Introduction to lnks.to

lnks.to Terms of Service

Last updated:03 Aug 2024

• Upload, post, or otherwise transmit any content that is illegal, offensive, or violates any third-party rights.
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
• Engage in any activity that could harm or disrupt the Service or its users.

• Payment Processing: All payments on the platform are processed by Stripe. By using Stripe for payment processing, you agree to be bound by Stripe’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. lnks.to is not responsible for the performance of Stripe or any other payment processors.
• Chargebacks and Disputes: Creators are responsible for managing disputes and chargebacks. lnks.to reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts with excessive chargebacks.
• Taxes and Fees: Creators are responsible for any taxes or fees associated with their sales, including VAT/GST where applicable.

• Ownership: Creators retain ownership of their content but grant lnks.to a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, distribute, and display such content as necessary to provide the Service.
• DMCA Compliance: lnks.to respects intellectual property rights and will respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

• User Data Handling: Your use of the Service is governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. This includes data collected through lead capture forms and interactions on the platform.
• International Data Transfers: By using the Service, you consent to your data being transferred to and processed in countries outside of your residence, including the United Kingdom, where lnks.to operates.

lnks.to Privacy Policy

Last updated:03 Aug 2024

• Identification Information: This includes details such as your name, email address, phone number, and physical address. Whether you're a creator using lnks.to to launch your landing pages or a visitor engaging with content, we may require this information to create your account, verify your identity, and provide you with our services.
• Financial Information: For users engaging in transactions through lnks.to, such as selling products or services, we rely on secure, third-party payment processing services provided by Stripe. lnks.to does not directly collect or store your credit card numbers or bank account details. Instead, this sensitive financial information is handled by Stripe, which requires this information to process payments on your behalf. We ensure that Stripe, as our partner, adheres to the highest standards of payment security and privacy. For your peace of mind and to be fully informed about the handling of your financial information, we encourage you to visit Stripe’s website to review their terms and conditions and privacy policy. By using Stripe for payment processing, we aim to provide a secure and seamless transaction process for both our creators and their customers, while maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of your financial data.
• Content Information: When you create landing pages or content on lnks.to, we collect the information you choose to include, such as text, images, and videos. This content may also include personal information you wish to share as part of your marketing or engagement strategies.
• Creator-Collected Information: In addition to the information collected by lnks.to, our users, whom we refer to as "creators", may collect personal information directly from their audience for marketing and engagement purposes. This may include collecting email addresses, social media handles, and responses to questions about experiences and preferences. The intention behind this collection is to enable creators to build and tailor products, services, and content that are more closely aligned with the interests and needs of their audience. Creators use this information to better understand their audience and to inform their marketing strategies, with the ultimate goal of promoting relevant offerings to their contacts. It is important for visitors and users interacting with creators' content on lnks.to to understand that this information is collected by the creators themselves and is subject to their own privacy policies and practices. We encourage visitors and users to review the privacy policies of any creator they interact with on lnks.to to understand how their personal information is being used and shared.
• Technical and Usage Information: As you navigate through and interact with our Service, we may automatically collect certain information about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns. This includes details about your device, internet connection, IP address, operating system, browser type, referring/exit pages, clickstream data, and information on how you use our Service.
• 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.
• Communication Information: When you contact us directly, such as through email or customer support channels, we may receive additional information about you such as the contents of the message or attachments you may send us, and any other information you may choose to provide. We may collect information when you contact us with questions or concerns and when you voluntarily respond to questionnaires, surveys, or requests for market research seeking your opinion and feedback. Providing communication data is optional for you.
• Commercial Information: We may retain a history of the Creator Content you browse, make available, and/or purchase using the Service.
• Demographic Information: We may collect your age and gender.
• Social Media Information: We have pages on social media sites like Instagram, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok (“Social Media Pages”). When you interact with our Social Media Pages, we will collect personal information that you elect to provide or make available to us through your settings with the relevant Social Media Pages, such as your contact details, profile photos, and friend lists. In addition, the companies that host our Social Media Pages may provide us with aggregate information and analytics regarding the use of our Social Media Pages. 
• Internet Activity Information: When you visit, use, and interact with the Service, we may receive certain information about your visit, use, or interactions. For example, we may monitor the number of people that visit the Service, peak hours of visits, which page(s) are visited, the domains our visitors come from (e.g., google.com, yahoo.com, etc.), and which browsers people use to access the Service (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, etc.), broad geographical information, and navigation pattern. In particular, the following information is created and automatically logged in our systems:
  • Log Information: Information that your browser automatically sends whenever you visit the Site. Log Information includes your Internet Protocol address, browser type and settings, the date and time of your request, and how you interacted with the Site.
  • Device Information: Includes the name of the device, operating system, and browser you are using. Information collected may depend on the type of device you use and its settings.
  • Usage Information: We collect information about how you use our Service, such as the types of content that you view or engage with, the features you use, the actions you take, and the time, frequency, and duration of your activities.
  • Location Information: We derive a rough estimate of your location from your IP address.
  • Email Open/Click Information: We use pixels in our email campaigns that allow us to collect your email and IP address as well as the date and time you open an email or click on any links in the email.
  • Google Information: In order to provide the Service, we will sync with your Gmail account so we can help you monetize your business. Through this integration, we will have access to your Gmail inbox and any information available there (“Google Information”). Notwithstanding anything else in this Privacy Policy, we (1) only use the Google Information to provide the Service; (2) do not transfer Google Information to third parties except as necessary to provide or improve the Service, as required by law, or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets where we provide notice to users; (3) do not use the Google Information for serving advertisements; and (4) do not permit humans to read Google Information, except (a) if we obtain your affirmative consent, (b) as necessary for security purposes or to comply with applicable law, or (c) our use is limited to internal operations and the Google Information (including derivations) have been aggregated and anonymized.
  • Zoom Information: In order to provide the Service, we will synchronize with your Zoom account so we can help you monetize your business. Through this integration, we will have access to your Zoom meetings and webinars and any information available there (“Zoom Information”). We (1) only use the Zoom Information to provide the Service; (2) do not transfer Zoom Information to third parties except as necessary to provide or improve the Service, as required by law, or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets where we provide notice to users; (3) do not use the Zoom Information for serving advertisements; and (4) do not permit humans to read Zoom Information, except (a) if we obtain your affirmative consent, (b) as necessary for security purposes or to comply with applicable law, or (c) our use is limited to internal operations and the Zoom Information (including derivations) have been aggregated and anonymized. We retain personal data for as long as required to engage in the use described in this Privacy Statement, unless a longer retention period is required by applicable law.
  • Calendly Information: To enhance the Service, we integrate with Calendly to facilitate scheduling between creators and their clients or contacts. This allows for seamless appointment setting directly through lnks.to, enhancing the business operations of our creators. Through this integration, we may access information related to your Calendly account, including appointment times, notes, and contact details shared within the Calendly platform. We use Calendly Information solely to provide and improve the scheduling functionality within our Service, and we handle this data in accordance with our privacy commitments outlined herein.
  • Analytics: We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how users use the Site and enhance your experience when you use the Site. For more information on how Google uses this data, go to www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/.
  • Online Tracking and Do Not Track Signals: We and our third-party service providers may use cookies, pixels, or other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities over time and across different websites following your use of the Site. Our Site currently does not respond to “Do Not Track” (“DNT”) signals and operates as described in this Privacy Policy whether or not a DNT signal is received. If we do respond to DNT signals in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy to describe how we do so.
    The collection of this information enables lnks.to to offer a customized and efficient experience to each user. It's important to us that you understand the types of information we collect and the reasons behind it. Our goal is to be transparent and respectful of your privacy while providing a valuable service that meets your needs.

