Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 19, 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Linq.es (“Company”, “we”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use Linq.es (the “Service”). We comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD).

2. Data We Collect

Account data: email, username, and hashed password.
Content: links and information you choose to share.
Usage data: IP address, device/browser, access logs, analytics.
Payment data: processed securely by our third-party payment provider (e.g., Stripe). We do not store your full card details.

3. How We Use Your Data

Provide and operate the Service.
Process payments and subscriptions.
Ensure security, prevent fraud and abuse.
Comply with legal obligations (tax, consumer protection).
Communicate with you (support, updates, marketing with consent).

4. Legal Bases (GDPR/LGPD)

We process data based on: (a) contract performance (providing the Service); (b) legal obligations; (c) legitimate interests (e.g., security, improvement); (d) consent (e.g., marketing, optional analytics).

5. Sharing of Data

We share data only with trusted providers for hosting, payments, analytics, and support. Data may be transferred outside the EU or Brazil with appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions).

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for functionality and analytics. In the EU/UK, we ask for consent before using non-essential cookies. You may manage cookies in your browser.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. After you delete your account, some information, such as billing history, may be kept for a longer period to comply with legal and tax obligations. You may request deletion at any time (see Section 9).

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR and LGPD, you have the right to:

Access and obtain a copy of your data.
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”).
Restrict or object to processing.
Data portability (receive your data in a structured format).
Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting lawful processing already done).
File a complaint with your Data Protection Authority (e.g., CNPD in Portugal, ANPD in Brazil).

9. Data Subject Requests

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within the legal timeframe (usually 30 days).

10. Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

11. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 16. If we learn we collected data from a child without proper consent, we will delete it promptly.

12. Changes

We may update this Policy from time to time. If changes are material, we will notify you by email or in-app before they take effect.

13. Contact

For questions or requests, contact: [email protected] • 2830-000