Effective Date: January 2024

Welcome to WorkPlaces (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which WorkPlaces collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (referred to as “you” or “your”) of the WorkPlaces website (the “Site”) and our related services (collectively, the “Services”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we may collect from you, how we use and protect that information, and your rights regarding the information you provide to us.

By accessing or using our Site and Services, you agree to the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any aspect of this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Site or Services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information from you when you create an account, post a job, hire a freelancer, or engage in other activities on our Site. The personal information we collect may include but is not limited to your name, email address, postal address, phone number, payment information, and other relevant information necessary to provide our Services.

Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personal information about you when you interact with our Site. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and other technical information. We use this information to analyze trends, administer the Site, track users’ movements around the Site, and gather demographic information about our user base as a whole.

How We Use Collected Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including but not limited to:

• Providing and improving our Services: We use your information to deliver the Services you requested, personalize your user experience, and improve the functionality and performance of our Site.
• Communicating with you: We may use your email address or other contact information to respond to your inquiries, provide updates about our Services, and send you relevant notifications and marketing communications.
• Facilitating transactions: If you engage in transactions through our Site, we may use your information to process payments, verify your identity, and facilitate the completion of transactions.
• Compliance with legal obligations: We may process your personal information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.

How We Protect Your Information

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. We utilize industry-standard practices to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal data. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. However, we may share your information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our Site and providing our Services, such as payment processors, analytics providers, and customer support services. These third parties are obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your information and are prohibited from using your personal information for any other purpose.

Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding the personal information we collect about you, subject to applicable laws. You may have the right to access, update, correct, or delete your personal information. You may also have the right to object to or restrict certain processing of your personal information. To exercise these rights or for any privacy-related concerns, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.

GDPR Compliance

We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland we ensure that your personal data is processed in accordance with the GDPR. The legal basis for processing your personal data may vary depending on the specific purpose for which we collect it.

Lawful Basis for Processing

We rely on the following lawful bases for processing personal data under the GDPR:

• Contractual Necessity: Processing your personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party, such as when you create an account or engage in transactions on our Site.
• Legitimate Interests: We may process your personal data based on our legitimate interests, such as improving our Services, ensuring the security of our Site, and communicating with you about relevant updates and promotions. We will always balance our legitimate interests against your rights and freedoms.
• Consent: In certain cases, we may rely on your consent to process your personal data. If we do, we will obtain your explicit consent before collecting and processing your personal information.

Data Subject Rights

As a data subject under the GDPR, you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:

• Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you and receive a copy of it.
• Rectification: Request the correction or update of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
• Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain limitations under applicable law.
• Restriction: Request the restriction of processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Object: Object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
• Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent for processing your personal data, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise your rights under the GDPR or if you have any questions or concerns regarding the processing of your personal data, please contact us.

Data Transfers

As a global job marketplace, your personal data may be transferred and processed outside of the EEA or Switzerland, including to countries that may have different data protection laws. When we transfer your personal data to such countries, we will take appropriate measures to ensure an adequate level of protection for your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Such measures may include implementing standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or relying on other lawful data transfer mechanisms.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes we make to the Privacy Policy will be effective upon posting the revised version on our Site. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or if you want to exercise your rights under applicable data protection laws, feel free to contact us.

Thank you for trusting WorkPlaces. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing you with a secure and transparent experience on our platform.

Last updated: January 2024