Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 28, 2026

1. Introduction

Linkvor ("we," "us," or "our") operates the linkvor.com website and platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service. By using Linkvor, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

  • Email address
  • Display name and username
  • Password (stored securely hashed)
  • Google account data (if you sign up via Google OAuth)

2.2 Pro Application Data

  • Social media handles (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter)
  • Website URL
  • Approximate audience size
  • Use case description

2.3 Content You Create

  • Products (names, descriptions, images, URLs, pricing)
  • Links (slugs, destination URLs, titles)
  • QR codes and customization settings
  • Storefront and profile information

2.4 Analytics & Usage Data

  • Click and scan events on your links and QR codes
  • IP addresses (used to derive approximate geographic location)
  • Device type, browser, and operating system
  • Referring URLs
  • Timestamps of interactions

2.5 Cookies & Third-Party Analytics

  • We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized usage data including pages visited, session duration, and traffic sources. This data is processed by Google under their own Privacy Policy.
  • We store a JSON Web Token (JWT) in your browser's localStorage for authentication purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Linkvor platform
  • Create and manage your account
  • Generate analytics dashboards for your links, products, and QR codes
  • Send verification emails and important service notifications
  • Process Pro tier applications
  • Monitor link health and notify you of broken links
  • Understand usage patterns to improve our service (via Google Analytics)
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Information Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

  • Service providers: Microsoft Azure (hosting, storage, email), Google (OAuth, Analytics), ip-api.com (IP geolocation for analytics)
  • Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority
  • Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Public information: Your storefront page, profile, and product catalog are publicly accessible. Click and scan analytics are only visible to you (the creator).

5. Data Storage & Security

  • Data is stored on Microsoft Azure infrastructure
  • Passwords are hashed using bcrypt with a cost factor of 12
  • All data in transit is encrypted via HTTPS/TLS
  • We use access controls and authentication to limit data access
  • Product images are stored securely in Azure Blob Storage

While we implement industry-standard security measures, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data through your account settings
  • Update your profile, products, and links at any time
  • Delete your account and associated data by contacting us
  • Opt out of Google Analytics by using browser extensions or settings
  • Withdraw consent for non-essential data processing

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR including data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

7. Data Retention

  • Account data is retained as long as your account is active
  • Analytics event data (clicks, scans) is retained for up to 24 months
  • Upon account deletion, we remove your personal data within 30 days
  • Some anonymized, aggregated data may be retained for service improvement

8. Children's Privacy

Linkvor is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored and processed in regions where our cloud infrastructure operates (Microsoft Azure regions). By using Linkvor, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:

Email: contact@linkvor.com