Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how GigNGo.org ("GigNGo," "we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information from users ("you" or "your") when you access or use our website, mobile application, or any related services (collectively, the "Platform"). By using GigNGo, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information Provided by Users

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you create an account, post or apply for jobs, upload videos, or communicate through the Platform. This information may include:

Full name, email address, and phone number
Profile and business information, including bios, social media links, and service descriptions
Residential or business address and geographic location (for directory and map listings)
Photos, avatars, and portfolio images
Account credentials and preferences
Payment information (processed by third-party providers)
Government-issued identification (for verification purposes, if applicable)

You may choose to display certain details publicly, such as your profile, listings, videos, or reviews.

1.2 Location Information

GigNGo uses location data to help users find local services or workers nearby. Location information is collected through:

User-Provided Addresses: City, state, zip code, or full address entered during profile setup.
IP-Based Geolocation: Approximate location determined from your IP address.
Device Location: GPS coordinates from your mobile device (with your permission).
Signup City and State: When you create an account, we automatically detect and permanently record your city and state at the time of registration. This information is used to monitor marketplace health, ensure adequate service coverage in your area, and improve the quality of our local marketplace. This data is stored separately from your editable profile location and cannot be changed after signup.

Location Privacy Protection: While we store your exact coordinates for accurate proximity calculations, we apply a random offset (0.2-0.8 miles) when displaying your location on public maps. This "location fuzzing" protects your privacy by preventing others from determining your exact address. See Section 1.8 for details.

1.3 Communications and Messages

Messages exchanged between users through the in-app messaging system are stored on our servers for a minimum of sixty (60) days. This retention period helps GigNGo monitor for fraud, resolve disputes, improve user safety, and comply with legal obligations. Messages may be retained longer if required by law or for ongoing investigations.

1.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking tools to enhance your browsing experience and collect analytics. These may include:

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser, used to maintain your login session.
Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period, used to remember your preferences.
Google Analytics: Tracks site usage, page views, session duration, and user demographics.
Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram): Measures ad effectiveness, tracks conversions, and enables retargeting.
OneSignal: Stores device tokens for push notifications.
Email Tracking Pixels: Our marketing emails may contain small transparent images (tracking pixels) that notify us when an email is opened. We also track clicks on links within emails to measure engagement and improve our communications.

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings, though some platform features may not function properly without them. Email tracking can be limited by disabling image loading in your email client.

1.5 Payment Information

All payments and subscription transactions are processed through secure third-party providers such as Stripe or PayPal. GigNGo does not store or process credit card details directly. Our payment providers may collect personal and financial information in accordance with their respective privacy policies:

Stripe Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy
PayPal Privacy Policy: https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full

1.6 Video Data Collection

When you upload videos to the GigFeed (Inspiration Feed), we collect and process:

Video Files: Uploaded video files in MP4, MOV, or WebM format (up to 500MB, 5 seconds to 3 minutes duration).
Video Metadata: Title, description, category, tags, tools, materials, and other descriptive information you provide.
Thumbnails: Automatically generated thumbnail images from your video.
Engagement Metrics: View count, like count, share count, watch time, completion rate, and geographic distribution of viewers.
Technical Data: Video duration, resolution, bitrate, codec, file size, and upload timestamp.
Device Information: Device type, operating system, and browser used for upload.

Videos are uploaded to and hosted by Cloudflare Stream, a third-party video hosting and delivery service. Cloudflare processes your videos to transcode them into multiple formats and resolutions, generate thumbnails and preview clips, deliver videos via a global content delivery network (CDN), and provide analytics on video performance. Cloudflare's privacy practices are governed by their privacy policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/

1.7 AI Processing Data

GigNGo uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance platform functionality. AI systems process:

Job Descriptions: Text analysis to categorize tasks and detect prohibited content.
Video Content: Analysis of video metadata, titles, and descriptions for categorization and content moderation.
User Profiles: Analysis of skills, services, and experience for matching and recommendations.
Messages: Scanning for spam, harassment, and illegal content.

Important: We do not use your content to train AI models for external purposes or sell your data to third parties for AI training. AI processing is performed solely to operate and improve the Platform.

