Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 13, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Aavokado ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Services").
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the Services, express interest in obtaining information about us or our products and services, or otherwise contact us. This includes:
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
- Professional information (trade, skills, work experience, certifications)
- Profile photos and work portfolio images
- Location data (with your consent)
- Employment history and qualifications
- Account credentials (email and password)
- Payment information (if applicable)
Information Automatically Collected
When you access our Services, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
- Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers
- IP address and general geographic location
- Browser type and version (for web access)
- App usage data, features accessed, and time spent
- Crash reports and performance data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage your account
- Connect you with job opportunities and potential employers
- Facilitate communication between workers and businesses
- Send you relevant notifications, updates, and marketing communications
- Improve our Services and develop new features
- Ensure platform safety, security, and fraud prevention
- Comply with legal obligations
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information in the following situations:
- With Businesses: When you apply for jobs, your profile information is shared with the posting business
- With Other Users: Information you include in your public profile is visible to other users
- With Service Providers: We share data with third-party vendors who assist our operations (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
- For Legal Reasons: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no electronic transmission over the internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: Request access to your personal data
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data (you can delete your account in Settings)
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Opt-out of marketing communications
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@aavokado.com or use the in-app settings.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you Services. We may retain certain information as required by law, to resolve disputes, enforce agreements, or for legitimate business purposes. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Our mobile app may use similar technologies for analytics and functionality purposes.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will delete that information promptly.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
12. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your information. We do not sell personal information.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@aavokado.com
Address: 123 Worker Street, Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94102