1. Introduction
Welcome to Nest ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, payment information
- Professional Information: Skills, work history, portfolio, certifications
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on site
- Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze site usage
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes:
- To provide and maintain our service
- To match freelancers with clients
- To process payments and prevent fraud
- To communicate with you about your account
- To improve our platform and develop new features
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following situations:
- With Clients/Freelancers: Necessary information to facilitate projects
- Service Providers: Payment processors, hosting providers, analytics
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:
- Access and receive a copy of your data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@nest.com.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this policy periodically.