Privacy Policy

At IRFAN TECH SOLUTIONS, accessible from https://irfantechsolutions.com/, your privacy is one of our main priorities. This Privacy Policy document describes the types of information we collect and how we use it.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, password
• Profile Information: Bio, skills (for Developers), portfolio links
• Project Information: Project details, requirements, budget
• Payment Information: Bank account details, payment method information (processed securely via third-party payment processors)
• Communication: Messages, files, and feedback exchanged on our platform

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, ISP, referring/exit pages, date/time stamps
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, screen resolution
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, search queries

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and maintain our marketplace – match clients with developers, process payments via escrow
• Improve and personalize user experience – recommend relevant developers/projects
• Process transactions – handle escrow deposits, releases, and refunds
• Communicate with you – send project updates, security alerts, promotional offers (opt-out available)
• Prevent fraud and ensure security – monitor suspicious activities, verify identities
• Comply with legal obligations – respond to lawful requests from authorities

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some features may not function properly.

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration
Essential Cookies	Authentication, security, escrow functionality	Session
Preference Cookies	Remember language, theme settings	1 year
Analytics Cookies	Google Analytics – measure traffic and behavior	2 years
Marketing Cookies	Personalized ads (only with consent)	180 days

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Other Users: Clients see developer profiles; developers see project details for proposals
• Payment Processors: Stripe, PayPal, or local payment gateways to handle transactions
• Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, customer support tools (bound by confidentiality)
• Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL encryption, two-factor authentication, regular security audits, and restricted access to personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights (Subject to Local Laws)

Depending on your location (e.g., Pakistan, GDPR for EU), you may have the right to:

• Access – request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification – correct inaccurate information
• Erasure – request deletion of your account (subject to ongoing transaction obligations)
• Restrict processing – limit how we use your data
• Data portability – receive your data in a structured format
• Withdraw consent – for marketing emails (unsubscribe link in every email)

To exercise these rights, contact us at irfantechsolutions@gmail.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account closure, we may retain certain data for legal compliance, fraud prevention, or dispute resolution (typically up to 5 years).

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

9. Third-Party Links

Our marketplace may contain links to external sites (e.g., developer portfolios, payment gateways). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their policies.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your country. By using our platform, you consent to such transfers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or a prominent notice on our website. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when changes were made.