Effective Date: 17 December 2025
Contact: team@aifreelance.space
This Cookies Policy explains how [Marketplace Operator] (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on the online marketplace platform, website, and related services (collectively, the “Platform”).
This policy should be read together with our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies allow a website to recognize your device, store preferences, enable functionality, and collect information about usage.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser), or
- Persistent cookies (stored until deleted or expired).
2. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the Platform and cannot be disabled in our systems.
They are used to:
- Enable core site functionality
- Maintain user sessions and authentication
- Prevent fraudulent activity
- Ensure security and load balancing
Legal basis: Legitimate interest / necessity for service delivery.
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Platform to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features.
They may include:
- Language preferences
- Account settings
- Interface customization
Legal basis: Consent (where required).
2.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies collect aggregated and anonymized information about how Users interact with the Platform.
They help us:
- Understand usage patterns
- Improve functionality and performance
- Identify errors or technical issues
We may use third-party analytics providers. Data collected does not directly identify individual Users.
Legal basis: Consent (where required).
2.4 Security and Fraud-Prevention Cookies
These cookies help detect suspicious activity, prevent abuse, and protect User accounts.
They may be used to:
- Detect automated or malicious behavior
- Enforce rate limits
- Identify compromised sessions
Legal basis: Legitimate interest.
2.5 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services integrated into the Platform, such as:
- Payment processors
- Analytics providers
- Infrastructure and security providers
We do not control third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of those third parties.
3. COOKIES WE DO NOT USE
We do not use cookies to:
- Sell personal data
- Track Users across unrelated websites for advertising purposes
- Profile Users for automated decision-making with legal or significant effects
4. COOKIE CONSENT AND MANAGEMENT
4.1 Consent Mechanism
Where required by applicable law, non-essential cookies are used only after you provide explicit consent through a cookie banner or preference center.
You may withdraw consent at any time.
4.2 Managing Cookies via Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block some or all cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect Platform functionality.
5. DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY
Information collected via cookies may constitute personal data under applicable data protection laws.
For more information on:
- What data we collect
- How we use and protect it
- Your rights as a data subject
Please review our Privacy Policy.
6. MARKETPLACE ROLE DISCLAIMER
The Company operates solely as a technological marketplace provider. Cookies used on the Platform relate only to Platform functionality and services.
We are not responsible for cookies or tracking technologies used by:
- Independent Sellers
- External websites
- Linked third-party services
7. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIES POLICY
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or Platform operations.
Material changes will be communicated via the Platform. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
8. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, contact:
Email: team@aifreelance.space
