Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026
1. Information We Collect
ShiftCoast collects information provided during account creation and platform use, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Account role (worker or business)
- Profile details, skills, availability, and company information
- Job posting and application activity
- Communications through the platform
Payment information is processed securely through Stripe. ShiftCoast does not store full credit card details.
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Operate and improve the ShiftCoast platform
- Match workers with businesses
- Process payments and payouts
- Provide customer support
- Prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity
- Send important account or platform updates
ShiftCoast does not sell personal information to third parties.
3. Data Sharing
We may share limited profile and job-related information between workers and businesses to facilitate job matching and platform functionality.
We may also share information with trusted third-party providers that help operate the platform, including payment processors, hosting providers, analytics tools, and communication services.
Information may also be disclosed when required by law or when necessary to protect the safety, rights, or integrity of users or the platform.
4. Payments & Third-Party Services
Payments are processed securely through Stripe. By using ShiftCoast, users may also be subject to Stripe's terms and privacy policies.
ShiftCoast may rely on trusted third-party providers for infrastructure, analytics, authentication, email delivery, and platform functionality.
5. Cookies & Analytics
ShiftCoast may use cookies, session tracking, and analytics tools to improve user experience, platform performance, and security. Users may disable certain cookies through their browser settings, though some platform functionality may be affected.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to help protect user information, including secure authentication and encrypted connections where applicable. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and ShiftCoast cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. User Rights
Users may access or update their account information through platform settings. Users may also request deletion of personal information, subject to legal, payment, tax, fraud prevention, and operational requirements.
8. Eligibility
Users must be at least 18 years old to use ShiftCoast.
9. Changes to This Policy
ShiftCoast may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact
For privacy-related questions or support requests, users may contact ShiftCoast through the platform's support channels.