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Last updated: February 9, 2026

Thank you for using UpHunt ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our platform at https://uphunt.io. By using UpHunt, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Data

We collect the following personal information from you:

  • Name — to personalize your experience and communicate with you effectively.
  • Email — to send you important information regarding your subscriptions, updates, and communication.
  • Payment Information — to process your subscriptions securely. We do not store payment information on our servers. Payments are processed by trusted third-party processors (Stripe).
  • Upwork Account Credentials — if you opt in to our auto-apply or commission features, we may store OAuth tokens or session data required to submit proposals on your behalf. These credentials are encrypted at rest and never shared.

1.2 Non-Personal Data

We may use cookies and similar technologies to collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing patterns. This helps us enhance your experience, analyze trends, and improve our services.

1.3 Job Data

We collect and process publicly available job postings from platforms such as Upwork. This data is used to power our AI-driven job feeds, scoring, and notification features. We do not collect or store any personally identifiable information from job postings.

2. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Processing your subscription and providing job alert services
  • Delivering AI-powered job feeds, scoring, and instant notifications via Slack, Telegram, or Webhooks
  • Submitting proposals on your behalf if you enable the auto-apply feature
  • Sending order confirmations and providing customer support
  • Improving our platform and developing new features
  • Complying with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We share data only with third-party services required to operate UpHunt, including payment processors (Stripe), email delivery services, and infrastructure providers (MongoDB Atlas, Vercel). All third-party partners are bound by data protection agreements.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive data at rest and in transit (TLS/SSL)
  • Secure storage of credentials using hashing and encryption
  • Access controls and regular security audits
  • No plain-text storage of passwords or Upwork account credentials

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law. Job data collected from public sources may be retained indefinitely for research and analytics purposes.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing of your data
  • Data portability

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@uphunt.io.

7. Cookies

UpHunt uses essential cookies for authentication and session management. We may also use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our platform. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Children's Privacy

UpHunt is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We may notify you via email about significant changes. Continued use of UpHunt after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Email: info@uphunt.io

By using UpHunt, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.