• Directly from you when you provide it to us.
• Automatically as you navigate through the site. Information collected automatically may include usage details, IP addresses, and information collected through cookies and other tracking technologies.
• From third parties, for example, our business partners.

• To Provide and Improve Our Service: We use your information to operate, maintain, and provide to you the features and functionality of lnks.to, as well as to communicate directly with you, such as to send you email messages and push notifications. We also use your information to respond to your comments and questions and to provide customer service and support.
• To Personalize User Experience: We use information to understand how our users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Service. This helps us tailor our content and features to meet your needs more effectively and to improve your overall experience on lnks.to.
• For Marketing and Promotions: With your consent, we may use your information to send you promotional messages and content and to notify you about services, events, and special opportunities or promotions that we believe might be of interest to you. This includes using creator-collected information to enable creators to build and tailor their marketing efforts.
• To Secure Our Service: We use information to enhance the security of our Service, to detect and prevent fraud, to resolve disputes, and to enforce our agreements and policies. This helps us protect you, other users, and our platform from malicious or unlawful activities.
• Analytics and Service Improvement: We use the information for analytics purposes and to understand trends within our Service. This analysis on an aggregated level helps us become more efficient, improve our service, and identify new features or opportunities for enhancements.
• To Comply With Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, and to protect the rights, property, or safety of Armoury6 Limited, our users, or others.
• Creator Support: We use the information provided by creators to support their use of lnks.to, including assisting with the setup of their landing pages, facilitating transactions, and providing insights to help them optimize their presence and sales on our platform.
• Feedback and Surveys: We may use your information to request feedback and to contact you about your use of our Service. We value your input and use it to inform improvements and enhancements to our Service.

