Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 20, 2025

  1. Introduction

Welcome to Scaffald ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

Scaffald is a platform that connects construction organizations with workers, making it easier for organizations to hire and manage workers and teams. Workers can create profiles and receive a Scaffald score based on the information they provide, helping organizations quickly assess and select the best candidates for their projects.

By accessing or using Scaffald, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our platform.

  1. Information We Collect


2.1 Personal Information.

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Account Information:

Name, email address, password (encrypted), profile picture, and other information you provide when creating an account.

Profile Information:

For workers: Professional experience, skills, certifications, education, location, availability, and other information relevant to your professional profile.

For organizations: Company name, industry, size, location, and other business-related information.

Identity Verification:

Information used to verify your identity, which may include government-issued identification documents.

Payment Information:

Credit card details, bank account information, and billing addresses when you make payments through our platform. Note that payment information is processed by our third-party payment processor, Stripe.

Communications:

Information you provide when contacting us or communicating with other users through our platform.


2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information about how you interact with our platform:

Device Information:

IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and other technical information about your device.

Log Data:

Information about your use of our platform, including pages visited, features used, actions taken, time spent, and other interaction data.

Location Data:

General location information derived from your IP address or more precise location if you grant us permission.

Cookies and Similar Technologies:

Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies. See our Cookie Policy section for more details.


2.3 Content

Images and Media:

Photos, documents, or other media you upload to your profile or share through our platform.

User-Generated Content:

Reviews, ratings, messages, and other content you create or share on our platform.

  1. How We Use Your Information


We use your information for the following purposes:

3.1 Provide and Improve Our Services
- Facilitate connections between workers and organizations.
- Process and manage hiring requests.
- Calculate and display Scaffald scores for worker profiles.
- Enable team management and organization member features.
- Authenticate users and maintain account security.
- Improve and optimize our platform's functionality and user experience
- Develop new features and services

3.2 Communications
- Send important notifications about your account or the platform.
- Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries.
- Send service-related announcements and updates.
- Send marketing communications about our services, promotions, or events.

3.3 Analytics and Research
- Analyze usage patterns to understand how users interact with our platform.
- Conduct research and analysis to improve our services.
- Generate insights about the construction industry and workforce.

3.4 Safety and Security
- Verify user identities and prevent fraud.
- Monitor and prevent potentially prohibited or illegal activities.
- Enforce our Terms of Service and other policies.
- Check uploaded images for inappropriate content.

  1. How We Share Your Information


4.1 With Other Users
Worker Profiles:
Information you include in your worker profile may be visible to organizations on the platform, depending on your privacy settings and whether an organization has unlocked your profile.
Organization Profiles:
Information you include in your organization profile may be visible to workers and other users on the platform.
Communications:
When you communicate with other users through our platform, we share the content of those communications with the intended recipients.

4.2 Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:
Payment Processing: Stripe for processing payments.
Email Services: Resend for sending emails.
Notifications: Knock for managing notifications.
Analytics: PostHog for tracking user behavior and analytics.
Error Tracking: Sentry for monitoring and fixing errors.
Cloud Services: Hosting and storage providers.
These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as directed by us and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency). We may also disclose your information to:
- Enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements.
- Protect and defend our rights or property.
- Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with our services.
- Protect the personal safety of users or the public.

4.4 Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or uses of your information.

  1. Data Storage and Security


We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your information may be stored and processed in any country where we have operations or where our service providers are located. By using Scaffald, you consent to the transfer of information to countries outside of your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules.
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

  1. Your Rights and Choices


Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us.
  • Access: Request access to the personal information we have about you
  • Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information.
  • Restriction: Request that we restrict the processing of your information.
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your information.
  • Objection: Object to our processing of your information.

  1. Cookie Policy


7.1 What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.

7.2 Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies:
Essential for the operation of our platform. These cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access.
Functional Cookies:
Help us remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience.
Analytics Cookies:
Collect information about how you use our platform, helping us improve its functionality and user experience.
Marketing Cookies:
Track your browsing habits to deliver advertising relevant to your interests.

7.3 Cookie Management
You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner when you first visit our platform. You can also control cookies through your browser settings, which allow you to delete existing cookies and set preferences for future cookies.

  1. Policy Changes


We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: support@scaffald.com