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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 24 March 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how WorkConnect collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information when you use our website and services in the United Kingdom.

1. Who we are

WorkConnect is a local worker and hirer marketplace platform. In this policy, “we”, “us”, and “our” mean WorkConnect.

Contact email: [email protected]

2. Personal data we collect

We may collect:

• account details such as name, email address and password login information;

• profile information such as city, postcode, area, worker category, headline, rates, availability, phone number and WhatsApp number;

• booking and request information such as titles, messages, status updates and related booking details;

• chat messages sent through the platform;

• reviews, ratings and reports;

• technical and usage information such as device, browser, IP address and log information.

3. How we use your information

We use personal data to:

• create and manage user accounts;

• show worker and hirer profiles and local availability;

• process booking requests, chat messages and notifications;

• send service emails such as password reset emails, request alerts and message notifications;

• improve platform safety, detect misuse and investigate complaints;

• maintain and improve the service, analytics and performance.

4. Lawful bases

We generally process personal data on one or more of the following bases:

• performance of a contract, where processing is needed to provide the platform and requested services;

• legitimate interests, including running, securing and improving the platform;

• legal obligation, where we need to comply with applicable law;

• consent, where we specifically ask for it.

5. Sharing your information

We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the platform, such as hosting, authentication, database, email and analytics providers.

We may also share information where required by law, regulation, court order, or to protect the rights, safety and security of users or the platform.

6. Direct contact information

Worker phone numbers and WhatsApp numbers are intended to be shown only after an accepted booking where enabled by the worker. Users are responsible for ensuring any direct contact information they provide is accurate and lawful to share.

7. Data retention

We keep personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, including account management, dispute handling, legal compliance, fraud prevention and record keeping.

8. Your rights

Depending on the circumstances, you may have the right to:

• access your personal data;

• request correction of inaccurate data;

• request erasure of data;

• object to or restrict certain processing;

• request data portability;

• withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise your rights, contact: [email protected]

9. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we use your personal data, we would like the opportunity to address your concern first. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK.

10. Cookies and analytics

We may use cookies and similar technologies to keep users signed in, improve performance, understand usage and maintain security. You can control cookies through your browser settings where applicable.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the latest version on this page and update the “Last updated” date above.