Data Deletion Instructions Policy for Gig Workers Universe

Last Updated: May 15, 2023

At Gig Workers Universe, we are committed to protecting your privacy and providing you with control over your personal information. This Data Deletion Instructions Policy outlines the procedures and guidelines for requesting the deletion of your data from our systems. Please read this policy carefully to understand your rights and how to exercise them.

  1. Data Deletion Requests

a. Right to Data Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information held by Gig Workers Universe. This right is subject to applicable laws and regulations governing data retention periods.

b. Submitting a Deletion Request: To initiate a data deletion request, please contact us using the contact information provided at the end of this policy. Please provide us with the necessary details to identify and locate your data accurately.

c. Verification of Request: In order to protect your privacy and prevent unauthorized data deletion requests, we may ask you to verify your identity before processing the request. This may involve providing additional information or documentation.

  1. Processing Data Deletion Requests

a. Timeframe: We will make reasonable efforts to process your data deletion request in a timely manner, within the timeframes required by applicable laws. However, please note that certain legal obligations or technical limitations may prevent immediate or complete deletion of your data.

b. Scope of Deletion: Upon receipt of a valid data deletion request, we will take appropriate measures to delete or anonymize your personal information from our active databases, as well as any backup or archival systems, to the extent technically feasible and permitted by law.

c. Impact on Services: Please note that the deletion of your data may affect your ability to access and use certain services provided by Gig Workers Universe. We will inform you of any foreseeable impact on the provision of services resulting from the deletion of your data.

  1. Exceptions to Data Deletion

a. Legal Obligations: We may be required to retain certain personal information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, or protect our rights and interests.

b. Anonymized Data: We may retain and use aggregated or anonymized data that does not personally identify you, even after your personal information has been deleted.

  1. Communication and Updates

We will communicate with you regarding your data deletion request and may seek additional information or clarification if necessary. We will also provide you with updates on the progress of your request, including any challenges or reasons for delay in fulfilling the request.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions or wish to submit a data deletion request, please Contact Us. We will respond to your request and address your concerns to the best of our ability.

Please note that this Data Deletion Instructions Policy is subject to applicable laws and regulations, and we reserve the right to update or modify it as required. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.

Thank you for your trust in Gig Workers Universe.