Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for NonprofitFreelancers.com

1. Introduction

At NonprofitFreelancers.com, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services. By using NonprofitFreelancers.com, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to our users. The types of information we collect include:

Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, payment information, and other contact details provided during registration or when using our services.
Profile Information: Freelancers may provide additional details such as professional experience, skills, portfolio samples, and other relevant information for their profiles.
Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with the site, such as the pages you visit, the services you purchase or provide, and the time spent on various sections of the site.
Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our platform, including IP address, browser type, and operating system, may be collected automatically.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To Provide and Improve Our Services: Your data helps us operate the platform efficiently, connect freelancers with nonprofits, and provide a seamless user experience.
Communication: We use your contact details to send important notices, updates, and marketing communications (which you can opt-out of at any time).
Security: Your information is used to maintain the security of our platform and to prevent fraud or other harmful activities.
Payment Processing: Payment information is used to facilitate transactions between nonprofits and freelancers securely.
User Support: We use your data to provide customer support and resolve disputes between users.

4. How We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy and limit the sharing of your information to the following situations:

With Other Users: Freelancers and nonprofits will see the information you provide on your profile (e.g., name, skills, reviews). Personal contact details, such as your email and payment information, are not shared with other users.
Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us deliver our services (e.g., payment processors, cloud storage providers). These providers are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal processes, such as a subpoena, court order, or government investigation.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

Enhance User Experience: Cookies help us remember your preferences and improve the usability of our platform.
Analytics: We collect information about site usage to better understand how our platform is used and to optimize performance.
Advertising: Cookies may be used to display personalized ads on NonprofitFreelancers.com or third-party websites.

You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of the platform.

6. Data Security

We take the protection of your personal information seriously and use industry-standard measures to safeguard your data, including:

Encryption: Sensitive information such as payment details is encrypted to ensure secure transmission.
Access Control: Only authorized personnel have access to your personal information, and they are required to maintain strict confidentiality.
Regular Monitoring: We monitor our systems for potential vulnerabilities and take steps to prevent security breaches.

While we take strong measures to protect your data, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights concerning your personal data:

Access and Update: You can access and update your personal information directly through your account settings.
Delete: You may request the deletion of your account and personal data, subject to any legal or contractual obligations we have to retain it.
Opt-Out of Communications: You may opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails.
Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

For assistance with any of these rights, please contact us at [your email address].

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and to comply with legal obligations. After your account is closed, we may retain certain data for record-keeping purposes, resolving disputes, and enforcing agreements.

9. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

10. Children’s Privacy

NonprofitFreelancers.com is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 18 has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes are made, we will notify you by email or through the platform. Continued use of the site after the changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

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