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Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
At Lynkss, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal and confidential information. This Privacy and Confidentiality Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard the information of our users, including clients (agencies) and freelancers (talents). By using the Lynkss platform, you agree to the terms of this policy.

 

2. Information We Collect
A. Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you register for an account, complete your profile, communicate with us, or use our services. This information may include:

  • Name

  • Contact information (email address, phone number, etc.)

  • Payment information (credit card details, billing address, etc.)

  • Professional details (skills, work history, portfolio, etc.)

  • Any other information you choose to provide

B. Confidential Information: During the course of using the Lynkss platform, you may share or receive confidential information, including:

  • Business strategies, plans, and practices

  • Financial data, pricing, and forecasts

  • Client lists and contact information

  • Project details and deliverables

  • Intellectual property, including trade secrets, patents, and copyrights

  • Any other proprietary information relevant to your business

C. Usage Data: We may also collect information about your interactions with the Lynkss platform, including:

  • Log data (IP address, browser type, operating system, etc.)

  • Usage patterns (pages viewed, time spent on the platform, etc.)

  • Communication data (messages sent and received, feedback, etc.)

 

3. How We Use Your Information
A. To Provide and Improve Services: We use your personal and confidential information to:

  • Facilitate connections between clients and freelancers

  • Process payments and manage transactions

  • Communicate with you about your account and provide customer support

  • Improve our platform, services, and user experience

B. To Maintain Security and Compliance: We use your information to:

  • Ensure the security and integrity of the Lynkss platform

  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or other harmful activities

  • Comply with legal obligations, including tax reporting and regulatory requirements

C. To Communicate with You: We may use your contact information to send you important updates, promotional offers, and other communications related to Lynkss. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.
 

4. Sharing Your Information
A. With Other Users: When you use Lynkss, certain information, such as your profile, project history, and feedback, may be visible to other users. We do not share your payment information or any other sensitive data with other users.
B. With Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Lynkss platform, such as payment processors, cloud storage providers, and customer support services. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your information as necessary to provide their services.
C. For Legal Purposes: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or if we believe that such action is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations or requests from government authorities

  • Protect the rights, property, or safety of Lynkss, our users, or the public

  • Enforce our Terms and Conditions or other agreements

D. In Business Transfers: In the event that Lynkss undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such changes and outline your options regarding your information.
 

5. Confidentiality Obligations
A. For Freelancers: Freelancers agree to maintain the confidentiality of any information received from clients (agencies) or Lynkss during the course of their work. This includes adhering to the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) included in the Terms and Conditions.
B. For Clients (Agencies): Clients agree to maintain the confidentiality of any information received from freelancers or Lynkss during the course of their projects. This includes protecting intellectual property and proprietary business information.
C. Platform Confidentiality: Lynkss commits to maintaining the confidentiality of all user data and project information. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

 

6. Data Security
We take the security of your information seriously and implement a variety of technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your data. These measures include encryption, secure access controls, and regular security audits. However, no system can be completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

7. Your Rights and Choices

A. Access and Update Your Information: You have the right to access, update, or correct your personal information at any time through your Lynkss account settings.

B. Opt-Out of Communications: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from Lynkss by following the unsubscribe instructions in the emails or by updating your communication preferences in your account settings.

C. Request Deletion of Your Information: You may request the deletion of your personal information by contacting us at [insert contact email]. Please note that certain information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

 

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our agreements. Confidential information shared during projects is retained according to the terms of the NDA and project agreements.

 

9. Changes to This Policy

Lynkss may update this Privacy and Confidentiality Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our platform and updating the effective date. Your continued use of Lynkss after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

 

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at info@codemastersinc.com.

 

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