Data Protection

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us

Last updated: January 22, 2026

Introduction

Links ('we', 'our', 'Platform') is committed to protecting your personal data privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our link management platform.

This policy applies to all Links users, including visitors, registered users, and premium subscribers. By using our Service, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

GDPR Compliance

We comply with the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and respect your rights over your personal data.

1 Data We Collect

Account Data

When you create a Links account, we collect:

  • Email: For authentication and communication
  • Name: For personalizing your experience
  • Password (encrypted): For account security

Usage Data

To improve the service, we automatically collect:

  • Saved links: URLs, titles, descriptions, and notes you add
  • Categories: Custom categories you create
  • Search queries: To improve search functionality
  • Device information: Browser type, operating system, IP address

Payment Data (Subscribers)

Important: We DO NOT store credit card data. All payments are securely processed through Stripe, a PCI-DSS Level 1 certified payment processor.

We only store:

  • Subscription ID (provided by Stripe)
  • Subscription status (active, canceled, etc.)
  • Invoice history

What We DON'T Collect:

  • ✗ Sensitive data (race, religion, political opinions, health)
  • ✗ Complete financial data (card numbers, CVV)
  • ✗ Data from minors under 18 (knowingly)
  • ✗ Social media data (unless you use social login)

2 How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

Provide the Service

Store and organize your links, enable search, sync across devices

Personalization

Recommend features based on your usage patterns

Security

Prevent fraud, protect against unauthorized access

Communication

Respond to questions, send important service updates

3 Data Sharing

No Sale Policy

We NEVER sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

We only share data in the following situations:

Service Providers

Partners who help us operate the platform:

  • Stripe: Payment processing (PCI-DSS compliant)
  • Hosting Services: Secure data storage

Legal Obligations

We may disclose data if legally required (court order, tax authorities, criminal investigations) or to protect our legal rights.

4 Data Security

We implement technical and organizational security measures to protect your data:

SSL/TLS Encryption

All communications are encrypted in transit

Password Encryption

Passwords and sensitive data encrypted at rest

Firewall & DDoS Protection

Protection against attacks and unauthorized access

Access Control

Restricted access only to authorized personnel

Important: No system is 100% secure. While we implement best practices, we recommend using a strong, unique password for your Links account.

5 Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the following rights over your personal data:

Right of Access

Request a copy of all data we have about you

Right of Rectification

Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your data ('right to be forgotten')

Right to Portability

Receive your data in a structured, readable format

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:

valdompinga57@gmail.com

6 Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

Active Account

While your account is active and you use the service

Inactive Account

Up to 2 years after last activity, then automatically deleted

After Deletion

30-day recovery period, then permanently deleted

7 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements.

How We'll Notify You

  • Email to registered users (for material changes)
  • Prominent notice on the website
  • Update of 'Last updated' date at the top of this page

Contact - Data Protection

If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, don't hesitate to contact us:

Address:

Viana do Castelo, Portugal

This Privacy Policy is part of our Terms of Service.

© 2026 Links. Committed to your privacy and security.