Privacy Policy

1. Who to contact

Freelance Near Me at freelancenearme.com is the service these practices describe. Privacy requests go to support@freelancenearme.com.

2. Information we collect

We collect account information (name, email, profile details), usage data, and payment-related metadata processed through Stripe. Authentication is handled by Clerk.

3. How we use information

• Operate the marketplace (jobs, proposals, contracts, messaging)
• Process payments and prevent fraud
• Send transactional emails (proposals, offers, payments)
• Improve the product and comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing

We share data with service providers who help us run the platform: Clerk (auth), Stripe (payments), Resend (email), Vercel (hosting), and Neon (database). We do not sell your personal information.

5. Retention

We retain account and transaction records as long as needed to provide the service and meet legal requirements. You may request account deletion by contacting support.

6. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your data. Contact us to exercise these rights.

7. Security

We use industry-standard practices including encrypted connections, secure payment processing, and access controls. No system is perfectly secure; report concerns promptly.