This Privacy Policy explains how LinkGate collects, uses, and protects information when you use our services.
1. Scope
This policy applies to all users, visitors, and customers interacting with LinkGate websites, dashboards, and payment flows.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of data:
- Account data (name, email, authentication provider data)
- Link data (short links, destinations, pricing and settings)
- Usage data (IP, user agent, referral data, timestamps, click events)
- Payment-related metadata generated by Stripe integrations
- Support communications sent by email
3. How We Use Data
We use data to:
- Provide and secure the service
- Process paid link access and validate payments
- Improve analytics and platform reliability
- Prevent abuse, fraud, and unauthorized use
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Payments
Payments are processed by Stripe. LinkGate does not store raw card details. Stripe may collect and process payment information under its own policies.
5. Cookies and Sessions
LinkGate uses session and security cookies required for authentication and core application behavior.
6. Retention
We retain data for as long as needed for service delivery, legal obligations, and legitimate business purposes. Data can be deleted or anonymized according to applicable requirements.
7. Security
We apply technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data.
9. International Transfers
Your data may be processed in different countries where our service providers operate. Appropriate safeguards are used where required.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The lastUpdated field at the top of this document indicates the latest revision date.
11. Contact
For privacy requests, contact: support