{"id":3,"date":"2025-08-22T23:36:37","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T23:36:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amillion.idrisjimoh.com\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2025-08-26T22:03:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T22:03:40","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/amillion.idrisjimoh.com\/index.php\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3\" class=\"elementor elementor-3\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42918ede e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"42918ede\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fe66648 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1fe66648\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"485\"><strong data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"469\">Effective Date:<\/strong> 26th of August, 2025.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"805\">Amillion \u2013 Gig Network (\u201cAmillion\u201d, \u201cwe\u201d, \u201cour\u201d, or \u201cus\u201d) values the trust of our users (\u201cyou\u201d, \u201cyour\u201d, \u201cbuyer\u201d, \u201cseller\u201d, or \u201cmember\u201d). Protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we use it is central to our mission of providing a safe, professional, and innovative freelancing marketplace.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"1080\">This Privacy Policy explains in detail how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use Amillion\u2019s website, mobile application, and related services (the \u201cServices\u201d). By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1148\">If you do not agree, please stop using our Services immediately.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1153\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Information We Collect<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1284\">We collect different categories of information depending on how you interact with our Services.<\/p>\n<h4>a. Information You Provide Directly<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1974\">\n<li data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1452\">\n<p data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1452\"><strong data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1362\">Registration &amp; Account Data:<\/strong> Full name, username, email address, phone number, password, and optional profile photo.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1581\">\n<p data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1581\"><strong data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1484\">Professional Information:<\/strong> Skills, portfolio samples, education, work history, bio\/description, gig details, and pricing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1723\">\n<p data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1723\"><strong data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1619\">Financial &amp; Transactional Data:<\/strong> Bank details, payout information, billing address, invoices, tax ID, VAT\/GST numbers (if applicable).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1872\">\n<p data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1872\"><strong data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1757\">Identity Verification Data:<\/strong> Government-issued ID, proof of address, selfies, or video verification (to ensure compliance and prevent fraud).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1974\">\n<p data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1974\"><strong data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1894\">Communications:<\/strong> Messages with other users, feedback, ratings, reviews, and support inquiries.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>b. Information Collected Automatically<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2441\">\n<li data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2153\">\n<p data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2153\"><strong data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2036\">Log Data:<\/strong> IP address, browser type, device model, operating system, referring\/exit pages, time stamps, and clickstream data.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2288\">\n<p data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2288\"><strong data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2171\">Usage Data:<\/strong> Pages you view, searches you perform, actions you take, time spent on platform, and interactions with other users.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2441\">\n<p data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2441\"><strong data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2314\">Cookies &amp; Tracking:<\/strong> Session cookies, persistent cookies, tracking pixels, and analytics tags for authentication, personalization, and marketing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>c. Information from Third Parties<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2928\">\n<li data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2569\">\n<p data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2569\"><strong data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2506\">Payment Partners:<\/strong> Confirmation of successful\/failed payments and fraud alerts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2668\">\n<p data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2668\"><strong data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2597\">Advertising Networks:<\/strong> Demographic insights, interest categories, and campaign performance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2806\">\n<p data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2806\"><strong data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2697\">Social Media Accounts:<\/strong> If you connect with Amillion via Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter, we may access basic account info.