Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 8, 2026

Abeelidad.com ("Abeelidad", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency in how your information is collected, used, and safeguarded in accordance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012. Abeelidad.com is currently in its Alpha/Pilot Phase. As we continue to test and improve the platform, certain features and data handling practices may evolve. Any updates will be reflected in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information directly from you when you register an account or create a professional profile.

  • For All Users (Sign-Up): Username, email address, password, first name, and last name.
  • For Senior Users & Older Adults (Profile Creation):
    • Personal Details: Gender/Sex, age range and City location.
    • Professional Identity: Professional title (e.g., Virtual Assistant), short bio, and a profile photo.
    • Work Preferences: Availability (Part-time, Full-time, Project-based), preferred work type (Remote/WFH, On-site), and specific areas of expertise/skills.
    • Background: Educational attainment and details of awards or professional recognition.
    • Contact Information: Phone number, email and LinkedIn URL.
  • For Employers/Customers: Name, email, organization/company details, and the content of connection requests.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies for performance monitoring.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data beyond what is voluntarily provided in user profiles. Users are advised not to submit unnecessary sensitive information such as financial details, government identification numbers, or medical information.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used strictly to facilitate the core mission of our platform:

  • Platform Functionality: To create and display professional profiles that showcase your "Abilidad."
  • Facilitating Connections: To enable Abeelidad.com to connect employers, customers, and senior users.
  • Safety & Moderation: To review profiles and maintain a safe, respectful, and scam-free environment. While we review profiles for quality and appropriateness, Abeelidad.com does not verify all user-submitted information and does not guarantee its accuracy, completeness, or authenticity.
  • Service Improvement: To analyze platform usage and improve our initiatives, platform, and services.

Abeelidad.com acts solely as a platform that facilitates visibility and connection between users. We do not participate in employment decisions, service delivery, or agreements between users. Abeelidad.com does not control or supervise interactions, agreements, or outcomes between users.

3. Public vs. Private Information

To ensure your safety while maximizing professional visibility, we distinguish between what is public and what remains private.

  • Publicly Visible on Your Profile: The following information may be publicly displayed to other users and visitors of the platform: your name, professional title, sex, city, photo, bio, skills, availability, education, and awards.
  • Strictly Private (Not Displayed): Your email address, exact home address, phone number, and LinkedIn URL. These details are not publicly visible and are only used by Abeelidad.com to facilitate connections when appropriate.

4. Minors and Children's Privacy

Abeelidad.com is a professional networking platform intended for adults only. All users must be at least 18 years old. The platform is not intended for minors, and we do not knowingly collect, maintain, or use personal information from individuals under the age of 18.

  • Age Restriction: We do not knowingly collect, maintain, or use personal information from individuals under the age of 18.
  • Prohibition: If you are under 18 years of age, please do not attempt to register for the platform or provide any personal information to us.
  • Discovery and Deletion: If we learn that we have collected personal information from a minor under the age of 18, we will take immediate steps to delete that information and terminate the associated account.
  • Reporting: If you believe that a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately at privacy@abeelidad.com.

5. Active Consent

By checking the boxes for agreement to the Privacy Policy and agreement to the Terms & Conditions during registration, you provide explicit consent for Abeelidad.com to process and, where applicable, publicly display your professional information for connection purposes.

6. Data Sharing & Retention

  • No Sale of Data: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.
  • Retention: We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services and comply with legal obligations.
  • Removal: Your personal data will be deleted within a reasonable period upon account closure, whether initiated by you or by Abeelidad.com. However, we may retain certain information where necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce our Terms & Conditions, or prevent fraud and misuse of the platform.

7. Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the right to:

  • Access and review the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correct or update any inaccurate information in your profile.
  • Request the deletion of your account and personal data.
  • Withdraw your consent for data processing at any time.

8. Communication Handling

Abeelidad.com may review or facilitate initial communications between users to ensure safety and prevent misuse of the platform. By using the platform, you acknowledge that communication may pass through Abeelidad.com before being forwarded to the intended recipient. When an employer or customer submits a connection request, Abeelidad.com may relay that request to the senior user on their behalf before direct contact details are exchanged. Users are responsible for exercising their own judgment and due diligence when interacting with other users on the platform. Abeelidad.com is not responsible for the actions, conduct, agreements, or outcomes between users arising from connections made through the platform. Any agreements, transactions, or disputes between users are solely the responsibility of the involved parties.

9. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access.

10. Cookies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • improve website functionality
  • analyze usage
  • enhance user experience

You may disable cookies in your browser settings.

11. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers such as hosting providers, email services, and analytics tools. These providers are required to handle your data securely and only for the purposes specified by Abeelidad.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Abeelidad.com is currently in its Alpha/Pilot Phase. As we continue to develop and improve the platform, features, processes, and data handling practices may change. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect these changes. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Information

For any questions regarding your privacy or to exercise your data rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Email: privacy@abeelidad.com

Abeelidad.com is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive platform where the abilities of senior citizens are recognized while protecting their privacy and dignity.