Source: https://deftridge.com/eeo/ Title: Equal opportunity | Deftridge Summary: How we treat people fairly in matching, and what we do not use to rank anyone. A plain-language summary comes first, then the full text. **Policies** # Equal opportunity statement How we treat people fairly in matching, and what we do not use to rank anyone. Applies to: All visitors Version 1.0 Updated 4 November 2026 ## The short version - We match on skills, availability and rate. - Every match is reviewed by a person. - We do not rank anyone by protected characteristics. Contents 1. Our commitment 1. How matching works 1. Raise a concern 1. Questions ## 01 Our commitment# Deftridge is an equal opportunity platform. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we do not accept briefs that ask us to. ## 02 How matching works# Profiles are anonymous to companies and are matched on skills, experience, tools, availability and rate. We do not use age, photos, names or other protected characteristics to rank or filter people. A recruiter reviews every shortlist before it is sent. ## 03 Raise a concern# If you think you were treated unfairly by Deftridge or by a company we introduced, write to [hello@deftridge.com](mailto:hello@deftridge.com). We review every report and respond within five business days. We do not retaliate against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. ## 04 Questions# Write to [hello@deftridge.com](mailto:hello@deftridge.com). Equal opportunity · version 1.0 · updated 4 November 2026 Need something clarified? Email [hello@deftridge.com](mailto:hello@deftridge.com). This is general information about Deftridge; it does not replace a lawyer's view on your own situation. Keep reading ## More about how we handle things ### - [Terms of useThe rules for using Deftridge as a professional: your profile, tasks, rates, payments and conduct. Open](https://deftridge.com/terms/) ### - [Terms for companiesThe rules for companies that hire through Deftridge: shortlists, prepayment, guarantees and hiring a professional directly. Open](https://deftridge.com/terms-companies/) ### - [Privacy noticeWhat personal data we collect, why, how long we keep it, and the rights you have in the US, Canada, the UK and the EU. Open](https://deftridge.com/privacy/) ### - [Cookie policyThe storage this site uses, what each item does and how to change your choice. Open](https://deftridge.com/cookies/)