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2928\">\n<p data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2928\"><strong data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2828\">Public Sources:<\/strong> We may verify professional credentials or identity using publicly available records or databases.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"2933\">\n<h3>2. How We Use Your Information<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2972\" data-end=\"2999\">We use collected data to:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3935\">\n<li data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3101\">\n<p data-start=\"3003\" data-end=\"3101\"><strong data-start=\"3003\" data-end=\"3028\">Provide Core Services<\/strong> \u2013 facilitate communication, gig postings, hiring, and secure payments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3102\" data-end=\"3234\">\n<p data-start=\"3105\" data-end=\"3234\"><strong data-start=\"3105\" data-end=\"3136\">Maintain Platform Integrity<\/strong> \u2013 detect fraud, verify user identities, resolve disputes, enforce policies, and monitor safety.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3367\">\n<p data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3367\"><strong data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3260\">Improve Experience<\/strong> \u2013 personalize gig recommendations, match buyers with relevant freelancers, and enhance site performance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3368\" data-end=\"3482\">\n<p data-start=\"3371\" data-end=\"3482\"><strong data-start=\"3371\" data-end=\"3395\">Communicate with You<\/strong> \u2013 send updates, account alerts, promotions, surveys, and customer service responses.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3483\" data-end=\"3572\">\n<p data-start=\"3486\" data-end=\"3572\"><strong data-start=\"3486\" data-end=\"3506\">Process Payments<\/strong> \u2013 manage billing, refunds, withdrawals, and payment compliance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3573\" data-end=\"3693\">\n<p data-start=\"3576\" data-end=\"3693\"><strong data-start=\"3576\" data-end=\"3596\">Legal Compliance<\/strong> \u2013 meet tax, accounting, AML (Anti-Money Laundering), and KYC (Know Your Customer) obligations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3694\" data-end=\"3818\">\n<p data-start=\"3697\" data-end=\"3818\"><strong data-start=\"3697\" data-end=\"3724\">Advertising &amp; Marketing<\/strong> \u2013 deliver personalized offers, retargeting ads, and email campaigns (with opt-out options).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3819\" data-end=\"3935\">\n<p data-start=\"3822\" data-end=\"3935\"><strong data-start=\"3822\" data-end=\"3846\">Research &amp; Analytics<\/strong> \u2013 track usage patterns, market trends, and user behavior to improve platform strategy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr data-start=\"3937\" data-end=\"3940\">\n<h3>3. How We Share Your Information<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3981\" data-end=\"4068\">We will not sell your personal information. We only share information when necessary:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4070\" data-end=\"4684\">\n<li data-start=\"4070\" data-end=\"4186\">\n<p data-start=\"4072\" data-end=\"4186\"><strong data-start=\"4072\" data-end=\"4093\">With Other Users:<\/strong> Public profile details (username, bio, reviews, ratings, gigs) are visible to other users.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4187\" data-end=\"4318\">\n<p data-start=\"4189\" data-end=\"4318\"><strong data-start=\"4189\" data-end=\"4216\">With Service Providers:<\/strong> Hosting providers, payment processors, analytics tools, verification services, email\/SMS providers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4319\" data-end=\"4434\">\n<p data-start=\"4321\" data-end=\"4434\"><strong data-start=\"4321\" data-end=\"4346\">For Legal Compliance:<\/strong> If required by law, subpoena, government request, or to enforce our&nbsp;<a href=\"\/index.php\/terms\/\" target=\"_blank\">Terms of Service<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4435\" data-end=\"4568\">\n<p data-start=\"4437\" data-end=\"4568\"><strong data-start=\"4437\" data-end=\"4463\">Business Transactions:<\/strong> If Amillion &#8211; Gig Network is acquired, merged, or undergoes a corporate restructuring, user data may be transferred.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4569\" data-end=\"4684\">\n<p data-start=\"4571\" data-end=\"4684\"><strong data-start=\"4571\" data-end=\"4588\">With Consent:<\/strong> If you explicitly authorize sharing with third-party applications, integrations, or partners.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4686\" data-end=\"4689\">\n<h3>4. Cookies &amp; Tracking Technologies<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4732\" data-end=\"4779\">We use cookies, pixels, and local storage to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4780\" data-end=\"4923\">\n<li data-start=\"4780\" data-end=\"4803\">\n<p data-start=\"4782\" data-end=\"4803\">Keep you logged in.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4804\" data-end=\"4851\">\n<p data-start=\"4806\" data-end=\"4851\">Save preferences and improve functionality.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4852\" data-end=\"4885\">\n<p data-start=\"4854\" data-end=\"4885\">Deliver targeted advertising.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4886\" data-end=\"4923\">\n<p data-start=\"4888\" data-end=\"4923\">Analyze traffic and usage trends.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4925\" data-end=\"5034\">You can manage cookies in your browser settings, though disabling them may limit certain platform features.