1.8 Location Fuzzing Data

To protect worker privacy, we implement location fuzzing:

Exact Coordinates: Your precise latitude and longitude are stored securely in our database and never displayed publicly.
Fuzzed Coordinates: A random offset between 0.2 and 0.8 miles is applied when displaying your location on maps.
Randomization: The offset distance and direction are randomized each time the map loads, making it impossible to reverse-engineer your exact location.
Server-Side Usage: Exact coordinates are used server-side for accurate distance calculations (e.g., determining proximity to job postings) but are never exposed to other users.

1.9 SMS and Phone Data

When you provide your phone number, we collect and process the following for SMS communications:

Phone Number: Your mobile phone number, used to send transactional, notification, and marketing SMS messages.
SMS Delivery Data: Delivery status, timestamps, and carrier information for sent messages.
Opt-In/Opt-Out Records: Records of your consent to receive SMS messages and any opt-out requests, retained for TCPA compliance.
Time Zone Data: Your local time zone, used to ensure messages are sent during permitted hours (8 AM–8 PM local time).

SMS messages are delivered through Twilio, a third-party communications platform. Your phone number and message content are shared with Twilio solely for delivery purposes. Twilio's privacy practices are governed by their privacy policy: https://www.twilio.com/legal/privacy

1.10 Referral and Sharing Data

When you participate in our referral program or share content from GigNGo, we collect:

Referral Link Activity: Clicks on your unique referral link, including timestamps, referring pages, and geographic data of visitors.
Referral Attribution: When a new user signs up through your referral link, we record the connection between your account and theirs for credit tracking.
Share Activity: When you share profiles, videos, or job postings via the Platform's sharing features, we track which content was shared and through which channel (social media, email, messaging, etc.).

1.11 Behavioral and Engagement Data

To improve Platform performance and user experience, we collect behavioral data including:

Worker Response Time: We track the time between when a Worker receives a notification about a job and when they open the app or respond, to calculate average response times displayed on profiles.
Profile Completion: We track which profile fields you have completed and calculate a "profile strength" score to encourage complete profiles.
Feature Usage: We track which Platform features you use, how frequently, and in what order to improve user experience.
Session Data: App open times, session duration, screens viewed, and navigation patterns.

2. How We Use Information

2.1 Service Operation and Improvement

We use collected information to operate and enhance the Platform, including:

Connecting Clients and Workers based on location, skills, and availability.
Managing accounts, listings, subscriptions, and applications.
Processing job applications and credit usage.
Improving site features, search functionality, and user experience.
Maintaining security and preventing spam, fraud, or abuse.
Providing customer support and responding to inquiries.

2.2 Marketing and Communications

We may send promotional emails, SMS messages, push notifications, or other communications that we believe may interest you. Communications may include:

New feature announcements and platform updates.
Tips for optimizing your profile or finding work.
Promotional offers and subscription discounts.
Industry news and inspiration content.
Automated email campaign sequences (welcome series, weekly digests, re-engagement, and seasonal campaigns).
SMS notifications about nearby jobs, application updates, and promotional offers (TCPA-compliant, sent only during 8 AM–8 PM local time).
Profile-building campaign emails encouraging Workers to complete their profiles and share their services.

We track email engagement through open tracking pixels and link click tracking to measure effectiveness and improve our communications.

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by:

Clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.
Replying "STOP" to any SMS marketing message.
Adjusting your notification preferences in account settings.
Contacting support@gigngo.org with your request.

Note: You cannot opt out of transactional communications (e.g., account verification, password resets, payment confirmations, security alerts) as these are necessary for the Platform's operation.

2.3 Personalization and Recommendations

We use profile data, location, and browsing behavior to personalize your experience:

Job Recommendations: Showing gigs or tasks near your area or matching your skills.
Worker Recommendations: Displaying workers with relevant experience for posted jobs.
Video Recommendations: Suggesting videos in categories you've viewed or engaged with.
Search Results: Prioritizing results based on relevance, proximity, and your preferences.

2.4 Analytics and Performance

GigNGo operates a comprehensive analytics system that collects and analyzes data across multiple dimensions to improve the Platform. Information collected through analytics and tracking tools is used to:

Understand how users interact with GigNGo.
Identify popular features and areas for improvement.
Measure advertising effectiveness and return on investment.
Optimize page load times and video playback performance.
Track user acquisition, retention, and engagement metrics.

