Managing Privacy Settings on Forhopp: A Step-by-Step Guide

Your privacy is important when working on Forhopp. The platform offers customizable privacy settings to control who can view your profile and projects. This guide will walk you through managing your privacy settings effectively.

Step 1: Access Privacy Settings

  1. Log in to your Forhopp account.
    • Use your email and password to access your account.
  2. Navigate to the Privacy Settings page.
    • Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner.
    • From the dropdown menu, select “Settings” and then choose the “Privacy” tab.

Step 2: Customize Profile Visibility

Forhopp allows you to choose who can view your profile:

  1. Public Profile:
    • This option makes your profile visible to everyone, including clients not registered on Forhopp.
    • Ideal for freelancers seeking maximum exposure.
  2. Forhopp Users Only:
    • Your profile is visible only to registered Forhopp users.
    • Suitable for freelancers who want to limit visibility to platform members.
  3. Private Profile:
    • Only clients you interact with can view your profile.
    • Best for those prioritizing privacy.

How to Update Visibility Settings:

  • Under the “Profile Visibility” section, select your preferred option and click “Save Changes.”

Step 3: Control Project Visibility

  1. Go to the “My Projects” section from your dashboard.
  2. Locate the project you wish to update.
  3. Click on the “Privacy Settings” option next to the project.
  4. Choose one of the following:
    • Public Projects: Visible to anyone browsing Forhopp.
    • Clients Only: Restricted to your clients and potential clients.
    • Private: Accessible only to you.

Additional Tips:

  • For sensitive projects, choose the Private option to ensure confidentiality.
  • If working on a client-specific project, select Clients Only to limit access.

Step 4: Manage Search Engine Indexing

Forhopp gives you the option to control whether your profile appears in search engine results:

  1. In the Privacy Settings tab, scroll to “Search Engine Visibility.”
  2. Toggle the setting to:
    • Enable: Your profile will appear in search engine results.
    • Disable: Your profile will be excluded from search engine indexing.

Step 5: Manage Contact Preferences

  1. Navigate to the “Contact Preferences” section in Privacy Settings.
  2. Choose who can contact you:
    • Anyone on Forhopp: Allows all users to send messages.
    • Clients Only: Restricts contact to potential clients or collaborators.
    • No One: Blocks all unsolicited messages.
  3. Click “Save Changes” to apply your preferences.

Step 6: Enable/Disable Portfolio Sharing

  1. Go to your “Portfolio” section.
  2. Click “Edit” on individual projects to adjust their visibility settings.
  3. Select:
    • Visible to All: Share your portfolio publicly.
    • Restricted Access: Share only with clients you approve.
    • Hidden: Hide your portfolio from everyone.

Step 7: Review Data Sharing Settings

  1. Under Privacy Settings, locate the “Data Sharing” section.
  2. Decide how your data is shared:
    • Opt out of sharing analytics or usage data with third-party services.
    • Enable or disable personalized recommendations based on your activity.

Step 8: Save and Review Changes

  1. After customizing your privacy settings, review them to ensure they align with your preferences.
  2. Click “Save All Changes” to confirm your updates.

Tips for Enhanced Privacy

  • Regularly review your privacy settings to align with your evolving needs.
  • Use the “Activity Log” feature to monitor who has viewed your profile or contacted you.
  • For additional privacy, consider using Forhopp’s Incognito Mode when browsing the platform.

By following this step-by-step guide, you can confidently manage your privacy settings on Forhopp and maintain control over your online presence.