Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Task Annotation Inc. ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Task Annotation platform ("Service").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you provide to us, including:

• Account Information: Name, email address, username, password
• Profile Information: Professional background, expertise areas, qualifications
• Payment Information: Payment method details, tax information
• Communication Data: Messages, support requests, feedback
• Work Product: Annotations, evaluations, and other contributions

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Service:

• Usage Data: How you interact with our platform, time spent on tasks
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Log Data: Access times, pages viewed, errors encountered
• Cookies and Tracking: See our Cookies Policy for details

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Primary Purposes

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our Service
• Process your work contributions and calculate compensation
• Communicate with you about your account and tasks
• Improve our platform and develop new features
• Ensure quality and security of our Service
• Comply with legal obligations

3.2 AI Training and Development

Your contributions (annotations, evaluations, etc.) are used to train and improve AI models. This data may be shared with our clients in aggregated, anonymized form or as specified in your contributor agreement.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate our platform, including payment processors, cloud storage providers, and communication tools.

4.2 Business Partners

We may share aggregated, anonymized work product with AI companies and research organizations. Personal identifying information is not included unless specifically consented to.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our company, users, or others.

4.4 Business Transfers

If we're involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

5.1 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and penetration testing
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Employee training on data protection
• SOC 2 Type II certification

5.2 Data Breach

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Specific retention periods include:

• Account Information: Until account deletion plus 30 days
• Work Product: 7 years or as required by client agreements
• Payment Records: 7 years for tax and compliance purposes
• Communication Data: 3 years from last interaction

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to access, update, or correct your personal information through your account settings or by contacting us.

7.2 Data Portability

You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.

7.3 Deletion

You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.

7.4 Objection and Restriction

You can object to certain processing of your data or request restriction of processing.

7.5 Withdrawal of Consent

Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by regulatory authorities
• Adequacy decisions by relevant data protection authorities
• Certification schemes and codes of conduct

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookies Policy.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes through email or a prominent notice on our platform.

13. Regional Privacy Rights

13.1 European Union (GDPR)

If you're in the EU, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

13.2 California (CCPA)

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to opt-out of sales.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

Privacy Officer
Task Annotation Inc.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-800-GPT-ANNO
Address: 123 AI Street, Tech Valley, CA 94000