Privacy Policy

Overview

LinkManager ("we", "our", or "us") is a link management service that includes a web application and browser extension. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our service.

Information We Collect

1. Account Information

• Email Address: Used for account creation, authentication, and important service communications
• Password: Encrypted and stored securely for account access (we never store plain text passwords)
• User ID: A unique identifier generated automatically when you create an account

2. Link Data

• URLs: The web addresses you save to your LinkManager account
• Link Names: Custom short names you assign to your saved links
• Creation Timestamps: When each link was added to your account
• Folder Organization: How you organize your links into folders (Standard tier only)

3. Browser Extension Data

When you use our Chrome extension, we collect:

• Authentication Tokens: Stored locally in your browser to keep you logged in
• No Browsing History: We do not track, collect, or store your browsing history or visited websites

4. Payment Information

For Standard tier subscribers:

• Stripe Customer ID: Links your account to our payment processor
• Subscription Status: Whether your subscription is active, canceled, etc.
• Billing Dates: Subscription renewal and cancellation dates

Note: We do not store credit card details. All payment processing is handled securely by Stripe.

5. Analytics Data

We use Google Analytics to improve our service:

• Usage Events: Sign-ups, logins, link creation, feature usage
• Performance Data: How users interact with our application
• Anonymous Statistics: Aggregated data that cannot identify individual users

How We Use Your Information

Primary Purposes

• Service Delivery: Store and organize your saved links
• Authentication: Verify your identity and maintain secure access
• Account Management: Manage your subscription and account settings
• Customer Support: Respond to your questions and technical issues

Secondary Purposes

• Service Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance our features
• Security: Detect and prevent unauthorized access or abuse
• Legal Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements and legal obligations

Data Storage and Security

Storage Infrastructure

• Database: Supabase (PostgreSQL) with enterprise-grade security
• Location: Data is stored in secure cloud infrastructure
• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest

Access Controls

• Row Level Security (RLS): You can only access your own data
• User Isolation: Complete data separation between user accounts
• Secure Authentication: Industry-standard OAuth and session management

Browser Extension Security

• Local Storage Only: Authentication tokens are stored locally in your browser
• No Remote Tracking: The extension only communicates with LinkManager servers
• Limited Permissions: Only accesses data necessary for functionality

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We Share Data With:

We DO NOT:

• Sell your personal data to third parties
• Share your links or personal data with advertisers
• Use your data for marketing purposes without consent
• Share data with other users (your links are private)

Your Data Rights

Access and Control

• View Your Data: Access all your saved links through the dashboard
• Edit Information: Update your links, folders, and account settings
• Export Data: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Delete Account: Permanently remove your account and all associated data

Account Deletion

When you delete your account:

• All your links and folders are permanently deleted
• Your subscription is canceled immediately
• Personal data is removed from our active systems within 30 days
• Some data may be retained for legal compliance or security purposes

Cookie Policy

Essential Cookies

• Authentication: Keep you logged in to your account
• Session Management: Maintain your login state across pages
• Security: Prevent unauthorized access and protect against attacks

Analytics Cookies

• Google Analytics: Track usage patterns and improve our service
• Performance Monitoring: Identify and fix technical issues

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area, our legal basis for processing your data includes:

• Contract Performance: To provide the LinkManager service you've signed up for
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our service and ensure security
• Consent: For analytics and non-essential features (where applicable)
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

• Account Data: While your account is active, plus 30 days after deletion
• Analytics Data: Up to 26 months in aggregate, anonymized form
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer for legal compliance

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through email or service notifications. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.