PRIVACY POLICY

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Nixerly ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

Nixerly is a digital platform connecting construction professionals with businesses in Ireland. This privacy policy applies to information we collect through our website (nixerly.com), our mobile application, and any related services, sales, marketing, or events.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access our platform.

2. THE DATA WE COLLECT

We collect several types of information from and about users of our platform, including:

Personal Identification Information:

• Name, email address, postal address, phone number
• Professional qualifications and certifications
• Employment history and work experience
• Profile pictures and professional portfolios
• Business registration details (for business users)

Account Information:

• Login credentials
• User preferences and settings
• Account activity and usage data

Profile Information:

• Skills and expertise
• Availability and location preferences
• Project history and portfolio
• Ratings and reviews

Technical Data:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Location data
• Log data and usage statistics

Communication Data:

• Messages exchanged through our platform
• Inquiries and support requests
• Feedback and survey responses

3. HOW WE COLLECT YOUR DATA

We collect data through the following methods:

Direct Interactions:

• When you create an account or profile
• When you submit verification documents
• When you communicate with other users
• When you contact our support team
• When you complete surveys or provide feedback

Automated Technologies:

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Server logs and usage data
• Analytics tools

Third Parties:

• Verification service providers
• Payment processors
• Analytics providers
• Marketing partners

4. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

Platform Functionality:

• To create and manage your account
• To verify your professional credentials
• To match professionals with relevant business opportunities
• To facilitate communication between users
• To process payments and transactions

Improvement and Development:

• To analyze usage patterns and improve our platform
• To develop new features and services
• To troubleshoot technical issues
• To conduct research and analysis

Communication:

• To respond to your inquiries and support requests
• To send administrative notifications
• To provide updates about our services
• To send marketing communications (with your consent)

Legal and Security:

• To verify your identity
• To prevent fraud and abuse
• To enforce our terms of service
• To comply with legal obligations

5. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:

Contractual Necessity:

• To provide our services as outlined in our Terms of Service
• To fulfill our obligations to you as a user

Legitimate Interests:

• To improve and develop our platform
• To ensure the security of our services
• To manage our business operations

Consent:

• For marketing communications
• For processing certain types of sensitive data
• For specific optional features

Legal Obligation:

• To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• To respond to legal requests and prevent harm

6. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We may share your personal data with the following categories of recipients:

Other Platform Users:

• Construction professionals and businesses as part of the matching process
• Limited profile information visible to other users

Service Providers:

• Hosting and cloud service providers
• Payment processors
• Communication service providers
• Analytics and data processing services
• Verification service providers

Legal and Regulatory:

• Government authorities when required by law
• Law enforcement agencies in response to valid requests
• Professional advisers such as lawyers, auditors, and insurers

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

7. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

We ensure that any international transfers of your personal data are subject to appropriate safeguards as required by data protection laws. These safeguards may include:

• EU Standard Contractual Clauses
• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
• Other legally approved transfer mechanisms

8. DATA SECURITY

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Staff training on data protection
• Incident response procedures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

To determine the appropriate retention period, we consider:

• The amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal data
• The potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure
• The purposes for which we process the data
• Whether we can achieve those purposes through other means
• Legal requirements

When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

10. YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

Right to Access:

You can request copies of your personal data.

Right to Rectification:

You can request that we correct inaccurate or complete incomplete data.

Right to Erasure:

You can request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances.

Right to Restrict Processing:

You can request that we restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances.

Right to Data Portability:

You can request that we transfer your data to another organization or directly to you.

Right to Object:

You can object to our processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

Rights Related to Automated Decision Making:

You can request human intervention in automated decisions.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

11. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our platform and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amounts of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our platform.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential cookies: Necessary for the platform to function
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how you use our platform
• Marketing cookies: Track your browsing habits to deliver targeted advertising

12. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our platform is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

13. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update our privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We will provide more prominent notice of material changes, including, for certain services, email notification of privacy policy changes. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes.

14. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Nixerly Ltd
Email: info@nixerly.com
Address: Dunshaughlin, Co.Meath

15. COMPLAINTS

If you have a complaint about our use of your personal data or response to your requests, you can contact your local data protection supervisory authority. In Ireland, this is the Data Protection Commission (www.dataprotection.ie).