Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [Date]

Introduction

The Federation of Free Workersespects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and issuances of the National Privacy Commission (NPC).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit and use our website.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through forms on our website, including but not limited to:

Full name
Email address
Contact number
Organization or company name
Mailing address
Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referring website
Pages visited
Date and time of visit
Device information
Usage and interaction data

Purpose of Collection and Processing

We process personal information for legitimate purposes, including:

Responding to inquiries and requests
Providing information, services, or resources requested by users
Improving website performance and user experience
Monitoring website traffic and usage patterns
Maintaining website security
Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
Communicating important updates related to our services

We process personal information only to the extent necessary for these purposes and in accordance with applicable laws.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

Your consent
Performance of a contract or service request
Compliance with legal obligations
Protection of legitimate interests that are not overridden by your fundamental rights and freedoms

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, remember preferences, analyze website traffic, and improve our services.

You may configure your browser to refuse cookies or notify you when cookies are being used. However, some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC.

Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information such as:

Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Device and browser information
Geographic region (general location)
Referral sources

Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to collect this information. Information generated through Google Analytics may be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers located outside the Philippines.

For more information about how Google processes data, please visit:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking through available browser settings or Google’s opt-out tools.

Google Fonts

This website uses Google Fonts to provide consistent and improved typography.

When your browser loads pages that use Google Fonts, certain technical information, including your IP address, may be transmitted to Google servers in order to deliver the font files required for proper website display.

For more information about Google’s privacy practices, please visit:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal information.

We may share personal information with:

Service providers and contractors who assist in operating the website
Technology providers that support website functionality and analytics
Government authorities or regulatory bodies when required by law
Other parties with your consent or as otherwise permitted by law

Any sharing of personal information shall be subject to appropriate safeguards and contractual obligations where applicable.

International Data Transfers

Some service providers, including Google, may process data on servers located outside the Philippines.

Where personal information is transferred internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are implemented and that personal information remains protected in accordance with applicable laws.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

When personal information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted, anonymized, or disposed of in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Security Measures

We implement reasonable organizational, physical, and technical security measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, loss, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights Under the Data Privacy Act

Subject to applicable laws and regulations, you have the right to:

Be informed about the collection and processing of your personal information
Access your personal information
Object to processing
Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Suspend, withdraw, or order the blocking, removal, or destruction of personal information
Data portability where applicable
Lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission
Claim damages where authorized by law

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites separately.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page along with the revised effective date.

Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal information, please contact:

Data Protection Officer / Privacy Contact
[Organization Name]
[Address]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]

You may also contact the National Privacy Commission through its official channels for privacy-related concerns.