Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 28, 2025

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Shlinks ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your information when you use our mobile application (the "Service").

We use your personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Data

While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. This may include:

Email address
Phone number (if you choose to share it)
Profile information

Location Data

Shlinks requires location data to function properly. We collect approximate location information to help you discover nearby users when you shake your device.

You can enable or disable location services when you use our Service at any time through your device settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our Service: Including facilitating connections between users who shake their devices in proximity to each other.
To manage your account: To manage your registration and provide you access to different functionalities.
To contact you: To send you updates, security alerts, and support messages related to the app.
To improve our Service: We analyze usage patterns to enhance the user experience and develop new features.
To respond to your requests: To address your questions, feedback, or support needs.

Information Sharing

We may share your personal information in the following situations:

With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party services that help us operate, provide, improve, and analyze our Service.
With Other Users: When you connect with another user through the app, limited profile information is shared to facilitate the connection.
For Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as a business asset.
For Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or respond to legal requests.
With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

Security and Data Retention

The security of your data is important to us. We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

We retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary to provide you with our Service or to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access and update the information we hold about you
Request deletion of your personal data
Object to processing of your personal data
Request restrictions on processing your personal data
Request transfer of your personal data

You can exercise these rights by accessing your account settings or contacting us directly.

Children's Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

Changes and Contact Information

We may update our 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.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: hello@shlinks.app