Privacy Policy
Effective date: January 23, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Linkrunner ("Company", "We", "Us", or "Our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects Your information when You use our mobile attribution and analytics platform (the "Service"). This policy is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ISO 27001 information security standards, and SOC 2 Type 2 trust service criteria.
We are committed to protecting Your privacy and ensuring the security of Your personal data. By using the Service, You acknowledge that You have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1. Interpretation and Definitions
1.1 Interpretation
Words with initial capital letters have defined meanings under the following conditions. These definitions apply whether they appear in singular or plural form.
1.2 Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
- Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
- Affiliatemeans an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party, where "control" means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest, or other securities entitled to vote for election of directors or other managing authority.
- Company refers to Linkrunner Private Limited, HustleHub Tech Park, Sector 2, HSR Layout, Bangalore, Karnataka 560102, India.
- Cookies are small files placed on Your computer, mobile device, or any other device by a website, containing details of Your browsing history on that website among its many uses.
- Data Controller means the natural or legal person who determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data.
- Data Processor means a natural or legal person who processes personal data on behalf of the Data Controller.
- Data Subject means the individual to whom Personal Data relates.
- Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, cellphone, or digital tablet.
- EEA means the European Economic Area.
- Personal Data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
- Service refers to the Linkrunner mobile attribution and analytics platform, including the website, dashboard, APIs, and SDK.
- Service Provider(also referred to as "Subprocessor") means any natural or legal person who processes data on behalf of the Company to facilitate the Service.
- Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself.
- Website refers to Linkrunner, accessible from https://linkrunner.io
- You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service.
2. Data Controller and Data Processor Roles
2.1 When We Act as Data Controller
We act as a Data Controller when:
- You visit our website or use our dashboard
- You create an account with us
- You contact us for support or inquiries
- We process Your account and billing information
2.2 When We Act as Data Processor
We act as a Data Processor when:
- We process end-user attribution data on behalf of our customers
- We handle analytics data that our customers collect through our SDK
- We process any personal data as instructed by our customers under a Data Processing Agreement (DPA)
When acting as a Data Processor, our customers are the Data Controllers, and their privacy policies govern the collection and use of end-user data. We process such data only in accordance with our customers' documented instructions and applicable Data Processing Agreements.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (GDPR Article 6)
We process Your Personal Data only when we have a valid legal basis to do so. The legal bases we rely on include:
3.1 Performance of a Contract (Article 6(1)(b))
We process data necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to You, including:
- Creating and managing Your account
- Providing the attribution and analytics services You have subscribed to
- Processing payments and billing
- Providing customer support
3.2 Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f))
We process data based on our legitimate interests, provided these interests are not overridden by Your rights and freedoms. This includes:
- Improving and optimizing our Service
- Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse
- Ensuring network and information security
- Conducting business analytics and reporting
3.3 Legal Obligation (Article 6(1)(c))
We process data when required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes, including:
- Tax and accounting requirements
- Responding to lawful requests from public authorities
- Compliance with data protection laws
3.4 Consent (Article 6(1)(a))
Where required by law, we obtain Your consent before processing Your Personal Data for specific purposes, such as:
- Sending marketing communications
- Using non-essential cookies
- Processing special categories of data (if applicable)
You may withdraw Your consent at any time by contacting us at darshil@linkrunner.io or shreyans@linkrunner.io. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
4. Types of Data Collected
4.1 Personal Data
When You use Our Service, We may ask You to provide Us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify You. This may include:
- Email address
- First name and last name
- Phone number (optional)
- Company name and job title
- Billing address
- Payment information (processed by our payment processor)
4.2 Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service and may include:
- Your Device's Internet Protocol address (IP address)
- Browser type and version
- The pages of our Service that You visit
- The time and date of Your visit
- Time spent on pages
- Unique device identifiers
- Diagnostic data
When You access the Service through a mobile device, We may collect type of mobile device, mobile device unique ID, IP address of Your mobile device, mobile operating system, type of mobile Internet browser, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.
4.3 Attribution and Analytics Data (Processed as Data Processor)
When our customers use our SDK in their mobile applications, we may process the following data on their behalf:
- Advertising identifiers (IDFA, GAID)
- Device information and characteristics
- App installation and event data
- Campaign attribution data
- Conversion and revenue data
- IP addresses (for geo-location purposes)
This data is processed in accordance with our customers' instructions and the applicable Data Processing Agreement.
6. Use of Your Personal Data
We use Personal Data for the following purposes:
Service Delivery
To provide and maintain our Service, including monitoring usage. To manage Your Account and registration. To provide customer support.
Contractual Performance
To fulfill the purchase contract for products, items, or services. To process payments and billing.
Communication
To contact You by email, telephone, SMS, or push notifications regarding updates or informative communications related to the Service. To provide security updates when necessary.
Marketing (with consent)
To provide news, special offers, and general information about other goods, services, and events similar to those You have purchased or enquired about, unless You have opted not to receive such information.
Business Operations
For data analysis and identifying usage trends. To evaluate and improve our Service, products, services, and marketing. For business transfers (mergers, acquisitions, asset sales).
