Effective Date: 1st January 2024

At Freelance.lk, your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our platform. By accessing or using Freelance.lk, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: When you register, we collect details such as your name, email address, phone number, and payment information.
• Profile Information: Data related to your skills, experience, and portfolio uploaded on your freelancer or client profile.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our platform, such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
• Transaction Data: Details of payments, invoices, and other financial interactions on the platform.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Facilitate communication between freelancers and clients
• Process payments and manage financial transactions
• Ensure compliance with legal obligations
• Send updates, promotional materials, and important notifications

3. How We Share Your Information

Your information may be shared with:

• Clients and Freelancers: To facilitate collaboration between users.
• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who help us deliver our services, such as payment processors and hosting providers.
• Legal Authorities: When required to comply with laws or legal processes.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information.
• Request deletion of your account and associated data.
• Opt-out of marketing communications.
• Restrict certain types of data processing.

To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@freelance.lk.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

6. Cookies and Tracking

Freelance.lk uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Third-Party Links

Our platform may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be communicated on this page, and the revised policy will take effect immediately upon posting.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@freelance.lk
Address: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Thank you for trusting Freelance.lk. Your privacy matters to us.