📸 Photography Gig Terms & Disclaimer
By participating in this freelance gig task, you agree to the following terms. Note that you are an independent contractor, not an employee of The Working Student, and this is a one-off gig opportunity.
Purpose
All photographs of business shop fronts are for use on our directory website to promote local businesses. Photos must only be taken for this purpose.
Public Spaces
Photos must be taken from public areas (e.g., pavements) where there is no expectation of privacy. Do not enter private property or restricted areas under any circumstances.
Privacy
Avoid capturing images of individuals, including staff or customers, without their explicit consent. Ensure no personal or sensitive information (e.g., customer details, private signage) is included in the photos.
Safety
Exercise caution to avoid slips, trips, falls, or other accidents while navigating town centres. Remain vigilant to minimize risks, such as theft or muggings. Do not use equipment or engage in behavior that could cause damage to public or private property, such as obstructing pathways or knocking over displays.
Photo Submission
Submit all photos exclusively to the provided Google Drive folder. Do not upload, share, or post photos anywhere else (e.g., social media, personal accounts, or other platforms) without explicit permission from The Working Student.
Usage Rights
By submitting photos to the Google Drive folder, you grant The Working Student full rights to use, publish, and store the images on our directory website and related promotional materials. You confirm that the photos are your original work and do not infringe on any third-party rights.
Compliance
You must comply with all applicable UK laws, including data protection (UK GDPR) and privacy regulations. Do not use photos for any other purpose.
Liability
The Working Student is not liable for any accidents, injuries, theft, or losses (including personal belongings) incurred during this gig, nor for any damage to public or private property caused by your actions. As an independent contractor, you participate at your own risk and are solely responsible for any legal or financial consequences arising from your conduct, including failure to follow these guidelines.
If you have any questions or encounter issues while completing this gig, contact hello@theworkingstudent.co.uk
Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2024
Introduction
Welcome to The Working Student ("we," "our," "us"). We're committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your personal information.
This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our website and services. By using TheWorkingStudent.co.uk and submitting our signup form, you agree to the terms outlined in this privacy policy.
We've written this in plain English to make it easy to understand, but it's still legally compliant under UK GDPR regulations.
What Information We Collect
To help you get paid for taking photos in your town, we collect:
Personal Details You Provide:
- Full name - so we know who we're working with
- Email address - to send your job briefs and communicate with you
- Phone number - for quick updates about your assignments
- Town or city - to assign you local photography jobs
- Payment preferences - bank transfer, PayPal, or Revolut details to pay you
- Photos you upload - the shopfront images you capture for payment
Automatically Collected Information:
- Cookies and usage data - to understand how people use our site
- Analytics information - from Google Analytics and Meta Pixel (anonymised)
- Technical information - like your IP address and browser type
How We Use Your Information
We use your data responsibly to provide you with earning opportunities:
- Assign photography jobs - matching you with local shopfront photo assignments
- Process your payments - sending your £40 payment for completed work
- Communicate with you - sending job briefs, updates, and payment confirmations
- Send optional updates - letting you know about new towns and earning opportunities (you can opt out anytime)
- Improve our service - understanding what works well for students
- Prevent fraud - keeping our platform safe for everyone
- Legal compliance - meeting our tax and regulatory obligations
Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process your data based on these legal grounds:
Consent
When you fill out our signup form, you're giving us clear consent to process your data for the purposes we've described.
Contract Performance
We need your information to fulfill our agreement - assigning you photo jobs and processing your £40 payments for completed work.
Legitimate Interests
We have a legitimate business interest in improving our service, preventing fraud, and growing The Working Student to create more earning opportunities for students.
How We Store & Protect Your Data
We take data security seriously and have measures in place to protect your information:
- Secure storage - Your data is stored in professional systems like Airtable, Google Drive, and our email systems
- Limited access - Only essential staff members can access your information
- Regular reviews - We regularly check our security practices
- Data retention - We delete inactive accounts after 12 months of no activity
- Secure transfers - Data is encrypted when being transferred
While we implement strong security measures, no online system is 100% secure. We continuously work to protect your data to the best of our ability.
Payments
We want you to get paid quickly and securely:
- Payment methods - We process payments via bank transfer, PayPal, or Revolut based on your preference
- Secure processing - All payment information is handled through secure, established systems
- Limited use - Your payment details are only used to send you money for completed photo assignments
- No storage - We don't store sensitive bank details on our servers
- Timely payments - We process payments within 24 hours of photo approval
Cookies & Analytics
We use cookies and analytics to improve your experience:
What We Use:
- Google Analytics - Helps us understand how students use our site (anonymised data)
- Meta Pixel - Helps us reach more students who might want to earn money (anonymised)
- Essential cookies - Required for the signup form to work properly
Your Control:
- You can disable cookies through your browser settings
- Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when they're being used
- Disabling cookies might affect how some parts of our site work
We only use this information to improve our service and don't track individuals personally.
Data Sharing
We respect your privacy and are careful about who we share your data with:
We Never:
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Share your data with marketing companies for their own use
- Disclose your information unnecessarily
We Only Share With:
- Payment providers - Like banks, PayPal, and Revolut to process your earnings
- Essential services - Such as Airtable (for storing your details), Google (for email and documents), and our hosting provider
- Legal requirements - If required by law or to protect our rights
All third parties we work with are required to protect your data to UK GDPR standards.
Your Rights
You have important rights over your personal data:
- Right to access - You can ask what information we hold about you
- Right to correction - You can ask us to fix any mistakes in your data
- Right to deletion - You can ask us to delete your personal information
- Right to withdraw consent - You can change your mind about how we use your data
- Right to data portability - You can ask for your data in a usable format
- Right to object - You can object to certain types of processing
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, or if you have questions about your data, please contact us at:
hello@theworkingstudent.co.uk
We'll respond to your request within 30 days and won't charge you for legitimate data requests.
Contact & Policy Changes
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please reach out to us at hello@theworkingstudent.co.uk.
We may update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We'll post any changes on this page and update the "last updated" date.
Thank you for trusting The Working Student with your information. We're here to help you earn money while exploring your town!