Privacy Policy for LinkSwap.io

Effective Date: [08/02/2024]

At LinkSwap.io, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with global privacy laws including the GDPR, CCPA, and other international frameworks.

1. Who We Are

LinkSwap.io is a platform for marketing professionals to ethically exchange backlinks. By using our platform, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

  • Name, email, password, profile info
  • Domain data: website URLs, category, Semrush metrics
  • Usage data: logins, link swaps, messages
  • IP address, browser details, referral info
  • Verification info: LinkedIn, DNS/meta validation

3. Image & Media Uploads

If you upload media, do not include EXIF GPS/location data. Other users may extract this data.

4. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies to enhance your experience:

  • Session and login cookies
  • Analytics cookies (e.g. Google Analytics)
  • 3rd-party integrations with consent (e.g. Semrush)

You can manage cookies in your browser or via platform settings.

5. Embedded Content

We may embed third-party content (e.g. YouTube, articles). These behave as if you visited their site directly and may track your data.

6. How We Use Your Data

  • Operate and improve the platform
  • Match you with relevant link partners
  • Enable communication and coordination
  • Support and verification
  • Legal compliance and fraud prevention

7. Who We Share Data With

We do not sell your data. We only share with:

  • Subprocessors (e.g. hosting, analytics, infrastructure)
  • Semrush API, Stripe, and similar services
  • Authorities, if required by law

8. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Account data: while active
  • Messages and match logs: retained for integrity
  • Cookies and analytics: 6–12 months

9. Your Rights

You may:

  • Request a copy of your data
  • Correct or delete personal info
  • Withdraw consent or restrict processing
  • Request data portability (in applicable regions)

Email hello@linkswap.io to exercise your rights.

10. Children’s Privacy

This platform is not for users under 16 (EU) or 13 (US). We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

11. Data Security

We use encryption and secure access controls. No system is 100% secure, but we take every reasonable precaution.

12. Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside your country (e.g. US, EU, UK) under standard contractual clauses or equivalent safeguards.

13. Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated. Users will be notified by email or in-app messages. Continued use implies acceptance.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions:

Email: hello@linkswap.io