Last Updated: [21/02/2025]
At Fikarix (www.fikarix.com), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://fikarix.com. Fikarix is an AI-powered freelance marketplace connecting businesses with skilled professionals globally.
2. Comments & User Interactions
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect:
✔ Data entered in the comments form.
✔ IP address and browser details (to prevent spam).
✔ An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to check for an associated profile image. You can review Gravatar’s privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if applicable) becomes publicly visible within the comment section.
3. Media Uploads
When uploading images to the website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from uploaded images.
4. Cookies & Tracking
✔ Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These remain active for one year.
✔ Login Cookies:
- A temporary cookie is set to check if your browser accepts cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
- Upon login, cookies save your credentials for two days (or two weeks if “Remember Me” is selected).
- Screen preferences are stored in cookies for one year.
- Logging out removes all login-related cookies.
✔ Publishing Cookies: Editing or publishing an article generates a cookie storing the article ID, which expires in one day.
5. Embedded Content & Third-Party Services
Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). These external websites may collect data, track interactions, and use cookies similarly to direct website visits.
We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies for more details.
6. Data Sharing & Security
✔ Password Reset: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
✔ Spam Detection: Visitor comments may be checked via automated spam detection services to maintain security.
✔ Third-Party Services: We do not sell, trade, or rent personal data. However, we may share data with trusted partners (e.g., payment processors, security services) solely for operational purposes.
7. Data Retention Policy
✔ Comments: Stored indefinitely to recognize follow-up comments automatically.
✔ Registered Users: Personal data is stored in user profiles, editable by the user or website administrator.
✔ Legal & Security Requirements: Certain data may be retained per compliance obligations.
8. Your Data Rights
As per data protection laws, you can:
✅ Request an exported copy of your personal data.
✅ Request data deletion, except where legal, security, or administrative obligations require retention.
For data-related requests, contact contact@fikarix.com.
9. Where Your Data is Stored
✔ Visitor comments and interactions may be processed through automated spam detection systems.
✔ Data is securely stored using industry-standard security measures to prevent unauthorized access.
10. Contact Information
For any privacy-related concerns or requests, reach out to:
📩 Email: contact@fikarix.com
🌐 Website: https://fikarix.com