Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to NetLink ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website and in using our products and services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website net.link and use our link management services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account (email address, password, name)
• Sign in using OAuth providers (Google, GitHub) - we receive your email, name, and profile picture from these providers
• Create short links or bio links (URLs, custom slugs, titles, descriptions)
• Update your profile (avatar, bio, website)
• Contact us for support
• Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our services, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our services, including clicks, views, timestamps, and referral sources
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity and hold certain information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our services
• To process your transactions and manage your account
• To provide analytics and insights about your links
• To send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
• To respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
• To send you marketing communications (with your consent, where required)

4. Third-Party Authentication Providers

We offer authentication through third-party providers to make it easier for you to sign in:

• Google Sign-In: When you sign in with Google, Google shares your email address, name, and profile picture with us. Your use of Google Sign-In is also governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
• GitHub Sign-In: When you sign in with GitHub, GitHub shares your email address, name, and profile picture with us. Your use of GitHub Sign-In is also governed by GitHub's Privacy Statement.

We only receive the information that these providers make available based on your privacy settings with them. We do not have access to your passwords or other sensitive information from these providers.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery, authentication services)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
• With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure hosting infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Account Deletion: Delete your account and associated data through your account settings

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.

We use cookies for authentication, session management, analytics, and to improve user experience.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: