Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Equiworthen ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who use our website and the tools and services we provide to gig economy workers and individual investors. This policy describes the categories of personal data we may collect, the purposes for which we use it, and the rights available to you regarding your information.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information, depending on how you interact with Equiworthen:

• Account information: name, email address, and login credentials provided when you register for an account.
• Usage data: information about how you access and use our website and services, including pages visited, features used, and time spent.
• Device and technical data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and operating system, collected automatically through standard web technologies.
• Financial and work-related information: data you choose to input or connect to our platform relating to gig work earnings or investment activity, provided voluntarily for the purpose of receiving our analytical services.
• Communications: records of correspondence if you contact us for support or other inquiries.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes that may include:

• Providing, operating, and maintaining our website and services;
• Personalising and improving the insights and features we offer;
• Communicating with you about your account, updates, or support requests;
• Monitoring usage patterns to improve security, performance, and accessibility;
• Complying with applicable legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable law requires a legal basis for processing personal data, we rely on one or more of the following: your consent, the necessity of processing to perform a contract with you, compliance with a legal obligation, or our legitimate interests in operating and improving our services.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers: third parties who perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, or customer support, under appropriate confidentiality obligations.
• Legal and regulatory authorities: where required to comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to standard confidentiality arrangements.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or anonymise it.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, which may include the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your data, as well as the right to data portability and the right to object to certain processing activities. To exercise any applicable rights, please contact us using the details provided on our website.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyse usage, and support essential site functions. You can typically control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

12. International Data Transfers

If personal information is transferred outside of your country of residence, we will take appropriate measures to ensure it continues to be protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be indicated by a revised "Last updated" date and will be effective as soon as it is accessible.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out through the contact information provided on our website.

Note: This Privacy Policy is a general template intended for illustrative purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Equiworthen recommends consulting a qualified legal professional to ensure this document meets all applicable regulatory requirements before publication.