Legal and Compliance
To comply with legal obligations. To protect our rights and prevent fraud.
7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share Your Personal Data in the following situations:
7.1 With Service Providers (Subprocessors)
We share data with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Service. These providers are contractually bound to protect Your data and may only process it for specified purposes.
Our current Subprocessors include:
| Subprocessor | Purpose | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Web Services (AWS) | Cloud infrastructure and hosting | India, EU, United States |
| Google Cloud Platform (GCP) | Cloud infrastructure and data processing | India, EU, United States |
We maintain an up-to-date list of subprocessors and will notify customers of any changes as required by our Data Processing Agreements.
7.2 For Business Transfers
If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, Your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before Your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
7.3 With Affiliates
We may share Your information with Our affiliates, in which case we will require those affiliates to honor this Privacy Policy.
7.4 With Business Partners
We may share Your information with Our business partners to offer You certain products, services, or promotions, with Your consent.
7.5 For Legal Requirements
We may disclose Your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including to:
- Comply with a legal obligation
- Protect and defend the rights or property of the Company
- Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
- Protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public
- Protect against legal liability
8. International Data Transfers
Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of Your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ from those in Your jurisdiction.
8.1 Transfer Mechanisms
For transfers of Personal Data from the EEA, UK, or Switzerland to countries that have not been deemed to provide an adequate level of data protection, we rely on:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs):We use the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses for data transfers to countries outside the EEA.
- Adequacy Decisions: Where applicable, we transfer data to countries that have received an adequacy decision from the European Commission.
- Supplementary Measures: Where necessary, we implement additional technical and organizational measures to ensure an adequate level of protection.
8.2 Transfer Impact Assessments
We conduct Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs) to evaluate the laws and practices of destination countries and implement supplementary measures where necessary to ensure that transferred data receives a level of protection essentially equivalent to that guaranteed within the EEA.
8.3 Data Processing Agreements
We enter into Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with our customers that include Standard Contractual Clauses and define the terms under which we process Personal Data on their behalf. Customers may request a copy of our DPA by contacting darshil@linkrunner.io or shreyans@linkrunner.io.
9. Data Retention
9.1 Retention Periods
We retain Personal Data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy:
| Data Type | Retention Period | Justification |
|---|---|---|
| Account information | Duration of account + 3 years | Contractual performance, legal obligations |
| Billing and transaction data | 7 years | Legal and tax requirements |
| Usage data | 26 months | Service improvement, analytics |
| Attribution data (as Processor) | As specified by customer (default: 12 months) | Customer instructions |
| Customer support records | 3 years after last interaction | Service quality, dispute resolution |
| Marketing consent records | Duration of consent + 3 years | Legal compliance (proof of consent) |
9.2 Criteria for Retention
When determining retention periods, we consider:
- The nature and sensitivity of the data
- The purposes for which we process the data
- Applicable legal requirements
- Our legitimate business interests
- Customer instructions (when acting as Processor)
9.3 Data Deletion
Upon expiration of the retention period or upon valid request, we will securely delete or anonymize Your Personal Data, unless retention is required by law or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
10. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)
If You are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, You have certain data protection rights under applicable law:
10.1 Right to be Informed (Articles 13 & 14)
You have the right to be informed about the collection and use of Your Personal Data at the time it is collected. We fulfill this right by providing You with information through this Privacy Policy and through specific notices at the point of data collection.
10.2 Right of Access (Article 15)
You have the right to request copies of Your Personal Data. We may charge a reasonable fee for additional copies.
10.3 Right to Rectification (Article 16)
You have the right to request that We correct any information You believe is inaccurate or complete information You believe is incomplete.
10.4 Right to Erasure (Article 17)
You have the right to request that We erase Your Personal Data, under certain conditions, including when:
- The data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected
- You withdraw consent (where processing was based on consent)
- You object to processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds
- The data has been unlawfully processed
10.5 Right to Restriction of Processing (Article 18)
You have the right to request that We restrict the processing of Your Personal Data, under certain conditions, including when You contest the accuracy of the data, processing is unlawful, We no longer need the data but You need it for legal claims, or You have objected to processing pending verification.
10.6 Right to Data Portability (Article 20)
You have the right to receive the Personal Data You have provided to Us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transmit that data to another controller.
10.7 Right to Object (Article 21)
You have the right to object to processing of Your Personal Data where processing is based on legitimate interests, for direct marketing purposes, or for scientific/historical research or statistical purposes.
10.8 Right Not to Be Subject to Automated Decision-Making (Article 22)
You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects or similarly significantly affects You. We do not currently engage in solely automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
10.9 Right to Withdraw Consent
Where We rely on consent as the legal basis for processing, You have the right to withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
10.10 Right to Lodge a Complaint
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a Supervisory Authority in the EU Member State of Your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement.
10.11 How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
- Email: support@linkrunner.io
- Subject Line: Data Subject Request - [Type of Request]
We will respond to Your request within 30 days. If the request is complex or we receive numerous requests, we may extend this period by up to two additional months.