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5036\" data-end=\"5039\">\n<h3>5. Data Retention<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5065\" data-end=\"5117\">We retain information for as long as necessary to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5118\" data-end=\"5268\">\n<li data-start=\"5118\" data-end=\"5166\">\n<p data-start=\"5120\" data-end=\"5166\">Provide services and maintain user accounts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5167\" data-end=\"5223\">\n<p data-start=\"5169\" data-end=\"5223\">Comply with legal, tax, and accounting requirements.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5224\" data-end=\"5268\">\n<p data-start=\"5226\" data-end=\"5268\">Resolve disputes and enforce agreements.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5270\" data-end=\"5358\">When data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted, anonymized, or archived.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5360\" data-end=\"5363\">\n<h3>6. Your Rights &amp; Choices<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5396\" data-end=\"5496\">Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR in the EU, CCPA in California), you may have rights to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5497\" data-end=\"5812\">\n<li data-start=\"5497\" data-end=\"5548\">\n<p data-start=\"5499\" data-end=\"5548\">Access and obtain a copy of your personal data.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5549\" data-end=\"5594\">\n<p data-start=\"5551\" data-end=\"5594\">Correct or update inaccurate information.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5595\" data-end=\"5655\">\n<p data-start=\"5597\" data-end=\"5655\">Request deletion of your data (\u201cRight to be Forgotten\u201d).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5656\" data-end=\"5712\">\n<p data-start=\"5658\" data-end=\"5712\">Restrict or object to certain processing activities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5713\" data-end=\"5763\">\n<p data-start=\"5715\" data-end=\"5763\">Withdraw consent for marketing communications.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5764\" data-end=\"5812\">\n<p data-start=\"5766\" data-end=\"5812\">Export your data in machine-readable format.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5814\" data-end=\"5920\">Requests can be made via <strong data-start=\"5839\" data-end=\"5865\">the contact form in our mobile app<\/strong>. We will respond in accordance with applicable laws.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5922\" data-end=\"5925\">\n<h3>7. Data Security<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5950\" data-end=\"6008\">We employ industry-standard security measures including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6009\" data-end=\"6233\">\n<li data-start=\"6009\" data-end=\"6054\">\n<p data-start=\"6011\" data-end=\"6054\">SSL\/TLS encryption for data transmission.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6055\" data-end=\"6126\">\n<p data-start=\"6057\" data-end=\"6126\">Secure storage of financial details through third-party processors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6127\" data-end=\"6183\">\n<p data-start=\"6129\" data-end=\"6183\">Regular monitoring, audits, and penetration testing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6184\" data-end=\"6233\">\n<p data-start=\"6186\" data-end=\"6233\">Restricted employee access to sensitive data.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6235\" data-end=\"6362\">\u26a0\ufe0f However, no system is 100% secure. Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6364\" data-end=\"6367\">\n<h3>8. International Data Transfers<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6407\" data-end=\"6669\">If you are located outside [Insert Country], your information may be transferred and processed in jurisdictions that may not have the same data protection laws. We ensure adequate safeguards through Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent mechanisms.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6671\" data-end=\"6674\">\n<h3>9. Children\u2019s Privacy<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6704\" data-end=\"6900\">Amillion &#8211; Gig Network is strictly for users <strong data-start=\"6735\" data-end=\"6757\">18 years and older<\/strong>. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover that a child has registered, their account will be terminated and data erased.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6902\" data-end=\"6905\">\n<h3>10. Advertising &amp; Marketing Practices<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6951\" data-end=\"7193\">We may partner with ad networks and marketing agencies to display relevant ads. These third parties may use cookies and tracking to deliver interest-based advertising. You can opt out of targeted ads through your device or browser settings.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"7195\" data-end=\"7198\">\n<h3>11. Dispute Resolution &amp; Complaints<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7242\" data-end=\"7283\">If you have privacy-related complaints:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"7284\" data-end=\"7563\">\n<li data-start=\"7284\" data-end=\"7331\">\n<p data-start=\"7287\" data-end=\"7331\">Contact us directly via the form in our mobile app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7332\" data-end=\"7459\">\n<p data-start=\"7335\" data-end=\"7459\">If unresolved, you may escalate to your local data protection authority (if applicable, e.g., GDPR supervisory authority).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7460\" data-end=\"7563\">\n<p data-start=\"7463\" data-end=\"7563\">Arbitration or legal remedies may apply depending on governing law under our&nbsp;<a href=\"\/index.php\/terms\/\" target=\"_blank\">Terms of Service<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr data-start=\"7565\" data-end=\"7568\">\n<h2 data-start=\"7570\" data-end=\"7603\">12. 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