WEBSITE PRIVACY NOTICE

I. Introduction

The right to privacy is recognized under the Philippine Constitution and is protected by Republic Act No. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA). This law safeguards personal data and ensures that organizations process personal information in accordance with the principles of transparency, legitimate purpose and proportionality.

SFI HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANCY, INC. is a recruitment and talent sourcing company that connects qualified candidates with potential employers. As part of our operations, we collect and process personal information from job applicants and candidates in order to facilitate recruitment and employment opportunities.

We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring compliance with all applicable data privacy regulations and issuances from the National Privacy Commission (NPC).

This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, process, store and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, submit applications, or when your profile is sourced from professional job platforms.

 

II. Data Subject Rights

In accordance with the Data Privacy Act, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

1. Right to be Informed. You have the right to be informed about how your personal data is collected, used, stored and shared.
2. Right to Object. You have the right to object the processing of your personal data, including profiling or direct recruitment activities.
3. Right to Access. You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and how it is being processed.
4. Right to Rectify. You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
5. Right to Erasure or Blocking. You may request the deletion, suspension, or blocking of your personal information under certain circumstances.
6. Right to Data Portability. Where applicable, you may request that your personal data be transferred in a structured and commonly used format.
7. Right to Damages. You may claim compensation if you suffer damages due to unlawful processing of your personal data.

 

III. Personal Data We Collect

As part of our recruitment and talent sourcing services, we may collect the following personal data from candidates:

Basic Personal Information

• Full Name
• Contact Information (Email address, Phone Number)
• Residential address or location
• Photo (if provided)
• Date of birth (if provided)

Professional Information

• Employment history
• Job titles and responsibilities
• Skills and competencies
• Professional certifications and licenses
• Professional references

Educational Background

• Academic qualifications
• Institutions attended
• Degrees and certifications obtained

Application Materials

• Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
• Cover letters
• Portfolios or work samples
• Assessment results (if applicable)

Technical Website Data

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Website usage and navigation data
• Cookies and analytics data

 

IV. Sources of Personal Data 

We may obtain personal data from the following sources:

• Information you voluntarily submit through our website or recruitment forms
• Job portals and professional networking platforms such as:
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed
  • Jobstreet
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Net
  • Tiktok
• Referrals from professional contacts or recruitment partners
• Direct applications sent via email or recruitment campaigns

All personal data collected from external platforms is processed strictly for recruitment and employment matching purposes.

 

V. Purpose of Processing Personal Data

We process your personal data for the following legitimate purposes:

• To evaluate your qualifications for employment opportunities;
• To match candidates with potential employers or clients;
• To contact you regarding job opportunities;
• To manage recruitment processes and talent pools;
• To verify credentials and professional background;
• To maintain recruitment records and candidate databases;
• To improve our recruitment services and website functionality; and
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

 

VI. Sharing of Personal Information

Your personal data may be shared with:

• Client companies or employers seeking qualified candidates;
• Recruitment partners involved in the hiring process;
• Background verification providers (if necessary); and
• Government agencies when required by law.

We ensure that all partners and clients receiving personal data comply with applicable data protection standards.

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

 

VII. Data Retention

Personal data collected for recruitment purposes will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicavle laws and regulations.

Typically, candidate information may be retained for up to 1 year to allow consideration for future job opportunities unless you request deletion earlier.

After the retention period, personal data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

 

VIII. Data Security

We implement appropriate organizational, physical and technical security measures to protect personal data against:

• Unauthorized access
• Disclosure
• Alteration
• Loss or destruction

These measures include secure data storage, restricted access, and confidentiality obligations for authorized personnel.

 

IX. Use of Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyzed website performance.

Cookies may be used for:

• Website functionality and session management
• Analytics and traffic monitoring
• Security and authentication

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

 

 X. Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements.

 

XI. Contact Information

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns, regarding this Website Privacy Notice or how we are processing your personal data, you may contact:

Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Email: dpo@businesstrendsph.com