Privacy Policy for BizGenie
Last Updated: 27 October 2023
Welcome to BizGenie.ca, where we value your privacy and are dedicated to ensuring the security and confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of your data when you use our website and services. We encourage you to carefully read and understand this policy to make informed decisions about your data.
Information We Collect
1. Personal Information
Registration Data: When you sign up for an account on BizGenie, we collect personal information, including your name, email address, and contact details. This information is used to create and manage your user account.
Freelancer Profiles: Freelancers provide additional information, such as professional experience, education, and their country location, to enhance their profiles and increase their chances of connecting with potential employers.
Employer Profiles: Employers share information about their industries, company descriptions, and other pertinent details to attract freelancers and showcase their businesses.
2. Social Media Links
Optional Social Media Integration: Users have the option to link their social media accounts to their BizGenie profiles. This information is provided voluntarily and is displayed on your BizGenie profile only with your consent.
3. Chat Room and Forum
Discussion and Interaction Data: When you participate in our chat room or forum, we collect the information you choose to share, including your questions, comments, and interactions with other users. This information is used to facilitate meaningful discussions and interactions.
4. Course Links
Course Preferences and Activity: BizGenie provides links to free courses from external websites and offers its own courses. We may collect information about your course preferences and activities on our website to improve your learning experience.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
1. Account Management
User Account Creation: To create and manage your BizGenie user account.
Facilitating Connections: To enable communication and connections between freelancers and employers.
2. Personalization
Customized Experience: To personalize your experience on BizGenie based on your profile information and preferences, ensuring that you see relevant content and opportunities.
3. Social Media Links
Display on Profile: If you choose to link your social media accounts, we display them on your BizGenie profile as per your explicit consent.
4. Chat Room and Forum
Discussion Facilitation: To facilitate discussions and interactions within the chat room and forum, fostering a collaborative environment for our users.
5. Course Links
Access to Courses: To provide access to courses and track your course-related activities on BizGenie, including progress and completion.
Sharing Your Information
1. With Other Users
Profile Information: Certain elements of your profile, including your name, professional experience, and education, may be visible to other users on BizGenie. This sharing is essential for networking and collaboration.
2. With Third Parties
Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the website and delivering our services, including but not limited to hosting, payment processing, and customer support.
3. Legal Requirements
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or when we believe such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, safety, or the rights and safety of others.
Your Privacy Choices
1. Account Settings
User Control: You have the ability to review and update your account settings and privacy preferences at any time through your user dashboard.
2. Social Media Links
Disconnecting Accounts: You can disconnect your linked social media accounts from BizGenie at any time by accessing your account settings.
3. Cookies and Tracking
Cookie Preferences: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more details on cookies and tracking technologies.
Security
We are committed to safeguarding your information and employ appropriate security measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, please be aware that no method of online data transmission or storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices and services. Any significant updates will be communicated through our website or by email. We encourage you to revisit this policy periodically to stay informed.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or require assistance regarding our Privacy Policy or data practices, please do not hesitate to contact us at cs@bizgenie.ca.
By using BizGenie.ca, you agree to abide by the terms and conditions outlined in this Privacy Policy. Your continued use of our website and services constitutes your acceptance of these terms. Thank you for trusting BizGenie with your data privacy.