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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

1. Introduction

Marinelancer (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Data

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide when you register on the platform, including:

Name and contact information (email address)
Professional credentials and certifications
Work history and portfolio information
Company information (for business accounts)
Payment and billing information
Profile photos and professional documentation

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the platform:

IP address and browser type
Device information and operating system
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Referring URLs and search terms
Click patterns and feature usage

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Create and manage your account
Facilitate connections between freelancers and companies
Process transactions and send related information
Verify professional credentials and certifications
Send administrative information and service updates
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
Improve and optimize our platform
Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity
Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following situations:

With other users: Profile information is visible to companies (for freelancers) or freelancers (for companies) as part of the platform's core functionality.
With service providers: We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (payment processing, analytics, etc.).
For legal purposes: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights.
Business transfers: Information may be transferred in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@marinelancer.com.

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

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information
Object to or restrict processing of your information
Request portability of your data
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your preferences and activity. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some features of our platform may not function properly.

9. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. 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 privacy policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our practices, please contact us at:

Email: support@marinelancer.com