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Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 2026 · Effective: August 11, 2026
Kredku (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights as a user of our platform. By using Kredku, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1What We Collect
We collect information you provide directly and information generated through your use of the platform:
Identity & Account Data
Full name, email address, mobile number, date of birth, profile photo, and government-issued ID details submitted for verification.
Professional Information
Skills, work experience, education, certifications, portfolio photos, and work history you add to your profile.
Usage & Activity Data
Pages visited, searches performed, profiles viewed, messages sent, and interactions with the platform.
Device & Technical Data
IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and crash/error logs.
Location Data
City and region-level location data to show relevant professionals and improve local search results.
Financial Data
Payment method details for premium subscriptions — processed securely via PCI-DSS certified processors; we do not store card details.
2How We Use Your Data
Your data is used to operate, improve, and personalize the Kredku platform:
- Create and maintain your professional profile and Kredku Score
- Verify your identity, certifications, and professional background
- Match customers with relevant professionals based on skills and location
- Send important service notifications, job enquiries, and platform updates
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and platform violations
- Analyze usage to improve features and personalize your experience
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
- Send marketing communications (you may opt out at any time)
3Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:
Service Providers
Cloud hosting, payment processors, identity verification partners, and analytics providers who process data on our behalf under strict data processing agreements.
Customers & Clients
Your public profile information (name, profession, reviews, Kredku Score, portfolio) is visible to customers searching the platform.
Verification Partners
Government ID and background check providers to verify your identity and credentials.
Legal Authorities
When required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, and property of Kredku users.
4Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
Encryption
All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256).
Access Controls
Role-based access control and multi-factor authentication for staff.
Audits
Regular security audits and penetration testing by independent experts.
Despite these measures, no system is 100% secure. If you suspect a security incident involving your account, please contact us immediately at kredku.support@gmail.com.
5Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data on your profile.
Request deletion of your account and personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Object to data processing for direct marketing or based on legitimate interests.
Request that we limit processing of your data in certain circumstances.
To exercise any of these rights, contact our DPO at kredku.support@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.
7Contact DPO
Our Data Protection Officer oversees all data privacy matters. For questions, requests, or complaints regarding your personal data:
Response Time
We respond to all data privacy requests within 30 days of receipt.
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. Material changes will be notified via email or a prominent notice on the platform at least 30 days in advance.