Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Privadsy.io (the "Site"), operated by Privadsy UG (haftungsbeschränkt) ("Privadsy", "we", "us", or "our"). Privadsy provides a platform for content creators to manage and monetize their content through SmartLink management, performance tracking, visual ad integration (Billboards), and automated affiliate monetization (the "Services"). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, handle, and disclose your personal data when you use our Platform.

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Unless otherwise defined here, terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms of Service.

2. Definitions

  • Service: Privadsy.io website and associated applications operated by Privadsy UG.
  • Personal Data: Data that identifies a living individual, either on its own or when combined with other information.
  • Usage Data: Data collected automatically from the use of the Service or from Service infrastructure (e.g., duration of a page visit).
  • Cookies: Small files stored on your device to improve user experience.
  • Data Controller: A person or entity that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data. For this Privacy Policy, Privadsy is the Data Controller.
  • Data Processors (or Service Providers): Third parties that process data on behalf of Privadsy to enhance service delivery.
  • Data Subject: An individual whose personal data is collected and processed.
  • User: An individual using our Service, corresponding to the Data Subject.

3. Information Collection and Use

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our Service to you.

Personal Data

We may ask you to provide personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you ("Personal Data"). This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Profile picture (if provided)

We may use your Personal Data to communicate with you through newsletters, marketing materials, or other information that might be relevant to you. You can opt out at any time by following the unsubscribe link or contacting us at [email protected].

Usage Data

We may collect data about how the Service is accessed and used ("Usage Data"). This may include information such as your computer's IP address, browser type, browser version, the pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, time spent on those pages, device identifiers, and diagnostic data.

Cookies Data

We use first-party cookies to enhance the Service. These cookies are stored on your device to improve functionality and security.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Session Cookies: To operate our Service.
  • Preference Cookies: To remember your settings.
  • Security Cookies: To enhance security.

We do not use any third-party cookies on Privadsy.

4. Use of Data

Privadsy uses the collected data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our Service.
  • To notify you about changes to our Service.
  • To allow participation in interactive features when chosen.
  • To provide customer support.
  • To gather insights to improve our Service.
  • To monitor and detect technical issues.
  • To manage billing and collect fees.
  • To communicate promotional information, unless opted out.

5. Retention of Data

We will retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period unless needed for security enhancement or functional improvement.

6. Transfer of Data

Your information may be transferred and maintained on computers located outside your jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. We will take necessary measures to ensure that your data remains secure and in compliance with this Privacy Policy.

7. Disclosure of Data

We may disclose personal data under the following conditions:

  • Law Enforcement: If required by law.
  • Business Transaction: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
  • Service Providers: To support service functionality.
  • With Your Consent: When explicitly agreed upon.

8. Data Security

We use commercially reasonable methods to protect your data, including encryption and secure transmission. However, no method of data transmission over the Internet is completely secure.

9. Data Protection Rights (GDPR and CCPA)

If you are an EU/EEA resident, you have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Access, update, or delete your information.
  • Right to rectification.
  • Right to object to processing.
  • Right to restrict processing.
  • Right to data portability.
  • Right to withdraw consent.

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the CCPA:

  • Right to know the data collected about you.
  • Right to delete your data.
  • Right to opt-out of data sale.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "effective date" and, where required, notified via email.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].

Last updated: 12 May, 2025