🛡 Privacy Policy for Portify.online
Effective Date: 01 June 2024 Last Updated: 01 June 2024
Portify.online (“Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy. We are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this Privacy Policy. This Policy outlines the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit our website [https://portify.online](https://bidly.portify.online) (the “Website”) or participate in our freelancing program (the “Platform”), and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.
🔍 1. Overview
Our goal is to give freelancers and businesses a platform to connect and collaborate. In delivering this experience, we collect and process personal data in accordance with applicable privacy laws and regulations.
You accept this Privacy Policy by using our website or participating in our freelancing services.
📋 2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information
– Name
– Email address
– Phone number
– Mailing/billing address
– Government-issued ID (for verification)
– Payment/bank details
– Tax identification number (if applicable)
- Account & Profile Information
– Username and password
– Freelancer/client bio
– Skills, services offered, resume, portfolio
– Profile picture
– Languages, work experience, education
- Transaction Information
– Payment history
– Project details
– Proposals submitted
– Contracts created
– Invoicing and taxes
- Communications
– Messages between users
– Support emails and chat logs
– Feedback and surveys
– Calls (if recorded with consent)
- Device & Usage Information
– IP address
– Browser type, language settings
– Operating system
– Geolocation (if enabled)
– Date/time of access
– Clickstream data
– Cookies and similar technologies
🧠 3. How We Use Your Information
We use the data we collect for various business purposes, including:
- To Provide and Improve Our Services
– Creating and managing user accounts
– Matching freelancers with suitable projects
– Facilitating communication between clients and freelancers
– Processing payments and withdrawals
- To Personalize Your Experience
– Suggesting relevant projects or talent
– Tailoring emails and notifications
– Recommending resources and learning materials
- To Ensure Security and Integrity
– Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse
– Monitoring platform activity for suspicious behavior
– Verifying user identities
- For Analytics and Development
– Evaluating performance of features
– Conducting research and surveys
– Understanding user behavior to improve UX/UI
- For Legal Obligations
– Complying with laws and regulations
– Cooperating with investigations
– Managing taxation and financial reporting
🔄 4. Sharing Your Information
We value your trust and handle your data with care. We may share information with:
- Service Providers
We partner with third parties for:
– Payment processing (e.g., Razorpay, Stripe, PayPal)
– Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
– Identity verification (e.g., KYC partners)
– Hosting and infrastructure
All providers are required to handle your data responsibly and lawfully.
- Legal Disclosures
We may disclose your data when legally required:
– To comply with a subpoena, law, or legal process
– To enforce our terms and rights
– To protect the safety of users or others
- Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred to a new entity. We’ll provide notice and options where applicable.
- With Your Consent
We may share your information with third parties if you explicitly consent.
⚙ 5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, beacons, and similar technologies to:
– Keep you logged in
– Store your preferences
– Analyze user traffic and interactions
– Personalize advertisements
You can configure your browser to block cookies or alert you about them. Please note that some features may not function properly without cookies.
👥 6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, your rights may include:
- Access & Correction
You can request a copy of your personal data and ask us to correct any inaccurate information.
- Data Portability
You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”)
You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Objection & Restriction
You may object to our use of your data or request a restriction.
- Withdraw Consent
Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise these rights, email support@portify.in or access your account settings.
📁 7. Data Retention
We retain personal information:
– As long as your account is active
– As necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
– As required by law (e.g., tax or fraud prevention obligations)
Afterward, we securely delete or anonymize your data.
🌍 8. International Data Transfers
As a global platform, we may store or process your data outside your home country. We implement safeguards such as:
– Standard Contractual Clauses (for EU residents)
– Data localization (where applicable)
By using our platform, you consent to this data transfer.
🛠 9. Data Security
We implement multiple layers of security, including:
– SSL encryption
– Two-factor authentication
– Access control and monitoring
– Regular audits and vulnerability scans
Despite these measures, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
🚸 10. Children’s Privacy
Portify.online is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone below this age. If we become aware, we will take steps to delete the information promptly.
🔗 11. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to other websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy statements before sharing information.
🧾 12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do:
– We’ll revise the “Last Updated” date.
– If substantial changes are made, we may notify users by email or notice on the platform.
Continued use of Portify.online after such updates constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.