Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Account Information: Name, email address, password, and profile details when you create an account
- Contact Information: Information submitted through contact forms, including name, email, phone number, and message content
- Professional Information: Portfolio details, work samples, skills, experience, and other professional credentials for network members
- Project Information: Details about projects, briefs, files, and communications related to service engagements
- Payment Information: Billing details and payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
Automatically Collected Information
When you access our website, we automatically collect:
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent, links clicked, and navigation patterns
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process transactions and send transaction notifications
- Match clients with appropriate network members
- Communicate with you about services, updates, and marketing (with your consent)
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and technical problems
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
With Network Members
When you engage our services, relevant project information may be shared with network members assigned to your project.
With Clients
Network members' professional profiles and work samples may be shared with prospective clients to facilitate project matching.
Service Providers
We work with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:
- Payment processing
- Cloud hosting
- Email communications
- Analytics
- Customer support tools
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
Business Transfers
If Creative Link is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication requirements
- Secure data centers and infrastructure
- Employee training on data protection
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services to you
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
- Maintain business records
When personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Portability
You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.
Correction
You can update or correct your personal information through your account settings or by contacting us.
Deletion
You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations and legitimate business needs.
Opt-Out
You can opt out of marketing communications by following the unsubscribe link in emails or adjusting your account preferences.
Cookie Preferences
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for website operation and security
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
- Marketing Cookies: Track advertising effectiveness (with consent)
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
11. California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Right to deletion of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
- Consent: You have given clear consent for processing
- Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill our contract with you
- Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with the law
- Legitimate Interests: Processing is in our legitimate business interests
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Creative Link Inc
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1-888-800-0848