Privacy Policy

GoLinkUp – Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11/13/25


At GoLinkUp, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our Services.

1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
A. Information You Provide
  • Account information (name, email, password)
  • Profile details (education, employment history, skills, interests)
  • Uploaded content (posts, messages, referrals)
  • Payment information (if you purchase a paid plan)

B. Automatically Collected Information
  • Device and browser type
  • IP address
  • Usage data (pages visited, actions taken)
  • Cookies and tracking technologies

C. Information from Third Parties
We may collect data from integrated services (e.g., LinkedIn, Google) or from partner organizations (e.g., alumni networks or career services).

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
  • Provide and improve our Services;
  • Match users with relevant opportunities and connections;
  • Personalize recommendations using AI algorithms;
  • Process transactions and subscriptions;
  • Communicate updates, offers, or important notices;
  • Ensure platform safety and compliance with legal obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
  • Your consent (e.g., when creating an account);
  • Contract necessity (to provide Services);
  • Legitimate interests (improving and securing our platform);
  • Legal compliance.

4. Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
  • Service providers (hosting, payment, analytics);
  • Partners (e.g., educational institutions, employers, or alumni groups);
  • Legal authorities when required by law;
  • Other users, only as necessary to enable networking features (e.g., name, profile, shared affiliations).
We never sell your personal data.

5. Data Retention
We retain data as long as your account is active or as needed to fulfill legal or operational requirements. You can request deletion at any time.

6. Data Security
We use encryption, access controls, and secure hosting to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure. You use GoLinkUp at your own risk.

7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
  • Access and correct your data;
  • Request deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”);
  • Object to or restrict processing;
  • Request data portability.
Contact us at info@golinkup.com to exercise these rights.

8. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to improve functionality, personalize experiences, and analyze usage. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

9. Children’s Privacy
GoLinkUp is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

10. International Data Transfers
Your data may be stored or processed in countries outside your own, including the United States. We ensure adequate protections consistent with applicable laws.

11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be posted on our website with the new effective date.

12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
📧 info@golinkup.com
 📍 GoLinkUp, Inc.
 New York, NY, USA