Our comprehensive analytics system tracks metrics across the following categories:

Geographic Distribution: Number of consumers and workers per city and region, used to monitor marketplace health, identify underserved areas, and ensure a balanced supply of service providers and customers in each location.
Acquisition: How users discover and sign up for GigNGo (referral sources, campaign attribution, sign-up conversion rates).
Activation: How new users complete onboarding (profile completion, first job post, first application).
Engagement: How actively users interact with the Platform (session frequency, feature usage, content creation).
Conversion: How effectively the Platform facilitates connections (job fill rates, application-to-hire ratios).
Quality and Trust: User satisfaction indicators (ratings, reviews, report rates, response times).
Revenue: Subscription and transaction metrics (anonymized and aggregated).
Safety: Content moderation effectiveness, fraud detection rates, and policy violation tracking.

Analytics data is primarily used in aggregated, anonymized form. Individual-level analytics are accessible only to authorized GigNGo personnel for Platform improvement and support purposes.

2.5 Legal and Safety Purposes

We may use or disclose personal information to:

Comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests.
Respond to lawful requests from law enforcement agencies.
Enforce our Terms and Conditions and other policies.
Protect the rights, property, and safety of GigNGo, our users, or others.
Prevent, detect, or investigate fraud, security breaches, or illegal activity.
Resolve disputes between users.

2.6 Video Content Processing

Videos uploaded to the Platform are processed for:

Hosting and Delivery: Storing videos on Cloudflare Stream and delivering them via CDN.
Transcoding: Converting videos into multiple formats (MP4, HLS) and resolutions (360p, 720p, 1080p) for optimal playback across devices.
Thumbnail Generation: Automatically creating thumbnail images at multiple timestamps.
Content Moderation: Scanning video metadata and content for prohibited material using automated systems.
Analytics: Tracking views, engagement, and performance metrics.
Recommendations: Using engagement data to suggest relevant videos to other users.

2.7 Push Notifications

We use OneSignal, a third-party push notification service, to send notifications to your device. Notifications may include:

New job postings near your location.
Messages from other users.
Application status updates.
Quote requests from consumers.
Platform updates and announcements.

OneSignal collects device tokens and unique identifiers, device type and operating system, notification interaction data (opens, dismissals), and approximate location (for geo-targeted notifications). You can manage notification preferences in your device settings or app settings. OneSignal's privacy practices are governed by their privacy policy: https://onesignal.com/privacy_policy

2.8 External Job Board Distribution

To help Clients find qualified Workers, GigNGo may automatically distribute job posting content to external platforms and job boards. When your job is distributed externally:

Content Shared: Job title, description, category, location (city/area only), and budget range may be published on third-party platforms including Craigslist, Bark.com, Facebook Marketplace, Facebook Groups, and other job boards.
Contact Protection: Your personal contact information (email, phone, exact address) is never shared on external platforms. All responses are routed through GigNGo.
Third-Party Policies: Once job content is posted to external platforms, it may be subject to those platforms' privacy policies and data retention practices.
Automatic Removal: External postings are removed when jobs are filled, expired, or deleted on GigNGo, though cached copies may persist on third-party platforms.

2.9 Search Engine Indexing

GigNGo proactively submits public content to search engines to improve discoverability:

Profile Indexing: Public Worker profiles (including name, photo, title, bio, service area, and reviews) are submitted to search engines via sitemaps and the IndexNow protocol (Bing, Yandex).
Server-Side Rendering: Worker profiles are rendered server-side to provide rich previews in search results.
Multi-Domain Indexing: Public content may be indexed across all GigNGo-operated domains (see Section 3.7).
Opt-Out: Contact support@gigngo.org to request exclusion from search engine indexing.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

3.1 With Service Providers

We share personal information with trusted third-party service providers that assist with operations such as:

Payment Processing: Stripe, PayPal
Video Hosting: Cloudflare Stream
Video Moderation: Azure Video Indexer (Microsoft) — analyzes video content for prohibited material and content categorization
Push Notifications: OneSignal
SMS Communications: Twilio — delivers transactional, notification, and marketing SMS messages (Twilio Privacy Policy)
Analytics: Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Firebase Analytics
Advertising: Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram)
Cloud Infrastructure: Firebase (Google Cloud), Firestore, Firebase Storage
Email Communications: Transactional and marketing email services with open/click tracking
Maps and Location: Google Maps JavaScript API, Google Places API, OpenStreetMap, Leaflet (via flutter_map), Nominatim (OpenStreetMap geocoding)
Authentication: Firebase Authentication (supporting Google OAuth, Facebook OAuth, Apple Sign-In, and phone authentication)
External Job Boards: Craigslist, Bark.com, Facebook Marketplace, Facebook Groups — for job posting distribution (job content only; personal contact information is never shared)

These providers are authorized to use personal information only as necessary to provide services on our behalf and are contractually obligated to protect your data.

3.2 With Business Partners and Platforms

GigNGo may share limited user data with partner platforms such as Google and Meta to enhance advertising reach, improve user experience, and grow the Platform. These third parties may use data in accordance with their own privacy policies. You can opt out of personalized advertising through:

Google Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com/
Facebook Ad Preferences: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences/

3.3 For Legal Compliance and Protection

We may disclose personal information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to:

Comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests.
Protect the rights, property, or safety of GigNGo, its users, or the public.
Prevent, detect, or investigate fraud, security breaches, or illegal activity.
Enforce our Terms and Conditions or other policies.
Respond to DMCA takedown notices or copyright infringement claims.

3.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified via email or a prominent notice on the Platform of any such change in ownership or use of your personal information. The acquiring entity will be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy unless you consent to a new policy.

3.5 Third-Party Video Services

When you upload videos, your content is processed and stored by Cloudflare Stream. Cloudflare may:

Store video files on their servers and CDN.
Process videos for transcoding and optimization.
Collect analytics on video views and performance.
Use cookies and tracking technologies for video delivery.

Cloudflare acts as a data processor on behalf of GigNGo and is contractually obligated to protect your data. Their privacy practices are governed by: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/

3.6 Public Information

Certain information you provide is displayed publicly on the Platform and may be indexed by search engines:

Your name, profile photo, and bio.
Service descriptions and categories.
Uploaded videos and thumbnails.
Reviews and ratings (if applicable).
Approximate location (fuzzed coordinates on maps).

You control what information is public through your privacy settings. However, once information is public, we cannot control how others use or share it.

3.7 Satellite Domains and Multi-Domain Data Display

GigNGo operates across multiple domains (including gigngo.org, giggo.org, gigmarketplace.org, gigsmarket.org, gigsmarketplace.org, jobmarketplace.org, and workmarketplace.org). Your public data — including your profile, listings, videos, and reviews — may appear on any of these domains. All domains share the same database and are governed by this Privacy Policy. Data collection, usage, and protection practices are identical across all domains.

4. Data Retention and User Control

4.1 Retention Period

GigNGo retains personal information for as long as necessary to provide and improve our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Specific retention periods include:

Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for up to 90 days after deletion (for recovery purposes).
Messages: Minimum 60 days after sending; may be retained longer for fraud prevention or legal compliance.
Videos: Retained while your account is active; deleted within 30 days of account deletion (subject to CDN caching).
Transaction Records: Retained for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes.
Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely.

4.2 User Account Deletion

Users may delete their account at any time through the in-platform settings. Once deleted:

Most associated data (e.g., profile, listings, reviews, portfolio images) will be permanently removed from active systems.
Videos will be deleted from Cloudflare Stream within 30 days.
Messages may be retained for up to 60 days for fraud prevention.
Information may persist temporarily in backup files or search engine indexing until refreshed or cleared.
GigNGo reserves the right to retain minimal technical or transactional data where legally required.

To delete your account:

Log in to your GigNGo account.
Go to Settings > Account Settings.
Click "Delete Account" and confirm.
You will receive a confirmation email.

4.3 Editing and Accessing Information

Users can view and edit their personal information, including profiles, listings, and contact details, directly within their account dashboard. To access your data:

Profile Information: Settings > Profile
Location Settings: Settings > Location & Notifications
Subscription Details: Settings > Subscription
Privacy Settings: Settings > Privacy & Security

4.4 Data Portability

Upon request, we can provide you with a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format (e.g., JSON, CSV). To request your data, contact support@gigngo.org with your account information.