• We need it to provide you the Service, including to operate the Service, provide customer support and personalized features, and to protect the safety and security of the Service;
• It satisfies a legitimate interest (which is not overridden by your data protection interests), such as for research and development, to market and promote the Service, and to protect our legal rights and interests;
• You give us consent to do so for a specific purpose; or
• We need to process your data to comply with a legal obligation.

• Vendors and Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors and service providers who support our business, such as those providing hosting services, payment processing, analytics, customer service, marketing, and operational support. These service providers are authorized to use your personal information only as necessary to provide these services to us and are obligated to handle your information in accordance with our privacy standards.
• Creators and Users Interaction: When you, as a user, engage with a creator’s content on lnks.to, your information, such as email addresses or social media handles, may be shared with the creator to facilitate the interaction, transaction, or for marketing purposes as described in this Privacy Policy. Creators are responsible for managing this information in line with their privacy policies.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, dissolution, reorganization, sale of some or all of Armoury6 Limited's assets, financing, public offering of securities, acquisition of all or a portion of our business, a similar transaction or proceeding, or steps in contemplation of such activities (e.g., due diligence), some or all personal information may be shared or transferred, subject to standard confidentiality arrangements.
• Legal Requirements and Law Enforcement: We may disclose personal information if required by law, if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect and defend our rights or property, prevent fraud, protect the safety of our users and the public, or protect against legal liability.
• Consent: We may share your information with third parties when we have your explicit consent to do so.
  
  
• Your Choices and Control: We offer you choices regarding the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information. You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those communications or by managing your preferences in your account settings. Please note that opting out of promotional communications may not affect the receipt of non-promotional communications, such as those about your account or ongoing business relations.
• Data Anonymization and Aggregation: We may anonymize and aggregate data collected through the Service and share it with partners or for public or commercial purposes to provide insights, which will not identify you.
• International Transfers: Your information, including personal information, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
  
  
• Privacy Practices of Third Parties: This Privacy Policy does not address the privacy practices of any third parties that we do not own or control, including but not limited to any creators, partners, or third-party websites to which our Service may link. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services before providing your personal information to them.

• Creator Content and User Interactions: When you, as a creator, post content on lnks.to or as a user interact with a creator's page, you may choose to reveal personal information within your content or through your interactions. This information could include your name, contact details, social media handles, and any other information you choose to provide. Please be aware that any information you make public on the platform can be seen, collected, and used by other users, and we cannot control or take responsibility for such actions.
• Social Sharing Features: lnks.to may offer social sharing features or other integrated tools (such as the Twitter "Tweet" button), which let you share actions you take on our Service with other media. The use of such features enables the sharing of information with your friends or the public, depending on the settings you establish with the entity that provides the social sharing feature. For more information about the purpose and scope of data collection and processing in connection with social sharing features, please visit the privacy policies of the entities that provide these features.
• User Profiles and Submissions: Depending on your user settings, your user profile may be public, and other users may access your profile and the information you post within it or through your submissions on the platform. You have the ability to customize your privacy settings within your account to control what information you make public.
• Managing Your Personal Information: We encourage you to think carefully about what information you share in your profile and other areas of the Service. You have control over the information you provide and can manage your privacy settings to reflect your preferences. If you post personal information online that is accessible to the public, you may receive unsolicited messages from other parties in return.
• Information Shared with Creators: When you purchase or subscribe to content provided by creators, or otherwise engage in transactions through lnks.to, your information, such as your name, email address, and shipping address, may be shared with the creators to facilitate the transaction or support the service they are providing. Creators are instructed to use this information in accordance with their own privacy policies and are not permitted to use it for unrelated purposes.
• Your Responsibilities: You are responsible for the personal information you choose to share or submit in public areas of lnks.to. We caution you to be mindful of your privacy needs as you choose whom to connect with and what to share and make public. We cannot control the privacy or security of information you choose to make public or share with others.

• Access to Your Information: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information lnks.to holds about you and to be informed about how we use it. This helps you understand our data processing activities concerning your data and to verify its accuracy.
• Correction of Your Information: If you discover that the personal information we hold about you is inaccurate, incomplete, or out-of-date, you have the right to ask us to update or correct it.
• Deletion of Your Information: In certain circumstances, you have the right to request the deletion of your personal information that we hold, except where we are required to retain it by law or for legitimate business purposes.
• Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information where we rely on legitimate interests as our basis for processing, if you believe your fundamental rights and freedoms outweigh our legitimate interests.
• Restriction on Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances, such as if you contest the accuracy of that information or object to its processing.
• Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to have us transfer it directly to another data controller where technically feasible.
• Consent Withdrawal: Where our processing of your personal information is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
• Marketing Communications: You have the right to opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time. You can exercise this right by clicking on the "unsubscribe" or "opt-out" link in the marketing emails we send you.
• Exercising Your Rights: To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at thegoodpeople@lnks.to with your request. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable data protection laws and may need to verify your identity to protect your privacy and security. 
• Privacy Settings and Tools: lnks.to provides you with privacy settings and tools that enable you to control the sharing of your information and how it is used. We encourage you to review and adjust your privacy settings to meet your preferences.
• Complaints: If you have a concern about our privacy practices, including the way we've handled your personal information, you have the right to complain to the data protection authority in your country of residence.

