Privacy Policy

Who we are

We are AIMSI (Anchor International Manpower Services Incorporated) and our website address is: https://anchorinternational.net. Because AIMSI will collect personal data from applicants, employers and website visitors (including potentially EU residents), the policy must comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

Data Controller

AIMSI (with its address at 1020 Saint Jude Building, General Malvar St., Malate, Manila, Philippines) is the data controller for personal data collected via the Website.

What personal data we collect

We may collect:

  • For applicants: name, contact details (email, phone), nationality, skills, CV/resume, employment history, references.

  • For employers: company name, industry, contact person, location, manpower requirements, business registration documents, national ID or passport copy.

  • For website visitors: IP address, cookies, browsing behavior, page visits, forms submitted.

Purpose of processing

We process personal data to:

  • Facilitate the recruitment and placement services of Filipino workers with overseas employers.

  • Verify credentials, perform background checks, provide support and training.

  • Operate, maintain and improve the Website (analytics, marketing, cookies).

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations (e.g., Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) licensing requirements).

Lawful basis for processing

In so far as applicable under GDPR for EU-residents:

  • Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract (employment placement or recruitment service).

  • Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation.

  • Processing may be based on your consent (for example for marketing communications).

  • Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services), provided your rights are respected.

Data transfers

Since AIMSI operates globally, personal data may be transferred to countries outside the EU/EEA (e.g., Philippines or Middle East employers). We ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses) are in place to protect your data in line with GDPR.

Data subject rights (EU residents)

If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access your personal data.

  • Right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Right to erasure (right to be forgotten) subject to legal/regulatory limitations.

  • Right to restrict or object to processing.

  • Right to data portability.

  • Right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).

  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Retention of data

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.

Security measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures (encryption, access control, secure servers) to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.

Cookies & tracking

We use cookies and other tracking technologies. Please refer to our separate Cookie Policy for details.
(This is consistent with guidance that cookies may be treated as personal data under GDPR)

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes.