Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

SkillDash ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Fill out a form
• Submit a project or proposal
• Communicate with other users
• Contact our support team

The types of information we may collect include:

• Personal identifiers (name, email address, phone number)
• Professional information (skills, experience, portfolio)
• Payment information (processed securely through our payment processors)
• Communications and interactions on our platform
• Usage data and analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process transactions and send related information
• Match freelancers with appropriate projects
• Verify user identity and prevent fraud
• Send administrative messages, updates, and promotional content
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Other users as necessary for the functioning of the platform (e.g., freelancers can see client project details, clients can see freelancer profiles)
• Service providers who perform services on our behalf (payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services)
• Professional advisors (lawyers, accountants, insurers) as necessary
• Government bodies when required by law
• In connection with a business transaction (merger, acquisition, or sale of assets)

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to restrict or object to processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 18 ("Children"). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your Child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@skilldash.com