Privacy Policy

Introduction

Annota ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, submit an application, participate in training, or work as a tasker on our platform.

Information we collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Contact and identity information — such as your name, email address, and information you provide in application forms.
• Training and work information — including experience level, assessment results, mentor interactions, hours worked, and account activity.
• Payment information — such as e-wallet details (e.g. PayPal, M-Pesa, Binance) needed to process earnings. We do not store full payment credentials beyond what is required for payouts.
• Technical information — including IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data collected through cookies or similar technologies.

How we use your information

We use collected information to:

• Review and process applications
• Provide training, mentorship, and platform access
• Manage tasking accounts and assign work
• Process payments and communicate about earnings
• Improve our website, programs, and services
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

Sharing of information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with service providers who assist with hosting, communications, payments, or analytics, and only as necessary to operate our platform. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of Annota, our users, or others.

Data retention

We retain personal information for as long as needed to provide our services, fulfill the purposes described in this policy, and comply with applicable legal requirements. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize it.

Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal information. To make a request, contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at privacy@annota.com.