Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 01/01/2026

1. Introduction
Welcome to Minsk Talents (“we,” “our,” “us”). We operate the invitation-only freelancer marketplace platform available at www.minsktalents.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently and securely. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Platform as a Business Client (“Client”) or as a visiting user.


Welcome to Minsk Talents (“we,” “our,” “us”). We operate the invitation-only freelancer marketplace platform available at www.minsktalents.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently and securely. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Platform as a Business Client (“Client”) or as a visiting user.

2. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide:

  • Account Information: Name, email, phone number, company details, job title, profile picture.
  • Business Client Data: Project descriptions, budget ranges, communication with Experts, feedback, payment information (processed via secure third-party gateways).
  • Expert Data (During Application): CV/portfolio, work history, skills, responses to technical tests, interview notes. (For invited applicants only).
  • Communications: Records of your interactions with us (support tickets, emails).

B. Automatically Collected Information:

  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, time spent, referring URL.
  • Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies and similar tech to maintain session state, analyze trends, and improve the Platform. You can control cookie settings via your browser.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the Platform.
  • Process your invitations, applications, and project postings.
  • Facilitate connections between Clients and Experts.
  • Process transactions and send related information (invoices, receipts).
  • Communicate with you (support, updates, security alerts).
  • Comply with Egyptian legal obligations, including tax and data protection laws.
  • Improve our Platform, services, and user experience.
  • Prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR & Egyptian Law)
We process your data based on:

  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our services to you.
  • Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our Platform securely.
  • Legal Compliance: To meet our obligations under Egyptian law.
  • Consent: Where required by law and explicitly provided by you (e.g., for marketing emails).

5. Sharing Your Information
We may share information with:

  • Verified Experts: Necessary project details are shared with matched Experts to facilitate the engagement.
  • Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist our operations (hosting, payment processing, analytics), under strict confidentiality.
  • Legal Authorities: If required by Egyptian law, regulation, or legal process.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition.

6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined, to comply with legal obligations (e.g., Egyptian commercial and tax law requiring records for 5+ years), resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

7. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:

  • Access, Correction, Deletion: Request access to, correction, or deletion of your personal data.
  • Restriction/Objection: Object to or restrict certain processing.
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format.
  • Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent.
    To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@minsktalents.com. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.

8. International Data Transfers
Your data is primarily processed in Egypt. If transferred outside Egypt, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place as required by law.

9. Data Security
We implement robust technical and organizational measures (encryption, access controls, secure protocols) to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure.

10. Children’s Privacy
Our Platform is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy. The “Last Updated” date will reflect changes. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:
Minsk Talents
Cairo, Egypt.
Email: privacy@minsktalents.com
Phone: 01015597550