Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Last Updated: January 15, 2024
Welcome to Gig3, the decentralized freelancing platform. This Privacy Policy describes how Gig3 ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our platform and services.
By using Gig3, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy while providing a secure and efficient Web3 freelancing experience.
Important: As a blockchain-based platform, some information may be permanently recorded on public blockchains and cannot be deleted or modified.
When you connect your wallet, we collect your wallet address and transaction history for security and verification purposes. We do not store your private keys or seed phrases.
If you create a freelancer profile, we collect information you provide such as your name, skills, portfolio samples, and professional experience.
We automatically collect information about how you use our platform, including pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns to improve our services.
We store messages sent through our platform between clients and freelancers to facilitate project management and dispute resolution.
We use your information to provide, maintain, and improve our freelancing platform, including matching clients with freelancers and processing payments.
Your data helps us verify identities, prevent fraud, and maintain the security and integrity of our platform and smart contracts.
We may use your contact information to send important updates about your account, transactions, or changes to our services.
We analyze usage patterns to understand how our platform is used and to develop new features and improvements.
Your public profile information is visible to other users. Transaction details are shared between parties involved in a project.
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform, such as hosting and analytics services.
We may disclose information when required by law, to protect our rights, or to comply with legal processes and government requests.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction.
All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols. Sensitive data is encrypted at rest using AES-256 encryption.
We implement strict access controls and authentication mechanisms to ensure only authorized personnel can access user data.
Transaction data is secured by blockchain technology, providing immutable and transparent records of all platform activities.
We conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
You have the right to access your personal data and request a copy in a portable format.
You can update or correct your profile information at any time through your account settings.
You may request deletion of your account and associated data, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
You can opt out of non-essential communications and certain data processing activities.
As a decentralized platform, we operate globally and may transfer data across borders to provide our services effectively.
We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place when transferring data internationally, including standard contractual clauses.
We comply with applicable data protection laws in all jurisdictions where we operate, including GDPR, CCPA, and other regional regulations.