Get Paid Abroad

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Privacy Policy

Introduction and Scope

This Privacy Policy explains how Get Paid Abroad ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your personal information when you use our website at getpaidabroad.com and our services related to freelance invoicing, contracts, rates, and payment methods for international clients (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

This policy applies to all users of the Services, including freelancers, independent contractors, and clients who use our platform to manage cross-border payments, contracts, and related financial information. It does not apply to third-party websites or services that we do not control.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, information collected automatically when you use the Services, and information from third parties.

Information You Provide

  • Account and Profile Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, password, country of residence, tax identification number, and business details.
  • Contract and Invoice Data: We collect the content of contracts, invoices, and related documents you create or upload, including client names, project details, rates, currencies, and payment terms.
  • Payment Information: To facilitate payments, we collect payment method details such as bank account numbers, routing numbers, PayPal or other payment processor identifiers, and transaction history. We do not store full credit card numbers; payment card data is processed by our PCI-DSS compliant payment processors.
  • Communications: We collect information from your communications with us, including support requests, emails, and feedback.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the Services, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and actions taken.
  • Device Information: We collect device identifiers and similar information.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. See the "Cookies and Third-Party Services" section below.

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as payment processors, identity verification services, and publicly available sources, to verify your identity and comply with legal obligations.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Providing and Improving the Services: To create and manage your account, process invoices and payments, facilitate contract creation, and provide customer support.
  • Compliance and Verification: To verify your identity, comply with anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) requirements, and meet tax reporting obligations.
  • Communication: To send you transactional messages, such as payment confirmations and invoice reminders, and to respond to your inquiries.
  • Marketing: To send you promotional communications about our Services, subject to your opt-out preferences.
  • Security and Fraud Prevention: To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security incidents, and other illegal activities.
  • Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds: performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, your consent (where required), and our legitimate interests in operating and improving the Services.

Data Security Measures

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit using TLS and at rest using industry-standard encryption.
  • Access controls and authentication requirements for our systems.
  • Regular security assessments and monitoring.
  • Employee training on data protection and confidentiality.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:

  • Access: The right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
  • Restriction and Objection: The right to restrict or object to certain processing activities.
  • Portability: The right to receive your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Opt-Out of Marketing: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the emails or contacting us.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in the "How to Contact Us for Privacy Inquiries" section below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

California Residents (CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete, the right to correct, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell your personal information. To exercise CPRA rights, contact privacy@getpaidabroad.com.

Cookies and Third-Party Services

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

We may use third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf, such as payment processing, identity verification, analytics, and email delivery. These providers have access to personal information needed to perform their functions but are not permitted to use it for other purposes. We require them to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security measures.

We may also use analytics services like Google Analytics to understand how users interact with the Services. These services may collect information about your use of the Services and other websites over time.

How to Contact Us for Privacy Inquiries

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

  • Privacy Email: privacy@getpaidabroad.com
  • Phone: +1 (415) 555-0142
  • Mailing Address: Suite 410, 2211 Filbert Street, San Francisco, CA 94123, United States

For California residents: To exercise CPRA rights, contact privacy@getpaidabroad.com.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and, where appropriate, by email. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of the updated policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

Last Updated

This Privacy Policy was last updated on October 29, 2026.