Privacy Policy
**Last Updated: March 13, 2025**
Welcome to [https://wesponsor.org], a decentralized project connecting freelancers and clients worldwide. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your personal information is collected, used, and stored. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the data we process in operating our decentralized freelancer project.
Because we operate on a decentralized framework, some data handling may differ from traditional centralized websites. Please read this policy carefully to understand our approach.
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## 1. Who We Are
[https://wesponsor.org] (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a decentralized platform to facilitate peer-to-peer freelance services. Our platform leverages blockchain or similar decentralized technologies to empower users with greater control over their data and transactions. For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [info@wesponsor.org].
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## 2. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to operate our platform and provide our services. The types of data we may collect include:
### a. Information You Provide
– **Account Information**: When you sign up, you may provide details such as your name, email address, username, or wallet address (e.g., cryptocurrency wallet).
– **Profile Information**: Freelancers and clients may upload details like skills, portfolio samples, work history, or preferences to their profiles.
– **Communications**: Messages or inquiries you send through the platform or to us directly.
– **Transaction Details**: Information related to freelance agreements, payments, or disputes, which may be recorded on-chain or off-chain depending on the service.
### b. Automatically Collected Information
– **Usage Data**: We may collect data about how you interact with the platform, such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, pages visited, and timestamps.
– **Blockchain Data**: Since we operate on a decentralized network, certain data (e.g., wallet addresses, transaction hashes) may be recorded on a public blockchain, which is inherently transparent and immutable.
– **Cookies and Tracking**: We may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience (e.g., remembering preferences). You can manage these via your browser settings.
### c. Third-Party Information
– **Payment Processors**: If payments are processed via third-party services (e.g., cryptocurrency wallets or fiat gateways), those providers may collect additional data subject to their own privacy policies.
– **External Links**: Our platform may contain links to external sites; we are not responsible for their privacy practices.
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## 3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
– Facilitate connections between freelancers and clients.
– Process transactions and payments securely.
– Improve and maintain the platform’s functionality.
– Respond to your inquiries or support requests.
– Comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.
– Analyze usage trends (anonymized where possible) to enhance user experience.
Data stored on the blockchain (e.g., transaction records) is used to ensure transparency and trust in the decentralized ecosystem.
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## 4. Decentralization and Data Control
As a decentralized platform:
– **On-Chain Data**: Information like wallet addresses or transaction details may be stored on a public blockchain, which we do not control. Once recorded, this data cannot be altered or deleted by us or you.
– **Off-Chain Data**: Sensitive personal data (e.g., email addresses) is stored off-chain with appropriate security measures and is not shared publicly unless required by law.
– **User Responsibility**: You are responsible for safeguarding your private keys, wallet credentials, and account access. We cannot recover lost keys or reverse blockchain transactions.
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## 5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information in the following cases:
– **With Other Users**: Profile information you choose to make public (e.g., skills, ratings) is visible to other platform users.
– **Service Providers**: We may use third-party tools (e.g., hosting, analytics) that process data on our behalf, under strict confidentiality terms.
– **Legal Requirements**: If required by law, we may disclose data to authorities or in response to legal processes.
– **Blockchain Transparency**: Transaction-related data on the blockchain is publicly accessible by design and not controlled by us.
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## 6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:
– **Access**: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you (excluding blockchain data we cannot retrieve).
– **Correction**: Update inaccurate off-chain data in your account.
– **Deletion**: Request removal of off-chain data, though blockchain data cannot be deleted due to its immutable nature.
– **Opt-Out**: Disable cookies or opt out of non-essential data collection via your settings.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert contact method]. Note that decentralized systems limit our ability to modify or erase certain data.
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## 7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect off-chain data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However:
– Blockchain data is secured by the underlying network’s cryptography, over which we have no control.
– You are responsible for securing your own devices, wallets, and credentials.
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## 8. Data Retention
– **Off-Chain Data**: We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services or meet legal obligations, after which it is deleted or anonymized.
– **On-Chain Data**: Data recorded on the blockchain persists indefinitely and cannot be removed by us.
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## 9. International Data Transfers
As a decentralized platform, data may be processed globally via blockchain nodes or third-party services. We strive to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws, but blockchain data is inherently borderless.
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## 10. Children’s Privacy
Our platform is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have such data, please contact us immediately.
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## 11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant updates via [email, platform announcement, etc.]. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the latest revision.
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## 12. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy, reach out to us at:
– Email: [info@wesponsor.org]
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This Privacy Policy is designed to balance the unique aspects of a decentralized system with user privacy expectations. Let me know if you’d like to adjust any section or add specific details about your platform!