Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly (name, email, phone, location, photos) and information generated by your use of the Platform (posts, messages, bids, notifications, usage analytics).

2. How We Use Your Information

• To operate and improve the Platform
• To match contractors with relevant job opportunities
• To send notifications about activity relevant to you
• To process payments via Stripe
• To provide customer support
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Location Data

We collect your general location (city/region) to help match you with nearby contractors or jobs. Precise GPS coordinates are used only for radius-based job matching and are not shared publicly. You can update or remove your location in Settings at any time.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with: service providers (e.g., Stripe for payments, email delivery services); other users as necessary for platform features (e.g., your public profile and posts); law enforcement when required by law.

5. Payment Data

All payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store full credit card numbers or CVV codes. Stripe's privacy policy governs their data practices: stripe.com/privacy.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request account deletion at any time via Settings → Delete Account, which permanently removes your data.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal data. Contact us at support@aceoftrades.com to exercise these rights.

8. Cookies & Analytics

We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and may use anonymized analytics to understand how users interact with the Platform. We do not use third-party advertising trackers.

9. Children's Privacy

Ace of Trades is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification.

11. Contact Us

Questions? Email us at support@aceoftrades.com.