Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Backlink Buddy's Privacy Policy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our service. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected and that we comply with applicable data protection laws.

Data Controller Information

Backlink Buddy is the data controller responsible for the processing of your personal information, including any data received from Meta (Facebook). As the data controller, we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data and ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws.

We process and store all data directly within our application. We do not use any third-party data processors or service providers to process Meta Platform Data (such as your Facebook user ID, email address, or profile picture).

2. Information We Collect

When you use Backlink Buddy through Facebook login, we collect:

• Basic profile information (name and email address)
• Profile picture
• Facebook ID (for authentication purposes)

We do not collect or store:

• Your Facebook posts or status updates
• Your friends list or social connections
• Any other Facebook data not listed above

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely for:

• Authentication (logging you in and out of Backlink Buddy)
• Displaying your name and profile picture in the navigation bar
• Associating websites and backlinks with your account
• Communicating with you about your account or our services

4. Data Storage and Security

To protect your personal information, we:

• Store data securely with encryption at rest
• Use secure HTTPS connections for all data transfers
• Restrict access to personal information to authorized personnel only
• Regularly review and update our security practices

5. Data Sharing

We do not share your personal information with any third parties except:

• When required by law
• To protect our rights or property
• To prevent fraud or abuse

Handling of Public Authority Requests

When we receive requests from public authorities for user data, we follow these procedures:

• Legal Review: Each request undergoes a mandatory review to verify its legality and compliance with applicable laws
• Data Minimization: We only disclose the minimum amount of information necessary to comply with the legal request
• Documentation: We maintain detailed records of all requests, including:
  • The nature and scope of the request
  • The requesting authority and legal basis
  • Our response and the data provided
  • The date and time of the request and response

We will notify affected users about requests for their data unless legally prohibited from doing so or in cases where notification could risk harm to others.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Withdraw consent for data processing

7. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide you with our services. If you wish to delete your account and associated data, you can:

• Email us at support@backlink-buddy.com
• Use the account deletion feature in the app (coming soon)

Upon receiving your request, we will delete all your personal information, websites, and backlinks from our system.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

• Email: support@backlink-buddy.com