Effective Date: November 2023

Introduction:

Welcome to XQUAD. This Privacy Policy explains how XQUAD ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, protects, and shares your information when you use our website Xquad.io (the "Site") and services ("Services"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency.

1. Information Collection

1.1 Personal Data

• Identifiers: Such as name, email, phone number, and professional credentials.
• Professional Information: Work history and skills relevant to software engineering tasks.

1.2 Technical Data

• Usage Data: Details on how you interact with our Site, including IP address, browser type, and language preferences.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: For detailed information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

1.3 Financial Data

• Collected for billing purposes, processed through secure, encrypted methods.

2. Use of Information

• Service Provision: To connect clients with engineers and facilitate project execution.
• Communication: Service-related updates and responses to inquiries.
• Marketing: Opt-in marketing information about our services.
• Improvement: Feedback to enhance our platform.

3. Sharing Your Information

• With Engineers and Clients: To facilitate project collaboration.
• Third-Party Services: Under strict data protection agreements.
• Legal Requirements: When mandated by law.

4. Data Security and Retention

• Security Protocols: Advanced measures to protect your data.
• Retention Period: Stored as long as necessary for legal and business purposes.

5. Your Data Rights

• Access, Rectification, Deletion: You can request access, correction, or deletion of your data.
• Data Portability: The right to receive your data in a portable format.
• Consent Withdrawal: Instructions for withdrawing consent are provided.

6. International Transfers

• Safeguards: Transfers comply with legal standards such as GDPR and CCPA, ensuring adequate protection.

7. Cookie Policy

• Types and Purpose: Clear information on the cookies we use.
• Consent and Management: How to manage cookie preferences.

8. Childrens Privacy

• Age Verification: Measures to prevent the collection of data from children under 18.

9. Changes to this Policy

• Review and Updates: This policy is reviewed regularly and updated as needed.
• Notification Method: Changes are communicated via email or a notice on our Site.

10. Contact Information

• For queries, please contact us at [insert email/phone/address].

11. Data Breach Protocol

• Response Measures: Our response plan for data breaches, including timely notification.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

• Compliance: This policy adheres to laws applicable in the jurisdictions we operate.

If you have questions or concerns, you can reach out to us at [email protected]