Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 12, 2025

Introduction

At Creators Market, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

Discord Authentication Data

When you sign in with Discord, we collect:

  • Discord User ID
  • Discord Username
  • Discord Avatar
  • Email address (if provided by Discord)

Note: The "Manage Email" permission is requested by Discord OAuth to access your email address. We do NOT send emails or modify your email settings. This is solely for account identification purposes.

Application Information

If you apply to become a freelancer, we collect:

  • Professional information (professions, experience, skills)
  • Portfolio and work examples
  • Working preferences and availability
  • Responses to application questions

Portfolio Data

For approved freelancers, we store:

  • Portfolio content (bio, skills, projects)
  • Custom profile pictures and thumbnails
  • Social media links
  • Portfolio banner images
  • Availability status

Usage Data

We automatically collect:

  • Portfolio view counts
  • Review and rating information
  • Activity timestamps

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Process freelancer applications
  • Display your portfolio to potential clients
  • Facilitate communication between freelancers and clients
  • Send important notifications via Discord DMs (application status, reviews, etc.)
  • Improve our platform and user experience
  • Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
  • Comply with legal obligations

Important: We will NEVER sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Discord Integration

Creators Market integrates with Discord for authentication and communication:

  • We use Discord OAuth 2.0 for secure authentication
  • The "Manage Email" permission only allows us to read your email address - we cannot send emails or modify settings
  • We may send you Discord DMs for important notifications (application updates, review notifications)
  • All transactions and project communications happen through Discord tickets in our server
  • Your Discord profile information may be displayed on your portfolio

Data Storage & Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

  • Data is stored securely using PostgreSQL with encrypted connections
  • User authentication is handled through Supabase with secure OAuth
  • Uploaded images are stored on secure cloud storage (UploadThing/Cloudinary)
  • All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption
  • Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct your information through your dashboard
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Portability: Request your data in a portable format
  • Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our Discord server.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. When you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required by law to retain it.

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain your login session
  • Remember your preferences
  • Track portfolio views (anonymous, session-based)
  • Improve site functionality and user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect site functionality.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Discord: For authentication and communication
  • Supabase: For secure database and authentication management
  • UploadThing: For image hosting and management
  • Vercel: For hosting and content delivery

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

By using Creators Market, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.