Information Collection

Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you provide when using our services, such as your name, contact details,
financial information for payments, and any other information required to facilitate transactions. This
may include:

• Identifiers: Name, date of birth, social media account information, profile data, IP address.
• Contact Information: Email address, home address, billing address, phone number.
• Sensitive Information: Social security number, driver’s license, state ID or passport number, tax
  identification number.
• Financial Information: Credit card or other financial account information.
• Professional Information: Employment history, work history, resume.

Information Collected Automatically

When you use our services, we automatically collect technical information, including device and app
identifiers, browsing history, IP addresses, and other usage data. This helps us understand how our
services are used and improve our offerings.

Non-Identifying and De-Identified Information 

We may collect non-identifying information, such as demographic data and general project-related data.
We may also de-identify or aggregate information to ensure it cannot be used to identify you personally.

Analytics and Advertising

We collaborate with third-party analytics and advertising providers to understand service usage and
serve targeted ads. These partners may collect information about your activity on our site and other
sites.

Use of Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Process transactions and registrations
• Communicate with you
• Tailor content and advertisements
• Develop business relationships
• Conduct investigations and comply with legal obligations

Data Retention

We retain your personal information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was
collected and to comply with legal, regulatory, and business continuity requirements.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data:

• With other users for contract and payroll purposes
• With service providers for tasks like payment processing and web analytics
• With generative AI partners to enhance service features
• For legal and investigative purposes, as required by law

Your Choices and Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. You can opt out of certain
communications and data processing activities. For more details, please refer to our detailed privacy
practices on our website.

Security of Data

At The Freelancers Company, we are committed to safeguarding the personal information of our users.
Our employees are trained and updated regularly on our security policies and practices to ensure the
highest level of data protection.

• Restricted Access: The personal data of our site visitors can only be accessed by certain
  designated employees who are authorized to handle this information.
• Regular Audits: Our security systems and protocols undergo regular audits to meet the latest
  standards.
• Encryption Protocols: We use advanced encryption protocols to protect sensitive information
  such as credit card details and social security numbers. These protocols ensure that your
  personal data is securely transmitted over the Internet.

Please note that while we strive to maintain the highest security standards to protect your personal
data, no digital system or database can be completely free from errors or security breaches. The
Freelancers Company cannot guarantee absolute security and will not be held liable for any
unauthorized access or security breaches.

Erasing Personal Data Collected by the Site

If you wish to have your personal data removed from our site, please get in touch with us at
support@thefreelancerscompany.com
Please note that our site maintains backups and records of personal data, which means complete
deletion of your data may not be possible. Some residual information may still be present in our
systems. However, to ensure your privacy, we will not sell, transfer, or use your personal data in any
way after you request deletion or deactivation.

Children

Our services are intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from
children under 18. If we learn that we have collected such data, we will delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes through our
website or other communication channels.