House of I.T (“we”, “our”, “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data submitted by applicants and referrers through our Career Page and Employee Referral Program in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Full name, contact information, address

• Resume or CV details (e.g., education, work history, skills, certifications)

• Employment preferences and position applied for

• Information provided through our referral form (for referring employees)

• Other supporting documents or information voluntarily submitted

2. Purpose of Collection

Your personal data will be used for the following purposes:

• To evaluate and process job applications

• To verify employee referrals

• To contact applicants for interview and hiring-related updates

• For pre-employment assessment and background verification

• For analytics and reporting related to our recruitment efforts

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We will only share your data with:

• Internal teams are directly involved in the recruitment and hiring process

• Third-party service providers (e.g., background check vendors) when necessary

• Government agencies when legally required

We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Retention

We retain applicant and referral data for a period of up to one (1) year from the date of collection, unless you request deletion or we are required by law to retain it longer.

5. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

6. Your Rights

Under the Data Privacy Act, you have the right to:

• Be informed about how your data is collected and used

• Access and correct your personal data

• Withdraw your consent at any time

• Request deletion or restriction of processing

• Lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) if you believe your rights were violated

To exercise any of these rights, you may contact us at:

📧 Email: hr@houseofit.ph 

7. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

By submitting your application or referral, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Privacy Policy.