Privacy Policy Last update 2 months ago

SeoPlace is committed to upholding the welfare and trust of its users, particularly with regards to privacy protection matters. 


We have established a transparent and comprehensive Privacy Policy that encompasses various practices and regulations concerning the sharing of personal data. Recognizing the challenges facing the freelance service industry in preserving the confidentiality of customer information, we have implemented ultimate measures to ensure that no unauthorized disclosures or leakages of client datasets take place on our platform.


Our Privacy Policy sets out elaborate guidelines and protocols relating to the processing of shared personnel attributes, such as contact details and billing procedures, as well as other characteristics that may be disclosed during the registration process for our services. It is imperative for our clients to understand the critical importance of complying with our Privacy Policy and the role that processing shared private data plays in delivering customized experiences. We have also integrated industry-standard security measures and encryption protocols to safeguard our customers’ data from unauthorized access and tampering. Furthermore, we have backup support systems in place to deploy in the event of any potential hacking incidents.


The rest of this section provides clear and comprehensive instructions on the application of these rights, including outlining the different aspects of controlling attributes considered as private data. If necessary, upon account sign-in, users have the opportunity to review, edit, or delete all stored personal information. 



User Information Acquired

What you provide manually:


When users register, complete forms, participate in surveys or skills tests, or use the website as a collaborator, SeoPlace asks for certain personal information, including email address, login details, and username. Additional information collected includes name, address, telephone number, transactional information, payment information, taxpayer information, social network account details, gigs, purchases, education, files uploaded to the site, and authentication information. SeoPlace also collects information from communications with users, posts on forums and blogs, and communication between users. 



What we collect automatically:

SeoPlace automatically collects information when users access, browse, view, or otherwise use the site. This includes information on user usage of the website, including transactions and communications with other users, searches, pages visited, and other actions taken. Information collected includes geo-location, IP address, device and connection information, browser information, web-log information, and URLs viewed before and after using the site. Cookies and similar technologies are also used to collect and process information. This information is used to provide services to users, enhance user experience, personalize browsing experience, and prevent fraud and inappropriate content or behavior.


SeoPlace also uses impression reporting to improve user’s online experience with ads on the website. User information collected while viewing ads includes the Global Unique Identifier, HTTP request data, user agent, IP, host, URL, country or continent from which the request is made, browser information, and device operating system/version.



Third-party Services

SeoPlace acknowledges that it may collect information from third-party sources for various reasons. The third-party sources may include fraud prevention providers, enrichment service providers, advertising and marketing partners, and other commercially available sources. The purposes of collecting such information from the third party sources include supplementing the existing information about users, enhancing their experience and personalizing their interactions with the Company.


In some instances, users may link their SeoPlace accounts with third-party services such as Google, Facebook, or LinkedIn. SeoPlace may receive certain information such as registration and profile data for the user's seamless experience. If users invite contacts from their G-suite directory, SeoPlace acknowledges that it may view the details of those contacts with their permission. SeoPlace will use this information to enable users to invite their contacts to their SeoPlace accounts.


In addition to this, if users integrate their accounts with third-party systems, the Company may receive precise information based on the user's permissions. If a user is invited to SeoPlace by another user, the Company may receive limited information such as an email address, which will be used in accordance with the Privacy Policy.


SeoPlace acknowledges that it may combine personal information with data collected automatically or obtained from other companies to meet the needs of its users. Also, these are some crucial points that should not be overlooked: 

  • SeoPlace collects information from third-party sources for various reasons, including supplementing existing user information and enhancing user experience. 


  • SeoPlace may receive certain information from third-party services such as Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. 


  • Users may invite contacts from their G-suite directory, and SeoPlace may view their contact details with the permission of the users. 


  • SeoPlace acknowledges that it may receive precise information when users integrate their accounts with third-party systems, and if a user is invited by another user to SeoPlace, the Company may receive limited information, such as an email address. 


  • The Company may combine personal information with data collected automatically or obtained from other companies to meet the needs of its users.



Personal Data Repository 

We recognize the utmost importance of safeguarding the privacy of personal data and take this responsibility seriously. Please note that third-party suppliers or data processors may be involved in the processing or storage of some personal information. However, SeoPlace strictly enforces compliance standards from these entities through its policies.


Consequently, SeoPlace acknowledges the existence of different jurisdictions with varying laws governing privacy matters and ensures conformity with applicable jurisdictional rules. 


SeoPlace employs innovative security technologies, such as encryption techniques, firewalls, and secure authentication protocols, to prioritize the complete safeguarding of users’ confidential information at all times.


