Privacy Policy
Last Updated: Sep 7, 2025
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1. Scope of This Policy
This policy applies to all Linka-operated platforms, including websites and mobile applications. All references to “Services” throughout this policy include these platforms.
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2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We collect information you choose to provide when using our services, such as:
- Account Creation: When you sign up, you provide basic data (e.g., location) needed to operate the Services. You may also upload photos and include a personal description.
- Profile Details: If you complete your profile, you may share additional data such as interests, lifestyle information, or personality traits. We may request access to your device’s camera or gallery for content uploads.
- Sensitive Data: You may choose to share data considered sensitive in some jurisdictions, including racial/ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs. By submitting this data, you consent to its processing.
- Location Data: With your permission, we may collect precise geolocation (latitude and longitude) via methods such as IP address, GPS, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth.
- Payment Data: When making purchases directly (not via iOS or Android), you or our payment processor may provide credit/debit card or other financial details.
- Customer Support: If you contact support, we collect information shared during the interaction. We may record or monitor support sessions for training and quality assurance.
- Communication on Your Behalf: If you request that we contact others on your behalf (e.g., sending invitations), we collect relevant contact information.
- User-Generated Content: We process content you post through our Services.
2.2 Information From Others
We also collect information about you from other sources, including:
- Other Users: For example, other users may report your profile or share information during their use of the Services.
- Partners: We may receive data from third parties (e.g., advertising or distribution partners) about your interactions with their platforms, especially when Linka advertisements are involved.
2.3 Information Collected Automatically
While using our Services, we collect information about your usage patterns and the devices you use:
Usage Data
- Login timestamps
- Features used
- Search queries
- Pages and profiles viewed
- Ads clicked
- Interactions with other users (e.g., matches, messages, likes)
Device Data
- Hardware and software characteristics
- IP address
- Device ID and type
- Browser type, version, and language
- Operating system and time zone
- App crashes and error logs
- Advertising IDs (e.g., Google’s AAID, Apple’s IDFA)
- Identifiers like IMEI, MAC address, UDID
- Wireless and mobile network data, including signal strength
- Sensor data from accelerometers, gyroscopes, and compasses
- Geolocation (if permitted)
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3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We and our partners use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:
- Authenticate users
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze traffic and user behavior
- Deliver and measure advertisements
- Enable social features
Please refer to our [Cookie Policy] for further details, including how to control cookies through your browser settings.
Do Not Track (DNT): Some browsers offer DNT signals, but due to a lack of standardization, we currently do not respond to DNT requests.
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4. How We Use Your Information
We process your information to:
4.1 Deliver and Manage Services
- Create and manage your account
- Provide technical and customer support
- Process transactions and payments
- Communicate service updates and billing info
4.2 Match and Connect Users
- Analyze profile data to suggest potential matches
- Display user profiles to one another
4.3 Cross-Device Integration
- Link user sessions across devices for a seamless experience using identifiers such as IP, browser version, or device data
4.4 Develop New Features
- Test and roll out new features or services
- Perform behavioral analysis to guide feature development
4.5 Ensure Safety and Compliance
- Detect, investigate, and prevent fraud or unauthorized activities
- Analyze behavioral patterns for abuse prevention
- Retain records of prohibited activity to prevent recurrence
4.6 Fulfill Legal Obligations
- Comply with applicable laws and regulatory requirements
- Cooperate with law enforcement authorities
- Enforce contractual rights and platform rules
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5. Legal Bases for Processing
Depending on your jurisdiction, we process your data under these legal bases:
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our agreement with you (e.g., account management, matching features).
- Legitimate Interests: To enhance our Services, ensure security, and promote user engagement.
- Consent: Where required, we seek your consent (e.g., to collect sensitive data or enable tracking). You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting Linka_support@fasyai.com.
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6. How We Share Information
6.1 With Other Users
Your public profile (photos, name, age, bio, location, shared interests) is visible to other users. Once shared, we cannot control what others do with your information. Please share responsibly.
6.2 With Service Providers and Partners
We work with third-party vendors to support the Services, including hosting, analytics, marketing, payments, and fraud prevention. These providers are contractually obligated to confidentiality and data protection.
We may also share anonymized, hashed (non-human-readable) user identifiers with ad partners to serve relevant ads and measure performance.
6.3 In Business Transactions
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or bankruptcy, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction.
6.4 For Legal Reasons
We may disclose your information if necessary to:
- Comply with legal processes (e.g., court orders, subpoenas)
- Cooperate with government or law enforcement
- Protect the safety or rights of individuals or the company
6.5 With Your Consent
We may share information with third parties for specific purposes with your explicit consent.
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7. Cross-Border Data Transfers
Data collected may be stored or processed in countries outside your own, including the United States. If you are in the EEA, we use safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses to protect your data.
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8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: View the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request corrections of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Delete your account and personal information via in-app settings.
- Objection: Object to certain data processing activities.
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
We may require proof of identity before processing such requests.
Some requests may affect our ability to provide the services.
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9. Retention of Data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:
- Providing the Services
- Legal compliance
- Fraud prevention and safety
- Business continuity
After account deletion, we remove or anonymize data unless retention is required by law or legitimate business interest (e.g., to prevent repeat violations).
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10. Data Security
We implement technical, organizational, and administrative measures to protect your data. While no system is entirely secure, we continuously monitor and improve our safeguards.
If a breach is suspected, we may suspend your account and take necessary actions. If you believe your data is compromised, please contact us immediately.
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11. Children's Privacy
Our Services are intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If a user is suspected to be underage, please report the account via our platform.
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12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or business operations. Material changes will be communicated in advance, allowing you time to review them before they take effect.
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13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out:
[ Email: Linka_support@fasyai.com ]