Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for The Link

At The Link, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information collected and recorded by The Link and how we use it.

If you have additional questions or need more information about our Privacy Policy, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

This Privacy Policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website with regard to the information they share and/or collect through The Link. This policy does not apply to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website. Our Privacy Policy was created with the help of the Privacy Policy Generator.

Consent

By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Information We Collect

The personal information that you are asked to provide — and the reasons you’re asked to provide it — will be made clear at the point we request it.

If you contact us directly, we may receive additional information such as your name, email address, phone number, the contents of your message, and any attachments you send us.

If you register for an account, we may ask for your name, company name, mailing address, email, and phone number.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in a variety of ways, including to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our website

  • Improve, personalize, and expand our website

  • Understand and analyze how users engage with the site

  • Develop new features, services, and offerings

  • Communicate with you directly or through partners (for customer service, updates, marketing, and promotions)

  • Send emails and notifications

  • Detect and prevent fraud

Log Files

The Link follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they access websites — a common practice among hosting companies. The information collected includes IP addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. None of this is linked to personally identifiable information. The purpose is to analyze trends, administer the site, track user movement, and gather demographic insights.

Cookies and Web Beacons

Like most websites, The Link uses cookies to store information such as visitor preferences and pages visited. This information helps us enhance the user experience by customizing our website content based on browser type and other data.

For more information on cookies, please see: "What Are Cookies?"

Advertising Partners’ Privacy Policies

You may consult this list to find the privacy policy for each of The Link’s advertising partners.

Third-party ad servers or networks may use cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons in their advertisements and links that appear on The Link. These are sent directly to your browser and may collect your IP address automatically. These technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and/or personalize ad content.

Please note: The Link has no access to or control over cookies used by third-party advertisers.

Third Party Privacy Policies

The Link’s Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. We encourage you to review the respective privacy policies of these third-party providers for more information about their practices and opt-out options.

You can disable cookies through your individual browser settings. Detailed guidance for cookie management can be found on your browser’s website.

CCPA Privacy Rights (California Residents)

Under the CCPA, California residents have the right to:

  • Request that a business disclose the categories and specific data it has collected about you

  • Request deletion of your personal data

  • Request that your data not be sold (The Link does not sell personal data)

If you make a request, we have one month to respond. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

GDPR Data Protection Rights (EU Residents)

We want to ensure you are fully aware of your data protection rights. You are entitled to:

  • Access – Request copies of your personal data (a small fee may apply)

  • Rectification – Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Erasure – Request that we delete your data under certain conditions

  • Restrict Processing – Request that we limit the use of your data under certain conditions

  • Object to Processing – Object to how we process your data in certain cases

  • Data Portability – Request transfer of your data to another organization or to you directly

We will respond within one month of receiving your request. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, the data we collect, or if you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us.
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