Privacy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2025

Your Privacy Matters

At GetBacklinks.fun, we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information you provide directly:

  • Account Information: Name, email address from OAuth providers (Google/GitHub)
  • Profile Data: Display name, bio, avatar image
  • Website Information: URLs, descriptions, categories you submit
  • Communication: Messages sent through contact forms
  • Marketing Preferences: Opt-in/opt-out choices for email communications

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information:

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, features used
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
  • Cookies: Session management and preference storage
  • Analytics: Anonymous usage patterns and performance metrics
How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Service Provision

  • Account creation and management
  • Submission processing and approval
  • Profile customization
  • Communication about your submissions

Platform Improvement

  • Service optimization and debugging
  • Analytics and usage insights
  • Security monitoring
  • Feature development

Legal Compliance

  • Fraud prevention and security
  • Legal obligations and dispute resolution
  • Terms of Service enforcement
  • Platform integrity maintenance
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:

✅ With Your Consent

When you explicitly agree to share information for specific purposes.

🔒 Service Providers

With trusted third-party service providers who assist our operations (hosting, analytics, email delivery) under strict confidentiality agreements.

⚖️ Legal Requirements

When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.

🚫 Never Sold

We do not sell your personal information to advertisers or marketing companies.

Data Security

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

Security Measures Include:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
  • Secure OAuth authentication (Google/GitHub)
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and employee training
  • Data minimization and retention policies
  • Regular backups with encryption

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage patterns.

Essential Cookies

Required for basic website functionality, authentication, and security. Cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our site. Used anonymously to improve our service.

Preference Cookies

Remember your settings and preferences for a better user experience.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

Your Rights and Choices

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

Access & Portability

Request a copy of your personal data in a portable format.

Rectification

Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data (right to be forgotten).

Restriction

Limit how we process your personal information.

Objection

Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent for marketing communications anytime.

GDPR Compliance: If you're located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Contact us to exercise these rights.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Account Data

Retained while your account is active and for 3 years after account deletion.

Submission Data

Retained as long as the submission exists in our directory.

Analytics Data

Anonymized and retained for up to 2 years for service improvement.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take necessary action.

9Changes 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. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

10Contact Us

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

Privacy Inquiries

Email: privacy@getbacklinks.fun

Data Protection Officer: support@getbacklinks.fun

Response Time: Within 30 days for data requests

This privacy policy was last updated on December 2025. Your privacy is important to us, and we're committed to protecting your personal information.