Privacy Statement

Effective Date: 1-1-25
Last Updated: 3-04-26

1. Introduction

Lynkpen.com (“Lynkpen,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a social networking platform that allows users to create profiles, share content, and interact with others.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our website, mobile applications, and services (collectively, the “Service”).

By using Lynkpen, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

  • Name, username, and profile information
  • Email address and password
  • Profile photos, bios, and other account details
  • Content you post (text, images, links, messages, comments)
  • Communications with other users

b. Social & Public Content

  • Any content you post publicly may be viewed, shared, or copied by other users
  • Your profile information may be visible depending on your privacy settings

c. Automatically Collected Data

  • Device information (model, OS, unique identifiers)
  • IP address and approximate location
  • Usage data (interactions, features used, session duration)
  • Log data (crashes, diagnostics)

d. Contacts & Connections (Optional)

If you grant permission, we may access your contacts to help you connect with others.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Enable social features (posting, messaging, sharing)
  • Personalize your experience and content feed
  • Recommend users, content, or connections
  • Monitor and enforce community guidelines
  • Detect fraud, abuse, or harmful activity
  • Improve app functionality and performance
  • Communicate updates, notifications, and support messages

4. How Your Information Is Shared

a. With Other Users

  • Your profile and content may be visible to others based on your settings
  • Messages are shared with intended recipients

b. Service Providers

We may share data with trusted third parties for:

  • Hosting and infrastructure
  • Analytics and performance monitoring
  • Customer support

c. Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect:

  • User safety
  • Our legal rights
  • Prevention of fraud or abuse

d. Business Transfers

If Lynkpen is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale, your data may be transferred.

5. Content & Safety

As a social platform:

  • Users are responsible for the content they share
  • We may monitor, review, or remove content that violates our policies
  • We may suspend or terminate accounts for misuse or harmful behavior

6. Data Retention

We retain your data:

  • While your account is active
  • As needed for legal, safety, and operational purposes

Deleted content may remain in backups for a limited time.

7. Your Rights and Controls

You can:

  • Edit or delete your profile information
  • Delete posts or content
  • Adjust privacy settings
  • Request account deletion

To request full data deletion, contact:
admin@lynkpen.com

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure.

9. Children’s Privacy

Lynkpen is not intended for users under 13 (or the minimum legal age in your country). We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10. Mobile App Permissions

To comply with store policies, Lynkpen may request:

  • Camera / Photos: Upload profile pictures or posts
  • Microphone (if applicable): Audio/video features
  • Contacts (optional): Find friends
  • Location (optional): Location-based features
  • Notifications: Alerts, messages, updates

Permissions are optional and can be managed in device settings.

11. Third-Party Services

We may use services such as analytics providers (e.g., Firebase). These services may collect anonymized usage data.

We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries outside your own. We use safeguards to protect your data.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of Lynkpen means you accept the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

Email: admin@lynkpen.com
Website: Lynkpen.com

15. Compliance Statement

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:

  • Apple App Store Review Guidelines
  • Google Play User Data Policy

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