Privacy Policy for Social-Lancer.com

Effective Date: 12/02/2024

Social-Lancer.com ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information when you access or use our platform (www.social-lancer.com) as an influencer/freelancer or as a client seeking influencer services.

By using Social-Lancer.com, you agree to the collection and use of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of this policy, please refrain from using our platform.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information

• Influencers/Freelancers: When you create an account, we collect information such as your name, email address, profile description, portfolio, social media handles, and payment details (e.g., bank account or PayPal information).

• Clients (Hiring Influencers): We collect details such as your name, email address, company name, payment details, and project specifics.

• Account Credentials: We collect login credentials, such as your username and password, to manage your account securely.

B. Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit Social-Lancer.com, such as:

• IP address

• Browser type/version and device type/operating system

• Referring URL

• Pages visited, clicks, and duration of your visit

• Interactions with content, posts, or services

C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., web beacons) to enhance the user experience and analyze website usage. Cookies may collect information such as your preferences, browsing history, and session activity. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of the platform.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To enable influencers to offer their content creation services and for clients to hire influencers.

• Communication: To send you account-related notifications, updates, and service-related messages.

• Payment Processing: To securely process payments for services rendered or hired.

• Improvement: To enhance our platform's functionality, performance, and user experience.

• Security: To detect and prevent fraud or security threats and to maintain the integrity of our services.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share your information in the following cases:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors or service providers who assist in running our platform, such as payment processors, email service providers, or hosting services.

• Legal Compliance: If required by law, we may disclose your personal data to comply with legal obligations (e.g., responding to subpoenas, court orders, or government requests).

• Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

We ensure that all third-party service providers adhere to strict data protection obligations, and they are only permitted to process your data for specific purposes outlined by us.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to safeguard your personal information. This includes using encryption technologies, secure servers, and access controls to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission over the Internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain legal rights related to your personal data, including:

• Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Correction: You can correct or update inaccurate or incomplete information in your profile.

• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to our retention obligations.

• Opt-out of Communications: You may opt-out of receiving marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email, though you may still receive transaction-related emails.

• Data Portability: You may request that we transfer your personal data to another provider in a machine-readable format.

• Withdraw Consent: Where we process data based on your consent, you can withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us via email at support@social-lancer.com.

6. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from individuals under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, please contact us immediately at support@social-lancer.com, and we will take steps to delete the data.

7. International Data Transfers

As a global platform, we may transfer, process, and store your personal data in countries outside your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws, but we take steps to ensure your personal data is protected as required by law.

8. Third-Party Websites

Our platform may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will post the revised policy on this page and update the "Effective Date." Please review this policy periodically for any updates. By continuing to use our services after changes to this policy, you agree to the revised terms.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us at:

Social-Lancer.com
Email: support@social-lancer.com
Website: www.social-lancer.com

Legal Compliance

We aim to comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (for users in the European Union)

• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) (for users in California, USA)

• Other local and regional data protection laws

By using Social-Lancer.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy.