Privacy Policy

1. Overview

FreelancePick ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website at www.freelancepick.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our site, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

2. Information We Collect

Analytics data: We use analytics software to understand how visitors use our site. This includes pages visited, time on page, referring URL, browser type, and approximate location (country/city level). We do not collect personally identifiable information through analytics.

Email addresses: If you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us, we collect your email address to respond to you or send you the content you requested. We do not sell email addresses.

Cookies: We use cookies for analytics and to remember your preferences. Affiliate partners may also set cookies when you click affiliate links. See Section 5 for details.

Calculator inputs: Data you enter into our calculators (income amounts, filing status, etc.) is processed entirely in your browser. We do not store or transmit this data to our servers.

3. How We Use Your Information

To improve the content and functionality of our site
To respond to your messages and inquiries
To send newsletters you have opted into (you can unsubscribe at any time)
To understand which content is most helpful to our readers

4. Affiliate Links

Some links on FreelancePick are affiliate links. When you click these links and make a purchase or sign up for a service, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate partners may track your visit using cookies. See our Affiliate Disclosure for full details.

5. Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

Analytics cookies: Help us understand site traffic and usage patterns.
Affiliate tracking cookies: Set by affiliate partners when you click outbound links to their services.
Functional cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., theme settings).

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.

6. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may collect data subject to their own privacy policies. These include analytics providers, email service providers, and affiliate networks. We do not control these third parties' data practices.

7. Data Retention

We retain analytics data in aggregate form for up to 26 months. Email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion. We do not retain calculator inputs.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@freelancepick.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Children's Privacy

FreelancePick is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

For privacy-related questions, email us at hello@freelancepick.com or visit our Contact page.