Freelance platforms track your work history, earnings, client relationships, and communications. This professional data is valuable for recruitment.
Side-by-side comparison of privacy scores across major freelance platforms services.
| Service | Score | Grade | Key Privacy Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
U
Upwork
Best in Category
|
58 | C+ | Work history and earnings publicly visible | View Review → |
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F
Fiverr
|
50 | C | Gig data used for platform recommendations | View Review → |
|
T
Toptal
|
45 | C- | Extensive vetting data retained permanently | View Review → |
|
F
Freelancer
Lowest in Category
|
40 | C- | Bid history and pricing visible to competitors | View Review → |
Complete project history and client reviews are permanently public.
Your rates and earnings history may be visible to clients.
All client communications monitored for policy compliance.
Test results and skill assessments retained and displayed.
We also analyze freelance platforms terms of service for consumer fairness issues like billing, cancellation, and liability.
View ToS Watchdog Freelance Platforms →Click through for complete privacy analysis of each service.
If you're worried about how these services are using your data, or need help understanding your rights under privacy laws, I can help.