Effective Date: 01 January 2025
Introduction
STD Overseas Manpower Services, Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of our applicants, clients, and partners. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data in compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (“DPA”).
By accessing our services, submitting your personal information, or using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal data necessary for recruitment and employment purposes. This may include, but is not limited to:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, date of birth, address, contact number, email address, and government-issued IDs (e.g., passport, SSS, TIN).
- Employment Information: Educational background, work experience, skills, certifications, and references.
- Health Information: Medical records, if required by the hiring process.
- Other Relevant Information: Documents or data requested for processing overseas employment applications.
2. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect your personal data for the following purposes:
- To facilitate recruitment processes and match applicants with suitable job opportunities abroad.
- To share your information with prospective employer-partners to support your gainful employment.
- To comply with legal requirements, including accreditation with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and other government agencies.
- To communicate with you regarding job openings, application status, and employment requirements.
- To provide pre-departure orientation, training, and other services related to your employment abroad.
3. Sharing of Information
We may share your personal data with the following:
- Prospective Employers and Partners: For evaluating your qualifications and facilitating job placement.
- Government Agencies: Including the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), DMW, and other regulatory bodies, for compliance and verification purposes.
- Third-Party Service Providers: Such as medical facilities, training institutions, and logistics providers, as necessary for processing your application.
We ensure that all parties we share your data with are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable laws and regulations. Data that is no longer needed will be securely destroyed or anonymized.
5. Your Rights
As a data subject, you have the following rights under the DPA:
- Right to Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
- Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to Object: Withdraw consent or object to the processing of your personal data.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at dpo.stdmanpower@gmail.com.
6. Data Security
We implement technical, organizational, and physical security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of sensitive data
- Secure access controls
- Regular audits and monitoring
- Employee training on data privacy and security
7. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other circumstances. Any updates will be posted on our website, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, please email us at dpo.stdmanpower@gmail.com.
By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the processing of your personal data as described herein.
