Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Freelancer Rate Benchmark ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website, services, and applications (collectively, the "Services").

By using our Services, you agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, do not use our Services.

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Services, including:

• Personal Information: When you use our rate calculator, we may collect information about your skills, location, and other professional details to provide you with accurate rate benchmarks.
• Contact Information: If you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect your name and email address.
• Usage Information: We collect information about how you interact with our Services, including the pages you visit, the time you spend on those pages, and the actions you take.
• Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access our Services, including the hardware model, operating system, and browser type.

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
• Calculate and display accurate rate benchmarks based on your inputs
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages
• Understand how users interact with our Services to improve user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, and other business partners who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when you have given us your consent to do so.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

You have several choices regarding the information you provide to us:

• Account Information: You can update or correct your account information at any time by contacting us.
• Cookies: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject cookies.
• Marketing Communications: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the instructions in those emails.

Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@mlighthouse.com.