Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Winfast, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your data when you use our Upwork copilot platform, including our job feed management, notification services, and AI-powered proposal tools.

By using Winfast, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to read this document carefully to understand our practices regarding your information.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you register for an account, subscribe to our services, or communicate with us, you may provide personal information such as:

• Account information (name, email address)
• Job preferences and search criteria for your feeds
• Telegram account details for notification setup
• Billing information (payment details, billing address) via Stripe
• Communications you send to us

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our services, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, device type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, features used, click patterns, time spent on pages)
• Feed interactions and job matching analytics
• Notification delivery status and engagement metrics
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing job feed matching and real-time notification services
• Sending personalized job alerts via Telegram based on your preferences
• Processing transactions and managing your account
• Generating AI-powered proposal suggestions and templates
• Analyzing job market trends and improving our matching algorithms
• Communicating with you about our services, updates, and promotional offers
• Protecting against fraudulent or unauthorized activity
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services and Integrations

Winfast integrates with several third-party services to provide our functionality:

• Telegram: For delivering real-time job notifications to your Telegram account
• Stripe: For secure payment processing and subscription management
• Upwork: We access publicly available job postings to match against your preferences
• Supabase: For secure data storage and user authentication

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to remember your preferences, understand service usage, and provide personalized experiences. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may limit platform functionality.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Telegram API for delivering job notifications to your account
• Stripe for payment processing and subscription management
• Service providers who help us maintain our technical infrastructure
• Law enforcement or other authorities when required by law
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

All third parties with whom we share your information are required to protect your personal data and comply with applicable privacy laws. We only share the minimum information necessary to provide our services.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption of sensitive data, secure API communications with third-party services, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access your personal data and job preferences
• The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete information
• The right to erase your data and cancel notification services
• The right to restrict processing of your data
• The right to data portability (export your feed configurations)
• The right to object to processing of your data
• The right to disconnect Telegram notifications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:

• Account information: Until you delete your account
• Job preferences and feeds: Until you delete specific feeds or your account
• Notification history: 90 days for analytics and service improvement
• Billing information: As required by law and our payment processor (Stripe)

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than the one in which you reside. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data when transferred internationally, in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Children's Privacy

Winfast is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect and how it's used
• The right to delete personal information we have about you
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell your data)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes through our website or by email prior to the changes taking effect.

13. Data Processing Legal Basis (GDPR)

For users in the European Union, our legal basis for processing your personal data includes:

• Contract Performance: Processing necessary to provide our services
• Legitimate Interests: Improving our service and preventing fraud
• Consent: Where you have given explicit consent (e.g., marketing communications)
• Legal Obligation: Complying with applicable laws and regulations

12. Third-Party Service Details

Stripe Payment Processing

We use Stripe to process payments securely. When you use Stripe services, Stripe may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Help prevent fraud and verify your identity
• Remember your payment preferences
• Analyze how their payment services are used

You can learn more about Stripe's use of cookies in their Cookie Policy.

Telegram Integration

Our Telegram integration allows you to receive real-time job notifications. We store your Telegram chat ID and username to deliver notifications. You can disconnect this integration at any time through your dashboard or by blocking our bot on Telegram.