Privacy Policy for Reliable Proficiency Search

At Reliable Proficiency Search, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website (www.rp-search.com) or use our employment and staffing services.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

• To provide effective recruitment and staffing services, we collect both personal and professional information. This includes:
• Contact Information: Your full name, email address, phone number, and physical address.
• Professional Details: Resumes/CVs, cover letters, employment history, educational background, professional qualifications, certifications, and skills.
• Candidate Screening Data: Information obtained during interviews, reference checks, and, where applicable and legally permitted, background checks.
• Website Usage Data: We collect standard log data when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, and interaction with our pages (e.g., cookies) to improve user experience and maintain site security.

2. How We Use Your Information

• The primary purpose of collecting your data is to connect top-tier talent with industry-leading companies. We use your information to:
• Assess your qualifications and suitability for specific job openings.
• Match you with current or future contract, project-based, or permanent placement opportunities.
• Communicate with you regarding job applications, interview schedules, and career advice.
• Share your professional profile with prospective employers (our clients), with your reasonable expectation and consent.
• Improve our website, recruitment strategies, and talent advisory services.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

• As an employment agency, sharing your professional information is a necessary part of our service. We may share your data with:
• Prospective Employers: Your resume, qualifications, and assessment notes will be shared with clients who have job openings that match your profile.
• Third-Party Service Providers: We may use trusted third parties to facilitate our services, such as applicant tracking systems (ATS), background check agencies, or IT service providers. These parties are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4. Data Retention and Security

• We are dedicated to keeping your sensitive information secure.
• Security Measures: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
• Retention Period: We retain candidate profiles and resumes in our active talent pool to match you with future opportunities. If you are placed in a role, we retain your data as required by labor laws and administrative purposes. You may request the deletion of your profile at any time.

5. Your Data Privacy Rights

• Reliable Proficiency Search operates in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) of the Philippines. As a data subject, you have the right to:
• Be Informed: Know what data is being collected and how it is used.
• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correct: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Erase or Block: Request the deletion or blocking of your personal data, subject to legal and administrative obligations.
• Object: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.

6. Cookies and Embedded Content

• Cookies: Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, save your preferences, and analyze site traffic. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
• Embedded Content: Articles or job postings on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, external links). Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if you visited the other website and may collect data about you according to their respective privacy policies.

7. Contact Us

• If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to us:
• Email: awesomejobs@rp-search.com
• Location: Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
• Business Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM