Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 6, 2025
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve our services. The type of information we collect depends on how you use our Service.
- For Guests: We collect the original URL you provide for shortening and the content for QR code generation. This data is stored temporarily and assigned a "guest" identifier.
- For Registered Users: We collect your name, email address, and profile picture from your chosen authentication provider (e.g., Google, Facebook). We also store the links, QR codes, and bio page content you create and save to your account.
- Usage Data & Cookies: We automatically collect information about your interactions with our Service, such as the number of clicks on your short URLs. We use essential cookies to manage your login session and preferences. We do not use third-party tracking or advertising cookies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Service.
- Personalize your experience as a registered user.
- Protect the security and integrity of our Service.
- Communicate with you about your account or our services.
3. Data Storage and Retention
Your data is stored securely on Google Firebase. We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
- Guest Data: All data created by guests is automatically deleted after seven (7) days.
- Registered User Data: Your data is retained as long as your account is active. You can manage or delete your data from your "My Data" or "Settings" pages. If you delete your account, your data will be permanently removed. For detailed instructions, please see our account deletion guide.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information under the following circumstances:
- With your consent.
- For legal reasons, such as to comply with a law, regulation, or legal process.
- To enforce our Terms of Service, including investigation of potential violations.
5. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights. We aim to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete, or limit the use of your Personal Data.
- The right to access, update or delete the information we have on you. You can do this yourself within your account settings.
- The right of rectification. You have the right to have your information rectified if that information is inaccurate or incomplete.
- The right to object. You have the right to object to our processing of your Personal Data.
- The right of restriction. You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.
- The right to data portability. You have the right to be provided with a copy of the information we have on you in a structured, machine-readable and commonly used format.
- The right to withdraw consent. You also have the right to withdraw your consent at any time where Linkde relied on your consent to process your personal information.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.