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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 18, 2025

Ripe Digital is a trading name of OneXeroXero Ltd, a company registered in British Columbia, Canada.

At Ripe Digital ("Ripe," "we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of our clients, talent (Assistants, Builders, and Counsels), and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [ripe.digital] and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

A. From Clients

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and physical business address.

  • Business Details: Business name and project/job scopes (shared internally with talent, not publicly).

  • Payment Information: Processed securely via Stripe; we do not store full credit card details on our servers.

B. From Talent (Assistants, Builders, and Counsels)

  • Identification & Verification: Name, phone, email, physical address, and government-issued identification (verified via Stripe Identity).

  • Tax & Financial Data: National Insurance, Social Insurance, or Social Security numbers (depending on region) and banking information for payouts.

  • Professional Data: Resumes, portfolios, and skill assessments.

C. From "Free Opportunities" Users

  • Opportunity Details: Name of organization, contact details for applicants, and descriptions of the opportunity. Please note that information provided in this section is intended for public display to facilitate connections.

D. Automated Collection

  • Usage Data: We use Google Analytics and Linkly to monitor website traffic, ad performance, and link engagement. This may include IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to:

  • Facilitate connections between Clients and Talent.

  • Verify the identity and eligibility of Talent.

  • Process payments and handle tax reporting obligations.

  • Manage our "Free Opportunities" board.

  • Improve our website performance and marketing efforts.

  • Send marketing communications (only where you have explicitly opted in via checkbox).

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

  • Internal Matching: Client job scopes and business names are shared internally with vetted Talent to enable service delivery.

  • Third-Party Service Providers: We share data with trusted partners including HubSpot (CRM), Stripe (Payments/ID Verification), and Google (Cloud Storage/Analytics). These partners are contractually obligated to protect your data.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

4. International Data Transfers

Ripe Digital operates globally. By using our services, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries (such as Canada and the United States) where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. For users in the EU/UK, we implement Standard Contractual Clauses or rely on adequacy decisions to ensure a high level of protection.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable legal, tax, or regulatory requirements.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA), you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request the correction or deletion of your data.

  • Object to or restrict the processing of your data.

  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@ripe.digital or make a data request here.

7. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze our traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Security

We utilize industry-standard cloud security via HubSpot and Google Workspace to protect your data. Sensitive talent verification is handled via Stripe's encrypted infrastructure.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer using the email address below or make a data request here.

privacy@ripe.digital