4.5 Video Content Retention

Videos uploaded to the Platform are subject to the following retention policies:

Active Accounts: Videos remain available as long as your account is active.
Account Deletion: Videos are deleted from Cloudflare Stream within 30 days of account deletion.
CDN Caching: Videos may remain in CDN caches for up to 7 days after deletion.
Backup Retention: Video metadata may be retained in backups for up to 90 days.
Legal Holds: Videos may be retained longer if subject to legal proceedings or investigations.

4.6 Residual Directory Appearance

Deleted accounts or posts may remain temporarily visible in search results or directories due to external indexing by search engines (Google, Bing, etc.). GigNGo has limited control over third-party indexing behavior but will ensure that user data is properly removed from our internal systems. To expedite removal from search engines, you may submit removal requests directly to the search engine.

5. Security Practices

5.1 Data Protection Measures

GigNGo implements reasonable and industry-standard safeguards to protect user information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Security measures include:

Encryption in Transit: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using TLS/SSL.
Encryption at Rest: Sensitive data (passwords, payment information) is encrypted in our databases.
Firestore Security Rules: Access controls limit who can read or write data in our database.
Authentication: Secure authentication via Firebase Auth with support for multi-factor authentication.
Regular Security Audits: Periodic reviews of our security practices and infrastructure.
Limited Access: Administrative access to user data is restricted to authorized personnel only.
Secure Video Storage: Videos are stored on Cloudflare Stream with access controls and encryption.

5.2 Third-Party Security

While we work only with reputable service providers (such as Stripe, PayPal, Google, Cloudflare, and Meta), we cannot guarantee the security of their systems. By using these services, users acknowledge that their data is also subject to each provider's independent security practices. We encourage you to review the security and privacy policies of our third-party partners.

5.3 No Absolute Guarantee

Although we strive to maintain a secure environment, no online platform can guarantee complete protection against all security threats. Users are responsible for:

Maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials.
Using strong, unique passwords.
Enabling two-factor authentication (if available).
Reporting any suspected security breaches immediately to support@gigngo.org.

5.4 Video Security

Videos uploaded to Cloudflare Stream are protected by:

Access Controls: Videos are only accessible via authorized URLs and tokens.
Encryption: Videos are encrypted in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest.
DRM Options: Digital rights management available for sensitive content (upon request).
Geographic Restrictions: Ability to restrict video access by geographic region (if needed).

5.5 Incident Response

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will:

Notify affected users within 72 hours of discovering the breach (as required by law).
Provide details about what information was compromised.
Explain steps we are taking to address the breach.
Offer guidance on protecting your account and information.
Report the breach to relevant authorities as required by law.

6. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

6.1 Age Restriction

GigNGo is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. The Platform, including all features such as account creation, job posting, video uploads, and messaging, is restricted to adults aged 18 and older.

6.2 No Knowing Collection from Minors

We do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under 18 years of age. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, we will:

Delete the account and all associated data immediately.
Remove any uploaded content (videos, photos, posts).
Notify the parent or guardian (if contact information is available).
Take steps to prevent future access by the minor.

6.3 Video Upload Age Verification

Users who upload videos to the GigFeed must be at least 18 years old. By uploading a video, you represent and warrant that you are 18 or older. We may request age verification (such as government-issued ID) if we have reason to believe a user is underage.

6.4 Parental Notification and Requests

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has created an account or uploaded content to GigNGo, please contact us immediately at support@gigngo.org with:

Your child's name and account information (if known).
Proof of your relationship to the child (e.g., birth certificate, legal guardianship documents).
A request to delete the account and all associated data.

We will respond to verified parental requests within 5 business days and delete all data within 30 days.

6.5 COPPA Compliance Statement

GigNGo complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by:

Restricting the Platform to users aged 18 and older.
Not knowingly collecting information from children under 13.
Not targeting advertising or marketing to children.
Promptly deleting any data discovered to belong to a minor.
Providing clear age restrictions in our Terms and Conditions.

