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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Articfox collects, uses, and safeguards information when you use our website and data analysis platform. This is a general draft template and should be reviewed by a qualified legal professional before publication to ensure compliance with applicable law in your jurisdiction.

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1. Who We Are

Articfox ("we", "us", "our") operates a predictive data analysis and decision-support platform designed to help freelancers manage capital flow between contracts. This policy applies to all visitors, users, and clients who interact with our website or platform ("Service").

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information when you use the Service:

  • 01Account information, such as name, email address, and login credentials provided when registering.
  • 02Usage data, including pages visited, features used, and interaction timestamps within the platform.
  • 03Financial inputs voluntarily submitted for analysis purposes, such as income patterns or contract schedules.
  • 04Technical data, including IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and cookie data.
  • 05Communications data, such as correspondence sent through our contact channels.
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3. How We Use Information

Information collected is used to operate, maintain, and improve the Service, including to:

Deliver Core Functionality

Generate analysis outputs, forecasts, and account-specific insights based on data you provide.

Maintain Security

Detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, unauthorised access, and technical issues.

Improve the Platform

Analyse aggregated usage trends to refine features, methodology, and interface design.

Communicate with Users

Send service notices, respond to enquiries, and provide account-related updates.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable data protection law requires a legal basis for processing personal data, we rely on one or more of the following: performance of a contract with you, your consent, compliance with a legal obligation, or our legitimate interests in operating and securing the Service, balanced against your rights and expectations.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

  • AService providers who support hosting, analytics, or technical infrastructure, under contractual confidentiality obligations.
  • BProfessional advisers, including legal and audit contacts, where necessary to protect our rights or comply with obligations.
  • CRegulatory or governmental authorities, where disclosure is required by applicable law.
  • DA successor entity, in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain session functionality, remember preferences, and understand aggregate usage patterns. You can control cookie settings through your browser; disabling certain cookies may limit platform functionality.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When no longer required, data is deleted or anonymised in accordance with our internal retention practices.

8. Data Security

We implement technical and organisational measures designed to protect information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Transfers

Where information is transferred outside your country of residence, we aim to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place consistent with applicable data protection requirements.

10. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal information, as well as rights to data portability and objection to certain processing activities. Requests can be submitted through our contact page.

11. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

12. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties and encourage you to review their respective policies.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. Material changes will be indicated by updating the date referenced at the top of this page.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please reach out via our contact page.