Privacy Policy

Updated as of May 14, 2025

This Privacy Policy supersedes previous versions.

1st Northern International Placement, Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “the Company”) is an international recruitment agency committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173), its Implementing Rules and Regulations, guidelines from the National Privacy Commission, and other applicable laws.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal data when you engage with us—whether as a job applicant, client, partner, or site visitor.

1. Who We Are

1st Northern International Placement, Inc. is a licensed international recruitment agency incorporated in the Philippines. We are responsible for the collection and processing of personal information gathered through our website, recruitment portals, application forms, events, and other official channels, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Personal identification: Full name, nationality, date of birth, and passport number
Contact information: Email address, home address, and mobile number
Professional background: Education, work history, references, certifications, and licenses
Government-issued documents: SSS, TIN, PRC ID, and similar records
Application materials: Resume, cover letter, interview notes, and aptitude test results
Multimedia content: Photographs, audio or video recordings (for interviews, training, or promotional purposes)
Other submitted content: Comments, feedback, survey responses
Social media or digital platform handles, if voluntarily provided

3. How We Use Your Data

We collect and process your data for the following purposes:

To facilitate local and overseas job applications and employment opportunities
To match your qualifications with job openings from partner employers
To verify and validate your documents and references
To comply with legal and contractual obligations, including POEA and host-country requirements
To provide updates, recruitment announcements, and event notifications
To communicate marketing, promotional, and informational content, when applicable
To improve our services and recruitment processes
To ensure compliance with regulatory bodies, laws, and our contractual commitments
To maintain business records for operational, legal, and audit purposes

4. How We Share Your Data

We may share your personal data with the following:

Partner employers abroad for job placement and verification
Government agencies (e.g., DMW, MWO, DFA, DOLE, and foreign embassies)
Third-party service providers for background checks, training, documentation, and system support
Legal or regulatory authorities, when required by law or to protect legal rights
Affiliated and partner agencies, both local and overseas, strictly for recruitment and employment purposes

All third parties we work with are contractually bound to process your data securely and solely for the purposes we have disclosed.

5. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the fulfillment of the purposes stated above or as required by law. If retained for marketing or candidate pooling, your consent will be obtained and renewed accordingly. Archived records may be kept for historical, legal, or statistical purposes.

6. Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the Data Privacy Act, you are entitled to:

Right to be informed – You have the right to know how your data will be used
Right to access – You can request access to the personal information we hold about you
Right to object – You may object to the processing of your data under certain conditions
Right to erasure/blocking – You can request that your personal data be deleted or blocked
Right to rectify – You may request corrections to any inaccurate or outdated data
Right to data portability – You can request a copy of your data in a common digital format
Right to damages – You can claim compensation if your data privacy rights are violated
Right to file a complaint – You can file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC)

All requests and concerns can be sent in writing to info@1stnortherninternational.com.

7. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on our official website or sent to your registered contact details. Continued use of our services after such updates will signify your acceptance of the revised policy.