Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 18, 2026
Last Updated: August 18, 2026
Fivonine ("Fivonine," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to handling your information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we share it, and the choices you have when you use the Fivonine website, platform, features, and services (collectively, the "Platform").
By using Fivonine, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
The information we collect depends on how you use Fivonine.
Information You Provide
We may collect information you provide when you:
Create an account;
Create or update a profile;
Submit creative work;
Submit a project;
Apply or respond to an opportunity;
Post an opportunity;
Contact us;
Subscribe to communications;
Submit a form;
Participate in features or activities on the Platform.
This information may include:
Name;
Email address;
Username;
Profile information;
Location;
Professional information;
Creative discipline;
Skills and experience;
Portfolio information;
Images, videos, writing, and other creative work;
Links to websites or social media accounts;
Information included in opportunity listings;
Messages or communications sent to Fivonine;
Other information you choose to provide.
You should only provide information that you are comfortable sharing through the Platform.
2. Information in Public Profiles and Submissions
Some information you provide may be displayed publicly.
For example, information submitted to the Fivonine Directory may be visible to other users or visitors to the Platform.
Creative work submitted to the Feed may also be displayed publicly.
Opportunity listings submitted to the Board may be visible to Platform users or visitors.
Before submitting information, consider whether you want it to be publicly accessible.
Do not submit sensitive personal information unless it is necessary and you understand how it may be displayed.
3. Information We Collect Automatically
When you use Fivonine, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain technical information.
This may include:
IP address;
Browser type;
Device type;
Operating system;
Pages or features accessed;
Approximate location derived from technical information;
Date and time of access;
Referring website;
General usage information;
Other technical information necessary to operate and secure the Platform.
We may use cookies and similar technologies to help the Platform function, remember preferences, understand usage, and improve our services.
4. How We Use Information
We may use information we collect to:
Provide and operate Fivonine;
Create and manage accounts;
Display profiles and submitted content;
Process submissions;
Review and moderate content;
Help users discover creative work and opportunities;
Communicate with users;
Respond to questions and requests;
Improve the Platform;
Understand how people use Fivonine;
Maintain security;
Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized activity;
Troubleshoot technical problems;
Enforce our Terms of Use;
Comply with legal obligations;
Protect the rights, safety, and security of Fivonine and others;
Develop new features and services.
We may also use information for other purposes that are reasonably related to the purposes described above.
5. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information as a standalone product.
We may share information in the following circumstances.
Publicly Shared Information
Information you choose to publish through your profile, creative submissions, opportunity listings, or other public features may be visible to other users and members of the public.
Service Providers
We may share information with companies and service providers that help us operate Fivonine.
These providers may assist with services such as:
Website hosting;
Data storage;
Email delivery;
Analytics;
Security;
Authentication;
Platform functionality;
Customer support;
Other technical or operational services.
These providers are permitted to use information only as necessary to provide services to us or as otherwise permitted by law.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when we reasonably believe disclosure is necessary to:
Comply with applicable law;
Respond to a valid legal process;
Protect the rights or property of Fivonine;
Protect users or others;
Investigate fraud, abuse, or security issues;
Enforce our Terms of Use.
Business Transfers
If Fivonine is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, restructuring, sale of assets, or similar transaction, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law.
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Fivonine may use cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies are small files or pieces of information stored on your device that can help websites recognize your browser and remember certain information.
We may use these technologies to:
Keep the Platform functioning;
Maintain account sessions;
Remember preferences;
Understand Platform usage;
Improve performance;
Measure engagement;
Support security;
Provide relevant functionality.
You may be able to control cookies through your browser or device settings.
Disabling certain cookies may affect how some parts of Fivonine function.
7. Analytics
Fivonine may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use the Platform.
Analytics information may help us understand things such as:
Which pages are visited;
Which features are used;
How users navigate the Platform;
General usage trends;
Technical performance.
Analytics information is used to improve the Platform and understand overall usage.
8. Communications
If you provide your email address, Fivonine may use it to communicate with you about:
Your account;
Submissions;
Content reviews;
Platform updates;
Security;
Important service information;
Opportunities;
Other Platform-related matters.
Where permitted by law, we may also send promotional communications.
You may unsubscribe from promotional emails by using the unsubscribe option included in those communications.
You may still receive essential communications related to your account or use of the Platform.
9. User-Submitted Creative Work
Fivonine is designed to help people discover and showcase creative work.
When you submit creative work, you understand that the work may be displayed publicly depending on the feature and submission.
You remain responsible for ensuring that you own or have permission to publish the work.
Fivonine does not claim ownership of your original creative work simply because you submit it to the Platform.
For more information about your rights and responsibilities regarding submitted content, please review the Fivonine Terms of Use.
10. Data Retention
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including providing the Platform, maintaining accounts, complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, enforcing agreements, maintaining security, and protecting our legitimate business interests.
The amount of time information is retained may vary depending on the type of information and why it was collected.
When information is no longer reasonably necessary, we may delete it, anonymize it, or securely retain it where required or permitted by law.
11. Data Security
Fivonine takes reasonable measures designed to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no website, online service, or method of electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
You are responsible for protecting your account credentials and should notify us if you believe your account has been compromised.
12. Children's Privacy
Fivonine is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children who are not legally permitted to use the Platform.
If you are under the applicable age required to use Fivonine in your jurisdiction, you should use the Platform only with the involvement of a parent or legal guardian where required by law.
If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child in circumstances where collection was not permitted, we will take reasonable steps to address the situation.
If you believe a child has provided personal information to Fivonine improperly, contact us at info@fivonine.com.
13. Third-Party Services
Fivonine may use third-party services to operate certain parts of the Platform.
Third parties may have their own privacy policies governing how they handle information.
Fivonine is not responsible for the privacy practices of independent third-party websites or services.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party services before providing information to them.
14. External Links
Fivonine may contain links to external websites, social media platforms, and other services.
When you leave Fivonine and visit another website, that website's privacy policy and terms apply.
Fivonine does not control how third-party websites collect or use information.
15. Your Privacy Choices
Depending on where you live and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
These may include the right to:
Request access to certain personal information we hold about you;
Request correction of inaccurate information;
Request deletion of certain information;
Request information about how your information is used;
Object to or restrict certain processing;
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
Request a copy of certain information in a portable format.
Some rights may be subject to legal limitations or exceptions.
To make a privacy request, contact us at info@fivonine.com.
We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
16. Public Information
Information you voluntarily publish through Fivonine may be accessible to other users and the public.
Once information has been publicly displayed or shared, we cannot guarantee that third parties will not copy, save, screenshot, redistribute, or otherwise use it.
Consider carefully what information you choose to publish.
17. International Users
Fivonine may be accessed by users in different countries.
Depending on where you are located, your information may be processed or stored in countries other than your own.
Privacy and data protection laws may differ between countries.
By using Fivonine, you understand that information may be processed in locations where Fivonine or its service providers operate, subject to applicable legal requirements.
18. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to Fivonine, our services, technology, or applicable legal requirements.
When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Policy.
Where required by law, we will provide additional notice of material changes.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
19. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
Fivonine
Email: info@fivonine.com
Website: Fivonine.com
We will review privacy-related inquiries and respond as appropriate under applicable law.
20. Your Acceptance
By using Fivonine, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and understand how information may be collected, used, disclosed, and handled as described above.
Fivonine is committed to building a platform where people can discover, share, and connect while treating user information responsibly.