Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Aquila Connections (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the Aquila Connections staffing and placement platform. We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard it. This Privacy Policy applies to job seekers, employers, and visitors who use our website or services.

By using our website or submitting information through our forms, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services or provide your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Information you provide: Name, email address, phone number, and any details you submit in application forms, contact forms, or when expressing interest in hiring or finding work (e.g. job preferences, company name, role descriptions).
• Usage information: How you use our website (e.g. pages visited, time spent) to improve our services and user experience.
• Technical information: Device type, browser, IP address, and similar technical data that is commonly collected by websites.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and respond to your applications, inquiries, and requests (e.g. matching job seekers with employers, handling contact form submissions).
• Communicate with you about opportunities, placements, or support related to our services.
• Improve our website, services, and internal operations.
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations and protect our rights and the rights of others.

4. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in these situations:

• With employers or job seekers: When necessary to facilitate placements (e.g. sharing candidate details with employers, or job details with candidates, as part of the service you request).
• Service providers: With trusted partners who help us run our website or business (e.g. hosting, email delivery), under strict confidentiality and data protection obligations.
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or government authority, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences (e.g. font size), understand how the site is used, and improve performance. You can adjust your browser settings to limit or block cookies; some features may not work as intended if you do so.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and to avoid sharing sensitive details in unsecured channels.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as needed to provide our services, respond to your requests, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. When data is no longer necessary, we will delete or anonymize it in accordance with our internal policies and applicable law.

8. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law (including the Philippines Data Privacy Act where relevant), you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion or restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
• Object to or withdraw consent from certain uses of your data, where the law allows.

To exercise these rights or ask questions about your data, contact us using the details in Section 10.

9. Children

Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have received information from a minor, please contact us so we can delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will be revised when changes are made. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of our website or services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Aquila Connections
423 Magallanes St, Intramuros, Manila, 1012 Metro Manila, Philippines
Phone: +63 2 8527 7956
Email: [email protected]
SEC Company Registration No.: 2024-462918