Privacy Policy

Welcome to Worky ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

By using Worky, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

We collect information that you provide directly to us and information that is automatically collected when you use our services:

Information You Provide:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, profile picture, and other information you provide when creating an account
• Profile Information: Skills, work experience, portfolio items, education, certifications, and other professional information
• Payment Information: Billing address, payment method details (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Communication Data: Messages, proposals, reviews, and other communications sent through our platform
• Support Requests: Information you provide when contacting our support team

Automatically Collected Information:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks, and navigation patterns
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our platform and services
• Matching: To match freelancers with clients based on skills, experience, and preferences
• Communication: To send you updates, notifications, and respond to your inquiries
• Payment Processing: To process transactions and manage payments
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and violations of our terms
• Analytics: To understand how our platform is used and improve user experience
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our agreements

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Other Users: Your profile information is visible to other users on the platform as part of the matching process
• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (payment processing, hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to users)
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
• Secure storage of sensitive information
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information in your account settings
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications (account emails will still be sent)
• Cookie Preferences: Manage cookie settings through your browser

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@worky.guru

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the platform to function (authentication, security)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or business purposes.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: