Octal Philippines, Inc. | IT Consultancy & Custom Solutions

Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

Octal Philippines Inc. (“We”) are committed to protecting your privacy. We highly value the personal data entrusted to us, recognizing it as a vital business asset that must be respected, managed and safeguarded. We are bound and shall dutifully comply with, Republic Act No. 10173 or the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (“DPA”) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (“IRR”), generally accepted principles of international law on data privacy, and other applicable laws as well as rules and regulations which require or affect our collection and processing of personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how your personal information is collected, used,
and shared when you visit www.octaltech.net.

CONSENT
Prior to collection of personal information, or as soon as practicable, we will obtain informed and active consent. The consent form will be used whenever possible.  Consent shall be evidenced by written, electronic or recorded means.

WHAT WE COLLECT

We may collect the following information:

  • 1. Personal Information (Name, Address, Job Title, Position) that you provide to us in the resume/curriculum vitae you share.
  • 2. Contact information including email address.
  • 3. Demographic information (year of birth, age, gender, geographic location (e.g. postcode/zip code), nationality, professional associations and registration numbers, skills).
  • 4. Any other personal information that you choose to send to us voluntary or under any contract.

    WHEN WE COLLECT

1. You submit information through manual forms including application forms and personal information sheets, and online forms.
2. You shared your resume/curriculum vitae.
3. You provide personal information in relation to inquiries, requests, applications and complaints.
4. You submit your personal information to us for any other reason.

PURPOSE OF INFORMATION COLLECTION

We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service,
and for the following reasons:
1. Send you official communications.
2. To help you find job opportunities with our clients.
3. For business transactions and activities.
4. To maintain records and comply with our legal obligations.
5. Develop and manage our relationships with you and our clients.
6. To periodically send promotional emails about training, offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided.

HOW WE USE & PROTECT PERSONAL DATA

1. We only collect information necessary to fulfil the purposes for which we process personal data.
2. We maintain accurate and up-to-date personal data and take appropriate steps to ensure suitable security measures, protecting it against unauthorized and/or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage.
3. We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from
unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.

INFORMATION USE, SHARING, AND RETENTION

1. We may share your information with payment processing, data analytics, customer and when required to comply with legal obligations or to protect our rights.
2. We will retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

YOUR RIGHTS

We honor and respect your rights regarding your personal information, including:
The right to access, correct, or delete your personal data.
The right to withdraw consent to data processing.
The right to request the restriction or transfer of your data.
Requests may be submitted in writing, via email, to our authorized person in charge. Upon receipt of such a request to withdraw consent, we may require reasonable time to process it.

SECURITY

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.


CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.


CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please email us at: info@octaltech.net