Privacy Policy

At Freel.ee, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose your information when you visit our website or use our freelance platform.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact us at info@freel.ee.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

a. Information You Provide Directly:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Username
  • Profile details (e.g., skills, bio, portfolio links)
  • Payment details (e.g., PayPal, bank information—processed via Stripe or similar)
  • Messages or files shared via our platform

b. Automatically Collected Information:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Cookies and usage data (see Cookie Policy)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Create and manage user accounts
  • Connect freelancers with clients
  • Process payments securely
  • Communicate with you (e.g., platform updates, support)
  • Improve our services and website functionality
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Contractual necessity – to provide our services
  • Legitimate interest – to improve user experience and ensure platform security
  • Legal obligation – to comply with laws and tax regulations
  • Consent – where required, e.g., for marketing emails

4. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Cloud hosting providers
  • Legal authorities when required by law

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your experience, analyze usage, and personalize content. For more details, please see our [Cookie Policy].

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to:

  • Fulfill legal and tax obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our agreements

You can request deletion of your data by emailing us at info@freel.ee.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)
  • File a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise your rights, email us at info@freel.ee.

8. Children’s Privacy

Freel.ee is not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls.

10. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred and processed outside your country, including in the United States and European Union, where our servers or third-party providers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review it regularly.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:

Freel.ee
Email: info@freel.ee