Freelancea LLC
Last Updated: October 15, 2025 | Effective Date: October 15, 2025
Welcome to Freelancea's Cookie Policy. This policy explains how Freelancea ("we," "us," "our," or "the Company") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at freelancea.net and all associated platforms, mobile applications, and services (collectively referred to as "the Platform").
We are committed to transparency about how we collect and use data. This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service to understand how we protect your privacy while delivering an optimal user experience.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide reporting information.
A cookie typically contains:
In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies including:
Small transparent graphic images placed on web pages or in emails that allow us to track whether you have viewed a particular page or email message. Web beacons are often used in conjunction with cookies.
Technologies such as HTML5 local storage and browser cache that allow data to be stored locally on your device. These can store more information than cookies and are not automatically deleted when you close your browser.
Code packages used in our mobile applications that enable data collection for analytics, advertising, and functionality purposes.
A technique that combines information about your device, browser, operating system, and settings to create a unique identifier.
Features from social media platforms (such as "Like" buttons, "Share" buttons, or embedded content) that may allow those platforms to collect information about your browsing activity.
We use cookies for several important reasons:
To enable core features of the Platform that you have requested, such as:
To understand how visitors use the Platform and identify areas for improvement:
To provide you with content, features, and experiences tailored to your interests:
To deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness:
To enable sharing and social features:
We categorize cookies based on their purpose and function:
Purpose: These cookies are essential for the Platform to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems.
What they do:
Duration: Typically session cookies that expire when you close your browser, though some may persist longer for security purposes.
Examples: session_id, csrf_token, load_balancer, cookie_consent
Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the performance of our contract with you and to comply with legal obligations.
Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Platform by collecting and reporting anonymous information.
Third-Party Services We Use:
Examples: _ga, _gid, _hjid, mp_*
Your Rights: You can opt out of these cookies through your browser settings or the opt-out links provided above. Disabling these cookies will not affect the functionality of the Platform.
Purpose: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization based on your interactions with the Platform.
What they do:
Duration: Typically persistent cookies lasting from 30 days to 2 years, depending on the specific function.
Examples: user_preferences, lang, timezone, recent_searches, dashboard_layout
Your Rights: You can delete these cookies through your browser settings. Without these cookies, some features may not function as expected, but core functionality will remain available.
Purpose: These cookies track your browsing activity across websites to build a profile of your interests and display relevant advertisements.
Third-Party Advertising Partners:
Examples: _fbp, IDE, __qca, bcookie
Your Rights: You can opt out of interest-based advertising through browser settings, industry opt-out tools, individual partner opt-out links, or your device's advertising settings.
Purpose: These cookies enable social media features and track your interactions with social content.
Social Media Platforms We Integrate:
You have several options for managing cookies:
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Instructions for popular browsers:
Google Chrome:
Mozilla Firefox:
Safari (macOS):
When you first visit Freelancea, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences by category. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
You can opt out of interest-based advertising from many advertising networks through:
Cookies may collect various types of information, including:
Technical Information:
Browsing Information:
Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding cookies and the personal data they collect:
Under GDPR and UK GDPR, you have:
Under CCPA and CPRA, you have:
To exercise any of your privacy rights:
Response Time: We will respond within 30 days (or as required by applicable law)
No Fee: Exercising your rights is generally free of charge
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
When we make material changes to this Cookie Policy, we will:
Your continued use of the Platform after we post changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy, unless you take action to disable or opt out of cookies.
When we send you marketing emails, we may use tracking technologies to understand how you interact with our emails:
What we track:
We use the following email service providers that may set cookies:
You can reduce email tracking by:
Our mobile applications (iOS and Android) use similar tracking technologies to cookies:
What we collect through mobile apps:
iOS:
Android:
The Freelancea Platform may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications. When you click on these links and leave our Platform, those third parties may set their own cookies on your device.
We may embed content from third-party services such as:
These embedded services may set cookies even if you don't interact with them.
Freelancea is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or any other means.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information through cookies:
In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in the United States, we:
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect cookie data:
Technical Measures:
Organizational Measures:
Disabling all cookies will prevent you from logging into your Freelancea account and using most features of the Platform. Essential cookies are necessary for the site to function. You can disable non-essential cookies while keeping essential ones enabled.
No, you will see the same number of advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests because they won't be personalized based on your browsing behavior.
Yes, cookie settings are device and browser-specific. Opting out on one device does not affect other devices. You must manage cookie preferences separately on each device and browser.
No, cookies are simple text files and cannot execute code, spread viruses, or harm your device. However, cookies can be used for tracking purposes, which some users may consider a privacy concern.
No, we never store sensitive information like credit card numbers or passwords in cookies. Cookies may contain session identifiers or user IDs, but not the sensitive data itself.
No, deleting cookies will not delete your Freelancea account or data. However, you will be logged out and will need to sign in again. Your preferences may also be reset.
Yes, our cookie consent manager allows you to accept or reject cookies by category (essential, performance, functionality, advertising, social media). You have granular control over your preferences.
We recommend reviewing your cookie settings whenever:
For questions, concerns, or requests related to cookies:
General Cookie Questions:
Email: support@freelancea.net
Subject: "Cookie Inquiry"
Business Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM PST
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48-72 business hours. Complex requests may take longer (up to 30 days).
If you do not agree with this Cookie Policy, please discontinue use of the Platform and adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies from Freelancea.
For any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at cookies@freelancea.net.
Thank you for trusting Freelancea with your privacy.
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