Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 16, 2026
Introduction
LinkCheck ("we," "our," or "us") operates the linkcheck.live website and provides a broken link scanning service (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our Service.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you create an account or use our Service, we may collect:
- Email address
- Account credentials
- Payment information (processed securely by Stripe)
- Website URLs you submit for scanning
Automatically Collected Information
When you access our Service, we automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website addresses
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our Service
- Process your transactions and send related information
- Send you scan results and service notifications
- Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve our Service
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Service (e.g., Stripe for payments, Supabase for data storage, Resend for emails)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Scan results are retained according to your plan:
- Free tier: 7 days
- Paid plans: 1 year
You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.
Your Privacy Rights
For All Users
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Export your data in a portable format
- Opt out of marketing communications
For EU Residents (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights including:
- Right to object to processing
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
For California Residents (CCPA)
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
- Access your personal information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier.
We use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function
- Authentication Cookies: To keep you logged in
- Analytics Cookies: To understand how our Service is used
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Encryption of data at rest
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. 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 that information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this 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.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at: