Privacy Policy for Toda Freelancers
B. Information Automatically Collected
C. Information from Third Parties
Social Media Integrations:
2. How We Use Your Information
A. Service Providers
B. Legal Compliance
C. Business Transfers
D. Public Areas of the Platform
4. Data Security
5. Data Retention
6. Your Rights and Choices
7. International Data Transfers
8. Children's Privacy
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
10. Contact Us
Last Updated: April 5, 2025
Welcome to Toda Freelancers, a platform dedicated to connecting freelancers with clients in a secure and user-friendly environment. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you access or use our services through the Toda Freelancers website (the “Platform”), mobile applications, or any other services provided by us.
This policy is designed to help you understand your rights and choices regarding your personal information and to ensure transparency in how we handle your data.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process various types of personal information from you depending on how you interact with the Platform:
A. Information You Provide Directly
Registration and Profile Information: When you create an account, we may collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Professional background (e.g., skills, experience)
- Resume/CV (for job seekers)
- Educational details (for students applying for internships/attachments)
Payment Information:
If you purchase subscriptions, make payments, or receive payments, we may collect:
Billing address
- Credit/debit card details (processed securely through third-party payment gateways)
- Bank account information (for withdrawals or payouts)
- Content You Upload: This includes project portfolios, proposals, work samples, messages, feedback, or any other content you post or share on the Platform.
Communication Preferences:
Your preferences regarding communications, such as newsletters, promotional offers, or updates.
B. Information Automatically Collected
Device and Usage Data:
- We automatically collect information about your interactions with the Platform, including:
- IP address
- Device type and operating system
- Browser type
- Pages visited and actions taken
- Referring URLs
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Location Data: With your consent, we may collect location-based information via GPS, Wi-Fi, or IP address to facilitate services like local job matching.
- Usage Analytics: How often you use the Platform, session duration, features accessed, and performance metrics.
C. Information from Third Parties
Social Media Integrations:
If you connect your social media accounts (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook), we may collect publicly available profile information.
Background Checks:
For certain verified badges or roles, we may conduct identity verification or background checks using third-party services.
Payment Processors:
We may receive transaction details from payment providers.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to provide, operate, maintain, and improve our services, as well as to communicate with you and ensure compliance with applicable laws. Specifically, we use your information to
- Create and manage your account
- Facilitate transactions and payments
- Verify your identity and eligibility
- Match freelancers with clients based on skills, experience, and availability
- Deliver personalized experiences, including tailored job recommendations
- Communicate with you about your account, orders, or customer support inquiries
- Monitor and analyse usage patterns to enhance user experience
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security breaches
- Comply with legal obligations, such as tax reporting or regulatory requirements
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties without your explicit consent, except as described below:
A. Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering services, such as:
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
- Hosting and cloud storage providers
- Customer support tools
- Marketing and analytics platforms
These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and only have access to the information necessary to perform their functions.
B. Legal Compliance
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, government request, or regulation. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you unless prohibited by law.
C. Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such change and give you the option to review the updated privacy policy.
D. Public Areas of the Platform
Certain parts of the Platform (e.g., public profiles, reviews, or forums) may display your information. Please be mindful of what you choose to share publicly.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. These include:
- Encryption of sensitive data during transmission and storage
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Role-based access controls for internal systems
- Multi-factor authentication (2FA) options for users
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Upon deletion of your account, we will anonymize or securely delete your data unless retention is required by law.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccuracies in your data
- Delete your account and associated data
- Export your data in a portable format
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Object to processing activities that affect your privacy
To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@todafreelancers.com. We aim to respond within 30 days.
7. International Data Transfers
As Toda Freelancers operates globally, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including servers located in the United States and the Philippines. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Platform is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer:
Email: support@todafreelancers.com
Address:
Privacy Officer
Toda Freelancers LLC
9961 Fleetwood Dr, Fresco
Texas.
Thank you for trusting Toda Freelancers with your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy while providing you with a powerful and flexible freelance marketplace experience.