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:

support@linkcheck.live