Glide Global Inc. – Privacy Policy

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Glide Global Inc. ("Glide," "we," "our," or "us") provides a platform that connects accounting and finance talent with firms seeking fractional or project-based support ("Platform"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information from users of our website (glideglobal.co) and Platform (app.try-glide.com) (together, the "Services").

By using our Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

1.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and password.
  • Talent Information: When applying as a candidate, we collect your resume, work history, skills, certifications, and other relevant professional information.
  • Client Information: When you post a project or engage talent, we collect details such as company name, job description, and project requirements.
  • Billing Information: We collect and process billing details (such as name, billing address, and payment information) via Stripe, our payment processor.
  • Communications: If you contact us via email or chat, we may store your messages and contact details.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our website or app, we automatically collect:

  • Device and browser information
  • IP address and approximate location
  • Usage data, such as pages viewed, time spent, and referring URLs
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
  • Facilitate communication between Clients and Talent
  • Process payments and invoices
  • Send transactional emails and updates (via SendGrid)
  • Verify identity and prevent fraud
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Analyze usage trends and improve user experience

We do not sell or rent personal data.

3. How We Share Information

We may share your information as follows:

  • With Service Providers: We use trusted third parties to operate our Services, such as:
    • Stripe (payment processing)
    • SendGrid (email delivery)
    • Supabase (database and authentication)
  • With Other Users: When you apply for or post a project, limited profile information may be shared between Clients and Talent.
  • For Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred.

We require all partners and vendors to maintain adequate data protection standards.

4. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

5. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including encryption of data in transit and secure storage via Supabase and AWS infrastructure. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you signed in
  • Remember preferences
  • Analyze site usage
  • Improve marketing performance

You can modify cookie settings in your browser, but some features may not function properly.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

California Residents (CCPA)

You have the right to request:

  • Disclosure of what personal data we collect, use, or share
  • Deletion of your personal data (subject to legal exceptions)
  • Opt-out of sale of personal data (Glide does not sell personal data)

EU/EEA/UK Residents (GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@glideglobal.co.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in the United States or other countries where we or our service providers operate. We ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws (including standard contractual clauses under GDPR).

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe we have done so, please contact us to delete such information.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Glide Global Inc.

Email: privacy@try-glide.com

Address: 441 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10007