Privacy Policy

1. Data We Collect

We collect information to provide, maintain, and improve our services. This includes:

• •Profile Information: Names, emails, portfolios, CVs, and company details.
• •Verification Data: Government-issued ID, tax forms, and billing addresses for KYC/AML compliance.
• •Communication Data: Chat logs, emails, and notes exchanged on the platform.
• •Usage Data: Log data, device information, and platform interaction analytics.

2. How We Use Your Data

VettedBuddy utilizes your data to:

• •Match Freelancers with appropriate Client briefs.
• •Process payments, issue tax documents, and manage escrow securely.
• •Enforce our Anti-Disintermediation and Terms of Service rules (including automated filtering of communication to detect off-platform solicitation).
• •Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with:

Matched Users: When a Client and Freelancer are matched, we share relevant portfolio, brief, and identity information necessary to commence the project.

Service Providers: Payment processors (e.g., Stripe), identity verification services, and cloud hosting providers necessary for platform operation.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption at rest and in transit, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and strict internal access controls to protect your data from unauthorized access.

5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@vettedbuddy.online.