# Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 7, 2025

## 1. Introduction

Welcome to Ekiepo. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

## 2. Information We Collect

### 2.1 Information You Provide

• Account information (name, email address, company details)

• Profile information (professional background, expertise, portfolio)

• Content you create (RFPs, proposals, project descriptions)

• Communication preferences

• Payment information

### 2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Usage data (features accessed, time spent on platform)

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

• Log data (access times, pages viewed, error logs)

## 3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our services

• Match clients with service providers

• Process transactions

• Send administrative information

• Improve our platform

• Analyze usage patterns

• Prevent fraud and abuse

• Comply with legal obligations

## 4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Service providers who assist in platform operations

• Business partners for matching services

• Legal authorities when required by law

• Professional advisers (lawyers, auditors, insurers)

• Third parties in connection with a business transaction

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

## 5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest

• Regular security assessments

• Access controls and authentication

• Secure data storage

• Regular backup procedures

## 6. International Data Transfers

We may transfer your data between different countries where we operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for these transfers.

## 7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your data

• Object to processing

• Data portability

• Withdraw consent

• Lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities

## 8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

• Your account is active

• Needed to provide our services

• Required by law

• Necessary for legitimate business purposes

## 9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

## 10. Cookies Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your preferences

• Analyze usage patterns

• Provide security

• Enable certain platform features

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

## 11. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

## 12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes through:

• Email notifications

• Platform announcements

• Website notices

## 13. Contact Us

For questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, contact us at:

Email: info@ekiepo.com

## 14. Jurisdiction

This policy is governed by US law. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of US.

## 15. Additional Rights for Specific Regions

### 15.1 European Economic Area (EEA)

Additional rights under GDPR include:

• Right to restrict processing

• Right to object to automated decision-making

• Right to lodge complaints with supervisory authorities

### 15.2 California Residents

Additional rights under CCPA include:

• Right to know what personal information is collected

• Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed

• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information

• Right to non-discrimination for exercising rights

## 16. Acceptance of This Policy

By using our platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this privacy policy and agree to its terms.