• Right to Know: You have the right to know the categories of personal information lnks.to has collected about you, the purposes for collecting your personal information, and the categories of sources from which the personal information was collected.
• Right to Access: You have the right to access the specific pieces of personal information lnks.to has collected about you.
• Disclosure of Personal Information: You have the right to know whether your personal information has been disclosed for business purposes, the categories of personal information disclosed, and the categories of third parties to whom the information was disclosed.
• Right to Delete: You have the right, under certain circumstances, to request the deletion of your personal information held by lnks.to.
• Right to Opt-Out: lnks.to does not sell personal information. However, you have the right to instruct businesses not to sell your personal information.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right to not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising any of your privacy rights.

• Technical Measures: We use encryption, firewalls, and secure server facilities to protect your personal information from potential breaches. Our security protocols are regularly reviewed and updated to ensure they meet industry standards and are effective against known threats.
• Administrative Measures: Access to your personal information is restricted to authorized personnel only, who are subject to strict confidentiality obligations. We provide regular training to our employees on privacy and data security practices to ensure they understand the importance of protecting personal information.
• Physical Measures: Our data centers and servers are secured with access controls and physical barriers to prevent unauthorized access to the systems where your personal information is stored.
• Data Breach Response: In the unlikely event of a data breach, we have procedures in place to promptly evaluate and respond to the incident. We will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities, as required by law, if we believe that the breach poses a risk to the rights and freedoms of individuals.
• Your Role in Protecting Your Information: While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no system or transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to take steps to protect your personal information online, including choosing strong passwords, enabling two-factor authentication where available, and being cautious about the information you share in public areas of the internet.
• Updates to Our Security Practices: As threats to data security evolve, so do our security practices. We will continue to update our security measures and practices to protect against new and emerging threats, and we will keep you informed of significant changes through updates to this Privacy Policy.
• Contact Us: If you have any questions about the security of your personal information, or if you have concerns about a potential security vulnerability, please contact us at thegoodpeople@lnks.to. Your privacy and security are our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining the trust you place in us.

lnks.to GDPR

Last updated:03 Aug 2024

• Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and physical address.
• Account Information: Usernames, passwords, and account settings.
• Transaction Information: Payment details (processed by Stripe), purchase history, and transaction records.
• Technical Information: IP addresses, browser type, device information, and usage data (collected via cookies and similar technologies).
• Communication Information: Any information you provide when you contact us directly, such as email correspondence.
• Social Media Information: Social media handles collected when you interact with our platform.
• Interaction Notes: Notes made by Creators regarding their interactions with Customers.

• Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our services, including user account management, technical support, and facilitating transactions.
• Payment Processing: To process payments through Stripe and manage billing information.
• Marketing and Communication: With your consent, to send you promotional materials, updates, and newsletters related to our services.
• Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

• Consent: When you have given explicit consent for specific purposes, such as receiving marketing communications.
• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our contractual obligations to you, such as processing payments and providing customer support.
• Legal Obligation: When necessary to comply with legal requirements, such as tax laws and regulations.
• Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as improving our services, preventing fraud, and securing our platform, where these interests are not overridden by your privacy rights.

• Payment Processors: Stripe, for processing payments and managing financial transactions.
• Integration Partners: Zapier, for automating workflows and integrating with other services.
• Email Service Providers: In the future, we may connect with email service providers to facilitate email marketing.

• User Data: Retained until the Creator deletes it or until the Creator’s account is deleted, after which the data is permanently erased.
• Transaction Records: Retained by both lnks.to and Stripe for record-keeping purposes, even after account deletion, in accordance with legal obligations.

• Encryption: Encrypting sensitive data during transmission and storage.
• Access Controls: Restricting access to personal data to authorized personnel only.
• Regular Audits: Conducting regular security audits and assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Secure Payment Processing: We do not store card details; all payment information is securely handled by Stripe.

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
• Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal requirements.
• Restriction of Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
• Data Portability: You can request that we provide your personal data in a structured, commonly used format for transfer to another data controller.
• Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes or on grounds relating to your particular situation.
• Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to processing at any time, where processing is based on your consent.