Our firm commitment to building a strong foundation of trust among our users motivates us to adopt secure practices when handling any sensitive information.



Duration of stored information:

In accordance with our general policy, we maintain personal data, as long as it is necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. Nonetheless, situations may arise where we must extend the retention period of your personal data. We will continue to retain your personal data for the following reasons:


  • For as long as it is required and relevant to our company’s operations, such as maintaining a precise record of interactions between yourself and us in the event of any disputes or challenges.


  • Regarding personal information obtained from closed accounts, we will retain it in compliance with all applicable laws, to prevent fraudulent activities, recover any outstanding fees, resolve conflicts, address technical difficulties, assist any government investigations, uphold our Site’s regulations, and carry out any other legal courses of action.



Relevance of keeping your data:

At SeoPlace, we believe every customer’s privacy must be taken care of without any harm. This is why we only collect personal information for the following purposes:


  1. To provide excellent services while ensuring optimal platform security throughout our interactions with you as a user. We collect this data to fulfill our obligations to improve our service delivery while verifying that you are not at risk of identity theft, which is quite prevalent on the world wide web. 


  1. To maintain your account access by logging the activities on our platform and facilitating communication between different users using our sophisticated systems. In addition, customer support is always available whenever technical issues arise or if you have any inquiries regarding our services. 


  1. To enhance user experience through personalization. In terms of marketplace integrity, we monitor our platform for fraudulent activities using the personal information we collect. We keep track of users who do not comply with our service guidelines and enforce strict laws to eliminate fraudulent users.


It is crucial for us to comply with local laws and regulations surrounding data usage online. In rare cases, SeoPlace may also notify clients based on specific requests related to their personal information or general product push marketing. Our team ensures statutory compliance by maintaining several business records and providing lawful authorities with them so that they can use it whenever they need. 



Cookies and Tracking Technology

In order to comply with legal regulations pertinent to online data transmission and tracking, secure consent from website visitors for the use of cookies and similar approaches. As a visitor accessing our services, it lies entirely within your discretion to grant or deny us the permission to utilize such methodologies; withdrawal of consent is feasible by way of modifying device or web browser settings. 


We encourage our users to keep in mind that failure to grant access may impede the optimal functionality and usability of our services, consequently hampering the overall user experience. Protecting the personal data of our esteemed clients and website visitors is of paramount importance and in alignment with the policies and guidelines stated in our respective documents.



Outbound Links

Please note that the Site incorporates hyperlinks to third-party sites and any transmission of data to such sites and any subsequent usage of said data by these third parties are beyond the purview of SeoPlace and will not be affected by the terms and conditions of this Policy. It is recommended that you read the privacy policies of each linked site you visit. 


This Policy solely governs the gathering of personal information by our Site. In the event that you upload content, such as personal information, onto a social network with the Site's tag, your submission will be subjected to the terms of use and privacy policy of that social network or any other platform. Our ability to influence said terms of use and privacy policies is limited and their adequacy has not been vetted. 



Data Security 

We use technical and organizational measures to safeguard SeoPlace, our services, and personal information provided. We ensure that credit card payments have PCI DSS certification and that third-party processors equally secure your data. However, we can not guarantee the safety of data transmitted to the Site as the Internet is not completely secure. After receiving your data, we implement strict security features to prevent unauthorized access. Users agree to maintain password confidentiality and not to disclose it to any third party; more information on our data security practices is available on request.



Modifying User Data 

We prioritize the appropriate management of user-provided personal data at all times. Our systems maintain precise, frequently updated records to ensure accuracy. In the event of any incorrect details, customers must immediately inform us for timely investigations regarding necessary corrections. Unless legal requirements mandate or business continuity relies on specific data storage, we will rectify any inaccuracies discovered. 


Changing account details in a restricted and confidential manner requires client identity verification before reaching out to support channels. Our customer service team is available around-the-clock and will process requests to erase records, subject to relevant privacy laws and contractual agreements with authors and licensed works creators. 

Users can review, request amendments, and make rectifications while logged into their profile creation center. This includes any initial registration inputs and any subsequent UGC modifications. It should be noted that post-registration protocol phases are irreversible without taking permission granted from site management operators/membership authorities. Users should exercise caution while deleting account content portions, as traces from cached archived pages on which this content was displayed may linger. Our users must adhere to the code of conduct outlined in the Terms of Service at all times. No exemptions granted.



Contact Center

To effectuate any of your entitlements concerning your personal information, we respectfully request that you initiate a ticket with Customer Support. Please ensure that all applicable particulars are included so that your ticket may be processed accurately. Any appeals will be enacted in conformity with all applicable local ordinances and our established policies and procedures.