11. Security of Your Personal Data
11.1 Security Commitment
The security of Your Personal Data is important to Us. We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect Personal Data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
11.2 Security Measures
Our security program includes:
Technical Controls
- Encryption of data in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest (AES-256)
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) for access to systems
- Network security controls including firewalls and intrusion detection
- Regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Secure software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Access logging and monitoring
Organizational Controls
- Information security policies and procedures
- Employee security awareness training
- Background checks for employees with access to personal data
- Vendor security assessments
- Incident response procedures
- Business continuity and disaster recovery planning
11.3 Compliance Certifications
We maintain the following compliance certifications and attestations:
- SOC 2 Type 2: Annual audit covering Security, Availability, and Confidentiality trust service criteria
- ISO 27001: Information Security Management System certification (in progress)
- GDPR Compliance: Adherence to EU General Data Protection Regulation requirements
Customers may request copies of our SOC 2 report or other compliance documentation under NDA by contacting darshil@linkrunner.io or shreyans@linkrunner.io.
11.4 Security Incident Response
We maintain a documented incident response plan that includes detection and analysis procedures, containment, eradication, and recovery steps, post-incident review and lessons learned, and communication protocols.
Despite our security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We continuously monitor and improve our security controls to protect Your data.
12. Data Breach Notification
12.1 Notification to Supervisory Authorities
In accordance with GDPR Article 33, in the event of a personal data breach, We will notify the relevant Supervisory Authority without undue delay and, where feasible, within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, unless the breach is unlikely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons.
12.2 Notification to Data Subjects
In accordance with GDPR Article 34, if a personal data breach is likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons, We will communicate the breach to affected individuals without undue delay.
12.3 Notification to Customers (as Data Processor)
When acting as a Data Processor, We will notify affected customers of any personal data breach without undue delay after becoming aware of the breach, in accordance with our Data Processing Agreements.
12.4 Breach Notification Content
Our breach notifications will include:
- Nature of the personal data breach
- Categories and approximate number of data subjects and records concerned
- Contact details of our Data Protection Officer
- Likely consequences of the breach
- Measures taken or proposed to address the breach
13. Children's Privacy
Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 16 (or a higher age if required by applicable law). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under this age. If You are a parent or guardian and You are aware that Your child has provided Us with Personal Data, please contact Us. If We become aware that We have collected Personal Data from anyone under the applicable age without verification of parental consent, We take steps to remove that information from Our servers.
14. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by Us. If You click on a third-party link, You will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise You to review the Privacy Policy of every site You visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
15. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update Our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify You of any material changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy
- Sending an email notification (for material changes affecting Your rights)
- Providing a prominent notice on Our Service
For changes that materially affect the processing of Your Personal Data or Your rights, we will provide at least 30 days' notice before the changes take effect. Continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. For disputes arising under this Privacy Policy involving residents of the European Union, the applicable data protection laws of the relevant EU Member State shall apply, and competent courts of that Member State shall have jurisdiction.
17. Contact Us
17.1 General Inquiries
Linkrunner Private LimitedHustleHub Tech Park, Sector 2, HSR Layout
Bangalore, Karnataka 560102, India
Email: darshil@linkrunner.io or shreyans@linkrunner.io
Website: linkrunner.io/contact
17.2 Data Protection Officer
For matters related to data protection and the exercise of Your rights under GDPR, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
Email: darshil@linkrunner.io or shreyans@linkrunner.io
Subject Line: Data Protection Inquiry
17.3 EU Representative (Article 27 GDPR)
For data subjects located in the European Union, our designated EU representative pursuant to Article 27 GDPR is:
Rickert Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbHLinkrunner Private Limited
Colmantstraße 15, 53115 Bonn, Germany
Email: art-27-rep-linkrunner@rickert.law
17.4 UK Representative (Article 27 UK GDPR)
For data subjects located in the United Kingdom, our designated UK representative is:
Rickert Services Ltd UKLinkrunner Private Limited
PO Box 1487, Peterborough PE1 9XX, United Kingdom
Email: art-27-rep-linkrunner@rickert-services.uk
17.5 Complaints
If You are not satisfied with how We handle Your Personal Data or respond to Your requests, You have the right to lodge a complaint with a Supervisory Authority. A list of Supervisory Authorities is available at: edpb.europa.eu
18. Additional Information for Specific Jurisdictions
18.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If You are a California resident, You have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
- Right to say no to the sale of personal information
- Right to access Your personal information
- Right to equal service and price (non-discrimination)
- Right to correct inaccurate personal information
- Right to limit use and disclosure of sensitive personal information
We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA/CPRA. To exercise these rights, contact us at darshil@linkrunner.io or shreyans@linkrunner.io with the subject line "California Privacy Rights Request."
18.2 Brazil Residents (LGPD)
If You are a Brazil resident, You have rights under the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD), which are substantially similar to those described in Section 10 of this Policy.
18.3 India Residents (DPDP Act)
We comply with applicable provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, including requirements for consent, data principal rights, and data security.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 23, 2026.