Section 1. Introduction

Welcome to the Sidework Website ("Website"), a web page that informs visitors about the Sidework products and services. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your information. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Section 2. Information We Collect

We may collect various types of information from visitors to provide information about Sidework’s products and services:

Newsletter Sign-Up: If you choose to sign up for our newsletter, you are providing explicit consent for Sidework to use your email address to send you updates and information related to Sidework.

Contact Us Form: If you decide to use the contact form and submit a form response, we may collect information such as your first name, last name, company name, email, city, state/region, phone number, and a message.

Usage Information: We may gather data about how you use our Website, including browsing activity and interactions with our content and features. Specifically, we improve our products and advertising by using Microsoft Clarity to see how you use our website.

Section 3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information described in Section 2 for the following purposes:

Newsletter Sign-Up: Your email you provide in the newsletter sign-up process is used to send you Sidework-related updates.

Contact Us Form: Your information you provide in the contact form is used to respond to your inquiries, furnish information about Sidework's products and services, and offer customer support.

Usage Information: Your Website usage information is used to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, analyze time patterns, optimize content, and improve functionality. By using our site, you agree that we and Microsoft can collect and use this data.

Section 4. Information Sharing

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist us in various aspects of our operations, such as marketing and analytics. These providers are firmly bound by a commitment to uphold the same level of confidentiality that Sidework maintains, ensuring the secure handling of any shared information.

Legal Compliance: We may disclose information when required by law or regulatory authorities.

Section 5. Cookies and Tracking

By using this Website, you agree to our use of cookies. We want to be transparent about our cookie practices. Cookie data is not collected until a visitor gives explicit consent. A banner displayed on our Website states, "By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies. We use cookies to provide you with a great experience and to help our website run effectively. Cookie data is not collected until a visitor gives explicit consent." Visitors can choose to accept or decline cookies.

Visitors have the option to manage their cookie preferences and settings through their individual web browser. When a visitor accepts or declines the cookies via a pop-up displayed on our Website, you won't see the cookie pop-up again for 30 days, unless you clear your cookies.

Section 6. Your Choices

We respect your choices and offer control over your data and information:

• Newsletter Subscription: You retain the right to unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time.

• Access and Correction: Under applicable data protection laws, you have many rights and choices regarding your data. You have the right to access, request rectification (or correction), request erasure (deletion), request processing restrictions, and/or request objection to processing. These rights and choices are further described in Section 8: Visitor Rights.

We are committed to respecting your choices and ensuring that your experience with our Website aligns with your preferences. Should you have any questions about your choices or how we handle your information, please reach out to our team (contact information described in Section 12).

Section 7. Security Measures

We take the security of your information seriously and implement appropriate measures to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Our security practices include:

Access Control: Access to the information we collect (described in Section 2) is restricted to authorized personnel and third-party service providers who require the data to perform their tasks and responsibilities.

Encryption: We use industry-standard encryption technologies to safeguard data transmission between your device and our Marketplace.

Regular Audits: We conduct regular, internal audits and assessments to identify potential security vulnerabilities. Any vulnerabilities we identify are promptly addressed by our IT and Security team.

While we adhere and implement our own security measures, no method of data transmission is entirely secure. We recommend taking precautions to protect your data and information, such as using secure networks when accessing our Website.

Section 8. Visitor Rights

We respect your rights regarding your data and are committed to ensuring your control over it. Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:

Right of Access: You have the right to request access to the informational data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification: If you believe the information we have about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request correction.

Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your informational data. 

Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to restrict the processing of your data.

Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data for specific purposes, such as direct marketing.

Please contact us (contact information described in Section 12) to exercise any of these rights or to seek further information regarding your data.

Section 9. Data Retention

We retain your data and information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy (Section 3). The retention period may vary depending on the type of information and the legal requirements. Once your data is no longer needed, we will securely dispose of it in accordance with our data retention policy.

Section 10. Children’s Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of individuals, especially children. Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect or process data from individuals under this specified age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with data or information, please contact us, and we will promptly take steps to delete such information from our records.

Section 11. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our data practices or legal requirements. In the event of any material changes, we will notify you VIA pop-ups or banners on our Website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Section 12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at hello@sidework.co.