Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 1, 2025
1. Introduction
AcademyLite (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data when you use our website and services.2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information from users:- Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, government-issued ID (for identity verification required to post tasks, gigs, or jobs).
- Account Information: Username, password, profile details, payment details (processed via PayPal Business).
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, interaction data, and login activity.
- Cookies and Tracking: Cookies and similar technologies are used to enhance functionality, track analytics, and provide a better user experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data for purposes including:- Providing and maintaining our services.
- Verifying user identities and preventing fraud or unauthorized activity.
- Processing payments and managing transactions.
- Communicating with you regarding your account, tasks, orders, and support requests.
- Improving and personalizing the user experience on our platform.
- Securing the website and protecting against spam, abuse, and bots using tools such as reCAPTCHA on login, registration, and contact forms.
- Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our Terms of Service.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data with:- Third-party service providers assisting with payment processing, email delivery, hosting, or analytics.
- Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when required by law or to protect our rights.
- Other users only when necessary to complete transactions or provide the services (e.g., freelancer details for employers, but never sensitive payment data).
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes secure storage of identity documents, encrypted connections, and tools such as reCAPTCHA to prevent abuse and automated attacks.6. Data Retention
- Identity verification documents are stored securely and deleted after one year.
- Account information and transaction history are retained as long as necessary to provide services, resolve disputes, and comply with legal obligations.
- Cookies and tracking data are retained according to their type and purpose, typically for analytics or functionality.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:- Accessing the personal data we hold about you.
- Requesting correction or deletion of your data.
- Withdrawing consent for processing where applicable.
- Objecting to certain data processing or restricting its use.
- Requesting data portability.