Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 2, 2025
Governing Law: State of North Carolina, USA
Compliance: CCPA & GDPR

1. Introduction

198work.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit or use our website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of data:

  • Account Information: name, email, username, password
  • Listing Data: titles, descriptions, images, categories, and location details
  • Payment Data: billing address, transaction details (processed by third-party gateways such as Stripe or PayPal)
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information via cookies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Process payments and subscriptions
  • Communicate with users about listings or account updates
  • Prevent fraud and ensure site security
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to personalize your experience and analyze site performance.
You may disable cookies through your browser, but some features may not work properly.
More details are available in our Cookie Policy.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data.
We may share limited data with:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Legal authorities if required by law

6. CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Request disclosure of personal data collected
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of data sale (we do not sell data)

You can exercise these rights by contacting privacy@198work.com.

7. GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you are located in the EU, you have rights to access, correct, or delete your data, and withdraw consent at any time.

8. Data Retention

We retain user data only as long as necessary for business or legal compliance.

9. Security

We use SSL encryption and secure hosting to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted here with a new effective date.

12. Contact Us

For any questions, contact:
📧 privacy@198work.com
📍 Raleigh, North Carolina, USA