Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 1, 2023

Last Updated: October 16, 2024

At Linkers Inc., we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, interact with our services, or otherwise engage with us. It is designed to comply with global privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy laws in the United States.

Please read this policy carefully. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at hello@linkersconnect.com.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information about you directly from you and from third-party services, as well as automatically when you use our services.

a) Personal Data

We collect the following personal data from you when you use our services:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
Account Data: Username, password, and other credentials.
Payment Information: Credit card or payment details for processing transactions.
Communications: Any personal information provided in messages, inquiries, or feedback.

b) Automatically Collected Information

We also collect information automatically when you visit our website:

Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers.
Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, referral sources, and click data.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with our services.

c) Sensitive Data

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data, such as health information, religious beliefs, or political opinions. If we need to collect such data, we will do so in compliance with applicable laws and after obtaining your explicit consent.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal data will depend on the information and the specific context in which we collect it. We rely on the following legal grounds:

Contractual Necessity: To provide the services you have requested.
Consent: For sending marketing communications or processing sensitive data.
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws.
Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, prevent fraud, and secure our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To Provide Services: To deliver the services you have requested, including processing transactions and managing your account.
To Communicate: To send you service-related communications, such as updates, alerts, and customer service messages.
For Marketing: To send promotional content and offers (where permitted by law), based on your preferences. You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time.
To Improve Services: To analyze website performance, usage trends, and user behavior to enhance our services and develop new features.
For Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, such as record-keeping, and respond to regulatory or legal requests.

4. Your Privacy Rights

a) Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the EEA, you have the following rights:

Right to Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your data, where applicable.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can request to limit how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data under certain conditions.
Right to Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent to process your personal data, you can withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at hello@linkersconnect.com.

b) Rights Under CCPA

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to Know: You can request information about the personal data we collect, use, and share.
Right to Delete: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@linkersconnect.com.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal data in the following ways:

Service Providers: We share your data with trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processors, email delivery services).
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred to a new entity.
Consent: We will share your personal data with third parties when you provide explicit consent.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Once your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to protect your information, no system can guarantee complete security. If you believe your personal data has been compromised, please contact us immediately.

8. Cross-Border Data Transfers

If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, and processed in, the U.S. or other countries where we operate. We ensure that any such transfers comply with GDPR by using adequate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other lawful mechanisms.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in response to changes in legal, technical, or business developments. We will notify you of any changes by posting the updated policy on our website, with the effective date listed at the top.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Linkers Inc.
hello@linkersconnect.com
+1 408 7570021