Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 06.06.2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to LinkInk ("LinkInk", "we ", "us", or "our").
LinkInk is an online platform that enables users to discover tattoo artists, browse portfolios, connect with creators, and share tattoo-related content.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal information when you access or use our website, applications, and related services (collectively, the "Service").
By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing personal data is:
- Name: Lucia Klincová
- Country: Czech Republic
- Email: linkinkapp@gmail.com
3. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to:
- LinkInk website
- LinkInk mobile applications
- User accounts
- Artist profiles
- Customer support communications
- Related services operated by LinkInk
4. Information We Collect
4.1 Account Information
When creating an account, we may collect:
- Email address
- Username
- Password (stored only in encrypted/hashed form)
- Profile image
4.2 Profile Information
Users may voluntarily provide:
- Biography
- Tattoo styles
- Portfolio information
- Social media links
- Studio information
- Geographic location
4.3 User Content
We collect content submitted to the Service, including:
- Images
- Portfolio entries
- Comments
- Reviews
- Messages
- Reports
- Support requests
4.4 Payment Information
Payments are processed by Stripe.
LinkInk does not store complete payment card information.
Payment information is handled according to Stripe's privacy practices.
4.5 Technical Information
We automatically collect:
- IP address
- Device type
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Language settings
- Referring URLs
- Access times
4.6 Analytics Information
We may collect information regarding:
- Page visits
- User interactions
- Session duration
- Feature usage
- Conversion events
4.7 Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR, we process personal data on the following legal bases:
Contract Performance
To:
- Create accounts
- Provide platform functionality
- Manage user profiles
- Process transactions
- Legitimate Interest
To:
- Maintain security
- Prevent fraud
- Improve services
- Moderate content
- Analyze platform usage
- Consent
Where required, including:
- Marketing communications
- Advertising cookies
- Analytics cookies where applicable
- Legal Obligation
To comply with:
- Tax regulations
- Accounting requirements
- Government requests
- Legal proceedings
6. How We Use Personal Data
We use personal information to:
- Operate LinkInk
- Authenticate users
- Display profiles and portfolios
- Enable communication between users
- Process payments
- Provide support
- Detect abuse
- Prevent unauthorized access
- Improve the platform
- Fulfill legal obligations
7. Service Providers and Third Parties
- We may share personal information with trusted service providers.
- Infrastructure and Hosting
- Oracle Cloud
- Used for infrastructure and backend services.
- Vercel
- Used for website hosting and deployment.
Cloudflare
Used for DNS, content delivery, caching, storing of images and security services.
Payments
Stripe
Used for payment processing and fraud prevention.
Communications
Resend
Used for transactional and support email delivery.
Development Services
GitLab
Used for source code management and development operations.
Advertising and Analytics
Where enabled, we may use:
- Google Ads
- For advertising, remarketing, and conversion tracking.
- We do not sell personal information to third parties.
8. International Data Transfers
Some service providers may process information outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Where such transfers occur , appropriate safeguards are implemented, including:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Adequacy decisions
- Other GDPR-compliant transfer mechanisms
9. Data Retention
- We retain personal information only for as long as necessary.
Typical retention periods include:
- Data Type Retention Period
- Account Data Until account deletion
- Support Requests Up to 24 months
- Security Logs Up to 90 days
- Analytics Data Up to 26 months
- Payment Records As required by law
- Where legally required, certain information may be retained longer .
10. Account Deletion
Users may request deletion of their accounts.
Upon deletion:
- Personal information will be removed or anonymized where possible.
- Certain records may be retained to satisfy legal obligations.
- Public content may remain where required for legitimate platform operation.
11. Security Measures
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards including:
- HTTPS encryption
- Access controls
- Password hashing
- Security monitoring
- Infrastructure protection
- Incident response procedures
- No system can guarantee absolute security.
12. Your Rights Under GDPR
You may have the right to:
- Access personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete personal information
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent
Requests may be submitted to:
- linkinkapp@gmail.com
- 13.
- Children's Privacy
- LinkInk is not intended for persons under the age of 16.
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
- If we discover such information, it will be removed promptly.
14. Automated Decision-Making
LinkInk does not currently use automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects on users.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may modify this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes become effective upon publication on the Service.
Where required by law, users will be notified of significant changes.
16. Contact
Privacy-related inquiries may be sent to: