Privacy Policy

Welcome to ascent-hr.ph, the official website of Ascent HR Inc. (“AscentHR”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).   This Statement discloses the type of information that we collect and how the information is used, shared and processed.  It also describes how cookies and other technologies are used in our website and service offerings. This Statement applies only to AscentHR Inc websites that link to this statement.

We are committed to safeguarding your privacy, protecting and using your personal information in accordance with the Republic Act No. 10173, otherwise known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA).

1. Information We Collect:

We may collect the following types of information with consent for declared, specified and legitimate purposes:

• Personal Information: Includes your name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, and any additional information you voluntarily provide through our contact forms or service inquiries.

• Usage Data: Information provided to us and also by automated means when you visit this site such as browser type, browser version and certain information that your browser sends us, device details, Geo-location IP address, pages of our service visited,  time and date of your visit and time spent on the website. This data is typically collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies. When you access through a mobile device, we may collect information automatically including but not limited to type of mobile device, mobile device unique id, IP address of the mobile device, operating system and type of mobile internet browser.

• Employment/Recruitment Data: If you apply for a job or engage with our recruitment services, we may collect your resume, employment history, education background, and credentials relevant to employment.

2. How We Use Your Information:

We use your information with your consent to:

• Deliver and enhance our HR, compliance, payroll, and staffing solutions and to achieve our lawful objectives.

• To manage your interests, account and your requests.

• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.

• Share updates, newsletters, or marketing content (only with your consent).

• Analyse website performance and user behaviour, usage trends, data analysis to improve user experience, improve our services and your experience.

• Fulfil legal, contractual, and regulatory obligations.

• Verify credentials utilizing background check providers.

Your information including Personal Data will be collected, processed, and used with your consent for declared specified and legitimate purposes, processed fairly and lawfully in a manner compatible with the specified purposes at ASCENTHR’s operating offices in the Philippines or at any other locations as may become necessary, subject to adequate controls for protection of privacy and integrity of the information.The data collected on this site also undergoes automated processing for the sole purpose of website functionality and user experience.

The method of personal information processing is as follows:
Data is collected through secure web forms, stored in encrypted databases, and processed by authorized personnel using access-controlled systems. All processing activities are conducted in compliance with applicable data protection laws and internal security protocols.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. Your data may be shared with consent only with:

• Government agencies or legal authorities, as required by applicable laws or in response to lawful requests.

• AscentHR subsidiaries and affiliates, for the purposes outlined in this policy and under strict confidentiality.

• We may also disclose and/or share your personal information to comply with a legal obligation(s) and to protect against any legal liability.

• As permitted by law.

4. Data Security and Retention of your Personal Information:

We employ industry-standard technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or alteration. Access to your personal information is limited to authorized personnel with a legitimate business need.

Your personal information will be kept in a form that permits identification of the data subject.

We shall retain your personal information only as long as necessary, for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We shall also retain and use your personal information to comply with legal obligations, to resolve disputes, defend legal claims, legitimate business purposes, comply with our legal agreements, for internal analysis purposes and as provided by law.

5. Personal Information Controller:

Ascent HR Inc
Phone: +918040099500 Ext: 3029
E-mail: enquiry@ascent-hr.ph

6. Your Data Privacy Rights:

Under the Republic Act No. 10173, otherwise known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA), you have the right to:

• Access and request a copy of your personal data undergoing processing.

• Be informed whether the personal information is being collected or has been processed.

• Purposes for which the personal information is collected and/or processed.

• Recipients to whom the personal information may be disclosed.

• Scope and method of information processing.

• Period for which the information will be stored/retained.

• Identity and contact details of the personal information controller.

• Request correction of incorrect or outdated data.

• Suspend, withdraw or order the blocking, removal or destruction of the personal information.

• Withdraw consent or object to processing (subject to legal or contractual obligations).

• Request deletion or blocking of your data, when applicable.

• File a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC).

To exercise these rights, contact us at:
enquiry@ascent-hr.ph

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and user experience. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings, though some features may be unavailable if cookies are disabled.

8. Third-Party Links:

Our site may contain links to external websites. AscentHR is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to read their respective privacy policies before sharing any information.

9. Policy Updates:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review the policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

10. Disclaimer:

The internet is an open system and we do not guarantee that the personal information will not be intercepted or accessed by others and decrypted. ASCENTHR shall not be liable or responsible should any personal information is intercepted and misused.

11. Contact Us:

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is processed, or if you wish to seek a review please contact: enquiry@ascent-hr.ph

12. Consent

I  hereby confirm that I have read and understood the Privacy Notice provided to me through physical copy and/or available at ascent-hr.ph, the official website of Ascent HR Inc. and hereby provide my explicit consent to AscentHR Inc for collecting, processing, sharing and  holding, etc my personal data in the manner stated therein.