Privacy Policy

1. Who this policy covers

This policy applies to visitors, prospective and active clients, engineer applicants and network members, and authorized users of OUTSEED workspaces. OUTSEED acts as the controller of information collected through this website unless a separate client agreement states otherwise.

2. Information we collect

We collect information you provide directly, including:

• Client account details such as name, business email, organization, authentication settings, and workspace activity.
• Project-request details such as objectives, technologies, coverage needs, budget context, messages, approvals, tasks, and recorded delivery time.
• Engineer application details such as identity and contact information, professional history, skills, certifications, availability, location or timezone, screening responses, and engagement activity.
• Communications, support requests, and feedback sent to OUTSEED.

We also process limited technical information needed to run and secure the service, such as IP address, device and browser information, sign-in events, security audit records, and session identifiers.

3. How we use information

We use information to review and respond to project requests, vet and match engineers, arrange approved introductions, prepare plans and commercial proposals, provide and monitor services, maintain account security, prevent misuse, support users, meet contractual and legal obligations, and improve the reliability of the platform.

We do not sell personal information. We do not use project-request or engineer-application information for unrelated advertising.

4. Engineer identity and controlled introductions

Clients initially see capability-based profiles without private identity details. OUTSEED may share an engineer's identity and direct professional details only after the engineer accepts an assignment and OUTSEED approves the introduction, or another lawful basis applies. Engineers should not include client-confidential information in profile fields.

5. Project and security data

Project requests are reviewed by OUTSEED and relevant assigned engineers. Do not place passwords, private keys, access tokens, production datasets, patient records, payment-card data, or other secrets in a request form. Sensitive delivery information should be exchanged only through an approved channel and under the applicable client agreement.

6. Service providers and disclosures

We may disclose information to vetted engineers and subcontractors who need it for an approved engagement, and to providers that support hosting, authentication, communications, security, and business operations. These recipients are limited to the information reasonably needed for their role. We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect rights or safety, or as part of a business reorganization subject to appropriate safeguards.

7. International processing

OUTSEED supports remote cross-border delivery, so information may be processed outside your country. Where required, we use contractual or other recognized safeguards for international transfers. A client agreement may impose additional residency or access restrictions for project data.

8. Retention

We retain account, application, project, security, and commercial records only for as long as reasonably needed for the purposes described here, to provide an active service, resolve disputes, preserve audit history, and meet legal or contractual requirements. Retention periods may differ by record type and client agreement. Information is deleted or de-identified when it is no longer required.

9. Cookies and browser storage

The platform uses strictly necessary session technologies to keep signed-in users authenticated and protect accounts. The project-request experience may use browser-local storage so an unfinished request can continue after sign-up or sign-in. OUTSEED also uses Google Analytics to understand aggregate website use; Google Analytics may use cookies or similar device information for measurement. OUTSEED does not use project-request or engineer-application information for advertising.

You can limit analytics through your browser's cookie or privacy settings, use any consent choices presented on the website, or use Google's Analytics opt-out browser add-on. Blocking optional storage may reduce measurement but should not prevent access to public pages.

10. Security

We apply administrative and technical safeguards designed to protect information, including access controls, authentication protections, encrypted transport, security headers, audit records, and role-based workspace access. No internet service can guarantee absolute security. Please report suspected unauthorized access promptly.

11. Your choices and rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to request access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, portability, or withdrawal of consent. You may also have a right to complain to a local data-protection authority. We may need to verify your identity and retain information where required by law or an active agreement.

12. Children

OUTSEED is a business service and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18 through the client or engineer workflows.

13. Changes and contact

We may update this policy as the service or legal requirements change. The effective date above identifies the current version. Questions and privacy requests may be sent to contact@outseed.me.