Legal

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 2026 · Compliant with Republic Act No. 10173

yoonet.ph — Philippine Recruitment Platform

1. Who We Are

Yoonet Pty Ltd Inc ("Yoonet", "we", "our", or "us") is an Australian-owned company with fully incorporated Philippine operations based in Balanga, Bataan. We operate yoonet.ph as a recruitment platform connecting talented Filipino professionals with Australian and New Zealand businesses.

As a personal information controller operating in the Philippines, we are committed to protecting your personal data in full compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, as enforced by the National Privacy Commission (NPC).

2. What Personal Information We Collect

When you use yoonet.ph — whether as a job applicant, visitor, or enquirer — we may collect:

  • Identity information — full name, date of birth, gender, and government-issued ID details
  • Contact details — home address, email address, and mobile number
  • Employment information — curriculum vitae (CV), work history, educational background, certifications, and professional references
  • Application data — role preferences, salary expectations, availability, and interview records
  • Sensitive personal information — where applicable and with your explicit consent (e.g., health information required for HMO enrolment upon successful placement)
  • Technical data — IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data collected via cookies and analytics tools

3. Legal Basis and Purpose of Processing

We process your personal information on the following legal bases under RA 10173:

  • Consent — you have given us your informed consent by submitting your application or enquiry
  • Contractual necessity — processing is required to take steps prior to entering an employment arrangement
  • Compliance with legal obligations — to meet Philippine labour law and statutory requirements
  • Legitimate interests — to match your profile with suitable client opportunities and improve our recruitment processes

We collect and use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Evaluating your suitability for roles with our client businesses in Australia and New Zealand
  • Conducting recruitment processes including shortlisting, interviews, and reference checks
  • Onboarding and employment administration for successfully placed candidates
  • Communicating with you about your application status and future opportunities
  • Processing statutory benefits (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, HMO) upon employment
  • Improving our recruitment platform and services
  • Complying with applicable Philippine and Australian laws and regulations

4. Cross-Border Data Transfers

As we match Filipino candidates with Australian and New Zealand client businesses, your personal information may be shared with clients located outside the Philippines. We ensure that any such transfer is done with appropriate safeguards, in accordance with Section 21 of RA 10173, and only to the extent necessary for your application to be considered.

Client businesses who receive your profile are bound by confidentiality obligations and applicable privacy laws in their respective jurisdictions.

5. How We Protect Your Information

Yoonet employs robust technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Cloud-only data storage — no local saves permitted on any company device
  • Mandatory two-factor authentication (2FA) on all internal systems and client accounts
  • Biometric fingerprint access controls at our Balanga, Bataan office
  • Disabled USB ports on all workstations
  • 24/7 CCTV monitoring and on-site security personnel
  • Restricted access — only authorised personnel may access applicant data

6. Retention of Personal Information

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Specifically:

  • Unsuccessful applications are retained for up to 12 months from the date of application, after which data is securely deleted
  • Employed staff records are retained for the duration of employment and for a further period as required under Philippine labour law
  • You may request early deletion of your data at any time, subject to any overriding legal obligations

7. Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the following rights:

  • Right to be informed — to know how your personal data is being collected and processed
  • Right to access — to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Right to rectification — to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data
  • Right to erasure or blocking — to request deletion or suspension of processing of your data
  • Right to object — to decline or withdraw consent for specific uses of your data
  • Right to data portability — to obtain your data in a structured, commonly used format
  • Right to damages — to claim compensation if you have suffered damages due to inaccurate, incomplete, or unauthorised use of your data
  • Right to file a complaint — to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) at www.privacy.gov.ph

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the details below. We will respond within 15 business days of receiving your request.

8. Cookies

yoonet.ph uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and gather aggregated analytics data. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the site may be affected.

9. Contact Our Data Protection Officer

For any data privacy concerns, requests, or complaints, please contact us at:

This Privacy Policy was last reviewed in May 2026. We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The updated policy will be posted on yoonet.ph with a revised effective date.