7. Policy Changes, Notifications, and Contact

7.1 Updates to This Policy

GigNGo may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal obligations, or business operations. The date of the most recent revision will appear at the top of this page ("Last Updated"). We recommend reviewing this Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

7.2 Notification of Material Changes

When material changes are made to this Privacy Policy, GigNGo will notify users through one or more of the following methods:

Email: Notification sent to the email address associated with your account.
Platform Notifications: In-app notification or banner displayed when you log in.
Push Notifications: Alert sent to your mobile device via OneSignal.
SMS/Text Message: Text alert sent to your registered phone number (for significant changes).

Material changes include changes to how we collect, use, or share personal information; introduction of new data collection practices; changes to data retention periods; and changes to third-party service providers with access to your data.

7.3 Continued Use Constitutes Acceptance

Continued use of the Platform after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. If you do not agree with the updated Privacy Policy, you must stop using the Platform and delete your account.

7.4 Contact Information

For any questions, complaints, or data requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: support@gigngo.org
Subject Line: "Privacy Policy Inquiry"

We will respond to all inquiries within 10 business days.

7.5 Data Subject Requests

If you are located in the European Union (GDPR) or California (CCPA), you have additional rights regarding your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at support@gigngo.org with:

Your full name and account email address.
Description of your request (access, deletion, portability, etc.).
Proof of identity (to prevent unauthorized access).

We will respond to verified requests within 30 days as required by law.

8. Video-Specific Data Practices

8.1 Video Analytics and Engagement Tracking

When users interact with videos on the Platform, we collect and analyze:

View Metrics: Number of views, unique viewers, repeat views.
Engagement Metrics: Likes, shares, comments (if enabled).
Watch Behavior: Watch time, completion rate, drop-off points, replay rate.
Geographic Data: Country, state, and city of viewers (aggregated).
Device Data: Device type, operating system, browser, screen resolution.
Referral Sources: How users discovered the video (search, recommendations, direct link).

This data is used to provide analytics to video creators (workers), improve video recommendations and search results, optimize video quality and playback performance, and identify trending content and popular categories.

8.2 Recommendation Algorithm

GigNGo uses an algorithm to recommend videos to users based on:

Viewing History: Videos you've watched, liked, or shared.
Category Preferences: Categories you've browsed or engaged with.
Location: Videos from workers in your area or region.
Popularity: Trending videos with high engagement.
Similarity: Videos similar to ones you've enjoyed.

The recommendation algorithm does not use sensitive personal information (race, religion, health data), private messages or communications, or payment or financial information.

8.3 Video Quality and Playback Optimization

To provide the best viewing experience, we:

Adaptive Bitrate Streaming: Automatically adjust video quality based on your internet connection speed.
Preloading: Preload upcoming videos in the feed for instant playback.
CDN Delivery: Deliver videos from the nearest geographic server for faster loading.
Format Detection: Serve the optimal video format (MP4, HLS) based on your device and browser.

These optimizations may involve collecting network speed and connection type, device capabilities and screen resolution, and playback errors and buffering events.

8.4 Thumbnail and Preview Generation

When you upload a video, we automatically generate multiple thumbnail images at different timestamps, select the most visually appealing thumbnail as the default (you can change this), and create short preview clips (2-5 seconds) for hover effects or previews. Thumbnails and previews are stored on Cloudflare Stream and delivered via CDN. They are subject to the same retention and deletion policies as the full video.

8.5 Video Content Moderation

Videos uploaded to GigNGo are subject to automated and manual content moderation:

Automated Scanning: AI systems scan video metadata (title, description, tags) for prohibited content.
Manual Review: Flagged videos or user reports are reviewed by GigNGo staff.
Hash Matching: Videos are checked against databases of known prohibited content (e.g., copyrighted material, illegal content).
User Reports: Other users can report videos for violations, triggering a review.

Moderation data (flags, reports, review outcomes) is retained for improving moderation systems, tracking repeat offenders, and responding to legal requests or investigations.

8.6 Video Sharing and Embedding

Videos on GigNGo can be shared via direct links, social media share buttons, and embedding codes (if enabled). When videos are shared or embedded, view counts and engagement metrics are tracked across all platforms, Cloudflare Stream may collect data from viewers on external sites, and shared videos remain subject to GigNGo's Terms and Conditions.