Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

LinkScope ("we", "us", or "our") operates the LinkScope service. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our campaign short link and analytics service.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Account Data

• Email address (used for authentication and service communications)
• Password (stored as a cryptographic hash, never in plain text)
• Account creation date

2.2 Payment Data

All payment processing is handled securely by Stripe. We do not store or have access to your credit card information. Stripe's privacy policy applies to payment data: stripe.com/privacy

2.3 Analytics Data

When someone clicks on your short links, we collect:

• Click timestamp
• HTTP Referrer (the website the visitor came from, if available)
• User-Agent string (browser and device type)
• UTM parameters (if present in the request URL)

2.4 What We Don't Collect

• IP addresses
• Precise geolocation data
• Personal information about link visitors
• Tracking cookies across other websites

3. How We Use Your Data

We use collected data to:

• Provide and maintain the LinkScope service
• Authenticate your account access
• Process subscription payments via Stripe
• Display analytics about your short link performance
• Send essential service communications (e.g., password resets, billing notifications)
• Prevent abuse and enforce our Terms of Service

4. Data Retention

We retain your account data and analytics data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal compliance.

5. Cookies

We use strictly necessary session cookies to keep you logged in. We do not use marketing cookies, analytics cookies, or third-party tracking cookies.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties, except:

• Stripe: For payment processing (subject to Stripe's privacy policy)
• Legal obligations: If required by law or to protect our legal rights

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data (account deletion)
• Data portability: Export your data in CSV format
• Objection: Object to processing of your data
• Withdrawal of consent: Withdraw consent at any time

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

8. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your data based on:

• Contract: To provide the service you signed up for
• Legitimate interest: To prevent fraud and abuse
• Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws

9. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted passwords (bcrypt), HTTPS connections, and secure database access. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

10. Children's Privacy

LinkScope is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through the service.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, contact us at:

Email: hello@linkscope.com