Privacy Policy

1. Collection of Personal Information

Information You Provide to Us

We collect personal information that you provide directly to us when registering for an account, posting or responding to gigs, or communicating with us. This information may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Address
• Profile picture
• Payment information (processed by third-party providers)
• Additional details about your skills, interests, or preferences

Information We Collect Automatically

When you use our Services, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and operating system
• Usage details, such as pages viewed and time spent on our platform
• Location data (if enabled on your device)

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as identity verification services, social media platforms (if you connect your accounts), and background check providers.

2. Use of Personal Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our Services
• To verify your identity and ensure platform security
• To facilitate transactions between users
• To communicate with you about your account, gigs, and updates
• To comply with legal obligations
• To analyze and improve the functionality of our platform
• To send promotional and marketing materials (with your consent)

3. Sharing of Personal Information

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

• With Other Users: Certain profile information, such as your name and ratings, is visible to other users to facilitate gig-related interactions.
• With Service Providers: We engage third-party providers for payment processing, background checks, analytics, and marketing.
• For Legal Compliance: We may disclose information to comply with legal obligations, such as court orders or government requests.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or transfer of assets, your personal information may be included in the transferred assets.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on bidToGig. These technologies help us:

• Recognize you when you log in
• Personalize content and advertising
• Analyze platform performance

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit the functionality of our Services.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We encourage you to safeguard your account credentials and notify us immediately of any unauthorized access.

6. Your Rights

As a Canadian resident, you have rights under applicable privacy laws, including:

• Accessing and correcting your personal information
• Withdrawing consent for certain data uses
• Requesting deletion of your account and associated data

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information as long as necessary to provide our Services, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Once retention is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware of such information, we will take steps to delete it.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated to you through our platform or email. Continued use of our Services after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at:

• privacy@bidtogig.com
• 1610 - 104 Ave NE, Calgary, AB, Canada