Welcome to Stepgig
At Stepgig, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and disclose your information when you use our freelancer marketplace platform. By accessing or using Stepgig, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
When you sign up for an account on Stepgig, we collect certain personal information such as your name, email address, and contact details. We may also collect additional information that you choose to provide, such as a profile picture or a bio.
When you use our platform, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including your IP address, browser type, and operating system. We may also collect information about your activity on Stepgig, such as the projects you browse or the proposals you submit.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to provide and improve our freelancer marketplace platform. This includes:
- Creating and managing your account
- Facilitating communication between freelancers and clients
- Matching freelancers with relevant projects
- Processing payments
- Monitoring and analyzing usage of our platform
- Sending you important updates and notifications
3. How We Protect Your Information
At Stepgig, we take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement a variety of security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure data storage, and regular security audits.
However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:
- With your consent
- With freelancers or clients involved in a project you are participating in
- With service providers who assist us in operating our platform
- If required by law or to protect our rights
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties for their marketing purposes.
5. Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you. You can update your account information by logging into your Stepgig account, or by contacting our support team. If you wish to delete your account, please contact us and we will assist you.
You can also choose to opt-out of receiving promotional emails from Stepgig by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the emails.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Stepgig uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. These technologies allow us to remember your preferences, analyze usage patterns, and deliver personalized content and advertisements.
By using Stepgig, you consent to the use of cookies and tracking technologies as described in this Privacy Policy.
7. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website or through other communication channels.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at contact@stepgig.com.
Thank you for choosing Stepgig Freelancer Marketplace. We are dedicated to providing a secure and trustworthy platform for freelancers and clients alike.