Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how Link Up Society collects, uses, and protects your information.
What We Collect
Name, Email, Business Info, Profile Data
How We Protect
Encryption, Secure Auth, Limited Access
Who We Share With
Members, Service Providers (Limited)
Your Control
Access, Delete, Export Your Data
TL;DR: We collect data to run the platform and help you network. We never sell your personal info.
At Link Up Society, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. We respect Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals and comply with GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other applicable privacy regulations.
TL;DR: We collect what you give us plus basic usage data.
Information You Provide
- Name and contact information (email, phone number)
- Business information (business name, EIN/LLC number, address)
- Profile information (bio, profile photo, website, social links)
- Payment and billing information (processed by Stripe)
Automatically Collected Data
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
- Log data (IP address, pages visited, timestamps)
- Location data (city/region level, not precise)
- Interaction data (referrals, connections, messages)
TL;DR: We process data based on consent, contract performance, and legitimate interest.
Contract Performance
Processing necessary to provide our membership services (account management, networking features, billing).
Consent
Marketing cookies (Meta Pixel) and promotional emails require your explicit consent. You can withdraw consent at any time.
Legitimate Interest
Analytics (Google Analytics) to improve our services, fraud prevention, and platform security. We balance our interests against your privacy rights.
TL;DR: We use algorithms for matchmaking and recommendations. No fully automated decisions affect your membership.
Link Up Society uses automated technologies to enhance your experience:
- Matchmaking: Algorithms suggest potential connections based on your industry, location, and profile.
- Content Recommendations: We personalize event suggestions and member highlights based on your interests.
- Fraud Detection: Automated systems help identify suspicious activity to protect the community.
No fully automated decisions are made that significantly affect your membership status or access. Human review is always available for important decisions.
TL;DR: You can access, correct, delete, or export your data. Contact us to exercise these rights.
GDPR Rights (EU/EEA)
- Right to access
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
CCPA/CPRA Rights (California)
- Right to know what data is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of sale/sharing
- Right to non-discrimination
- Right to correct inaccurate data
- Right to limit use of sensitive data
Global Privacy Control (GPC)
We honor GPC signals sent by your browser. When detected, we automatically opt you out of non-essential tracking and treat it as a "Do Not Sell or Share" request.
TL;DR: We keep data while your account is active, then delete it within 90 days of account closure.
- Active Accounts: Data retained for the duration of membership.
- Closed Accounts: Personal data deleted within 90 days.
- Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer for legal, tax, or compliance purposes.
- Backup Data: Removed within 30 days of primary deletion.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption of data in transit (TLS) and at rest
- Secure authentication with password hashing
- Regular security assessments and monitoring
- Limited employee access to personal data
- Secure infrastructure hosted on Vercel
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but will notify you of any breach affecting your data.
Link Up Society is a business networking platform intended for adults only. You must be at least 18 years old to use our services. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we learn that we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it immediately.
For privacy inquiries, data requests, or to exercise your rights, contact our Data Privacy Officer:
Email: privacy@linkupsociety.com
Response Time: We respond to all requests within 30 days (45 for complex CCPA requests).
By using Link Up Society, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.