Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At DirectEarn AI, operated by The Open Record, L3C, we understand that people seeking gig work are often in vulnerable financial situations. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Email address and name when you sign up
• Skills, experience, and work preferences you share
• Location information for local opportunity matching
• Feedback and reviews about gig platforms
• Communication with our support team

Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage patterns and feature interactions
• Device information and browser type
• IP address and general location
• Pages visited and time spent on our platform

How We Use Your Information

• Personalized Matching: Analyze your skills to recommend relevant gig opportunities
• Market Intelligence: Provide insights on platform saturation and earning potential
• Scam Protection: Alert you to fraudulent or problematic platforms
• Service Improvement: Enhance our AI recommendations and user experience
• Communication: Send you relevant updates, alerts, and educational content
• Account Management: Maintain your profile and subscription status

What We DON'T Do

Information Sharing

We may share aggregated, non-identifiable data (like "30% of users in Detroit found success with TaskRabbit") to improve our service and help the broader community. We may also share information:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal requirements
• To protect against fraud or abuse
• With service providers who help us operate the platform (under strict privacy agreements)

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted data transmission, secure password storage, and regular security audits. However, no system is 100% secure, and we encourage you to use strong, unique passwords.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt out of non-essential communications
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@theopenrecord.org

Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for account management and site functionality. We also use analytics cookies to understand how our platform is used and improve the experience. You can disable non-essential cookies in your browser settings.

Children's Privacy

DirectEarn AI is intended for adults seeking employment opportunities. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If we learn that we have collected information from a minor, we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy as our service evolves. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or prominent notice on our platform. Continued use after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us: