

Parental Notice: If you are under 18, do not use our services or provide any information to us. If we learn we have collected personal information from someone under 18, we will delete that information promptly.

Parents and Guardians: If you believe your child has provided information to us, please contact us immediately at privacy@ofwjobs.org so we can delete the information.

This age restriction complies with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in the United States, GDPR requirements in Europe, and other applicable children’s privacy laws.

Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

We may use automated systems to help match job seekers with relevant opportunities and to improve our services.

How We Use Automated Processing:

Matching your profile with job postings based on skills, experience, and preferences
Generating job recommendations and alerts
Ranking search results
Analyzing usage patterns to improve user experience

Your Rights: You have the right to human review of automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects concerning you. To request human intervention or to challenge an automated decision, contact us at privacy@ofwjobs.org.

We do not make solely automated hiring decisions on behalf of employers. Final hiring decisions are made by employers with human involvement.

Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, and services not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

Third-Party Services Include:

Social media sharing buttons and plugins (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter)
Employer websites and application portals
Background check services
Payment processors

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our website. This Privacy Policy applies only to OFWJobs.org.

Your California Privacy Rights (Shine the Light)

Under California Civil Code Section 1798.83, California residents may request information about our disclosure of personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, contact us at privacy@ofwjobs.org with “California Shine the Light Request” in the subject line.

Nevada Residents

Nevada residents have the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined under Nevada law. If our practices change, Nevada residents may submit opt-out requests to privacy@ofwjobs.org.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations.

How We Notify You:

We will post the updated policy on this page with a new “Last Updated” date
For material changes, we will provide prominent notice on our website or send email notification to registered users at least 30 days before changes take effect
We encourage you to review this policy periodically

Your Continued Use: Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. If you do not agree with changes, please discontinue using our services and contact us to delete your account.

Annual Review: We review and update this policy at least annually to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable laws.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. For international users, we also comply with applicable data protection laws in your jurisdiction, including GDPR for European users and CCPA for California residents.

Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising from this Privacy Policy will be resolved in accordance with our Terms of Service. You may also have the right to file complaints with your local data protection authority.

Additional Information for Specific Jurisdictions

For Philippine Residents

Registration: OFWJobs.org is registered with the National Privacy Commission as a Personal Information Controller.

Data Protection Officer: We have appointed a Data Protection Officer who can be reached at dpo@ofwjobs.org.

Consent for International Transfers: By using our services, you explicitly consent to the transfer of your personal information to countries outside the Philippines where employers, service providers, and business partners are located. We implement appropriate safeguards through data sharing agreements ensuring comparable levels of protection.

NPC Contact: You may file complaints or inquiries with the National Privacy Commission at:

National Privacy Commission (NPC)
25th-27th Floors, The Upper Class Tower
Quezon Ave. Corner Scout Reyes Street
Quezon City, Philippines
Website: privacy.gov.ph
Email: info@privacy.gov.ph
Phone: +63 2 5322 1322

For European Economic Area, UK, and Swiss Residents

Data Controller: OFWJobs.org is the data controller for personal information collected through our services.

Legal Basis Summary:

Contract: Processing your applications and providing services
Consent: Marketing communications, sensitive data, international transfers
Legitimate interests: Fraud prevention, analytics, service improvement

Data Protection Authorities: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. You may also contact the European Data Protection Board at:

European Data Protection Board (EDPB)
Office Address: Rue Montoyer 30
B-1000 Brussels, Belgium
Postal Address: Rue Wiertz 60
B-1047 Brussels, Belgium
Website: edpb.europa.eu

A list of EU data protection authorities is available at edpb.europa.eu.

For California Residents

Categories of Personal Information: In the preceding 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information: identifiers, professional information, education information, commercial information, internet activity, geolocation data, inferences, and sensitive personal information (government identifiers, account credentials).

Sources: We collect information directly from you, automatically through your use of our services, and from third parties such as references and public records.

Business Purposes: Providing services, communications, security, analytics, legal compliance.

Categories of Third Parties: Service providers, employers/recruiters, advertising partners, professional advisors, government authorities.

Sale or Sharing: We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration. If we share information for advertising purposes, we provide opt-out mechanisms.

Retention: We retain information as described in the Data Retention section above.

Sensitive Personal Information: We collect sensitive personal information (government IDs, account credentials) only as necessary to provide services and comply with legal requirements.

CPPA Contact: You may file complaints with the California Privacy Protection Agency at:

California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA)
400 R Street, Suite 330
Sacramento, CA 95814
Website: cppa.ca.gov
Email: regulations@cppa.ca.gov

Contact Us

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

General Privacy Inquiries:
Email: privacy@ofwjobs.org
Phone: +1 628 726 5735

Data Protection Officer:
Email: dpo@ofwjobs.org

California Privacy Requests:
Email: privacy@ofwjobs.org with “California Privacy Request” in subject line

GDPR Requests:
Email: privacy@ofwjobs.org with “GDPR Request” in subject line

Philippine Data Privacy Requests:
Email: dpo@ofwjobs.org with “DPA Request” in subject line

We will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible, typically within 45 days for most requests.

Document Version: 1.0
Publication Date: October 20, 2025
Next Scheduled Review: October 2026

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