The following privacy policy is intended to inform users of the way in which LinkSplit, operated by Ephovex, utilizes and collects the personal data of users, as well as choices users have around disclosure of said data. Data is used only to optimize LinkSplit services.
By continuing to use LinkSplit services, users agree to the utilization of collected user data as outlined in the following Privacy Policy. Definitions of terms used in this policy are in accordance with the LinkSplit Terms and Conditions document.
Service: the service is LinkSplit, operated by Ephovex.
Personal Data: identifying data of a living user of the service, as well as informations that are in our possession or likely to be in our possession through users use of the service
Cookies: pieces of data stored on the device (including but not limited to phones, tablets, and computers) used to access LinkSplit
Data Controller: For this privacy policy, the data controller is Ephovex, previously mentioned operator of LinkSplit. The data controller is the natural or legal persons who, alone or in a joint/common other persons, decides the purpose and method in which personal data and information is to be possessed.
Data Processors: also known as a Service Provider. The data processor is the natural or legal persons who processes data for the data controller. Ephovex may utilize several Services providers in the aim of optimal data processing.
Data Subject/User: any living individual utilizing LinkSplit and who is the subject of personal data
Ephovex collects several types of information for various purposes in order to improve and continue providing the LinkSplit service to users.
Personal Data: to use the LinkSplit service, users may be asked to provide personally identifiable informations that may be used to contact or identify you, i.e personal data. This information includes, but is not limited to First and last names Email Address Social media usernames and URLs Credit card type, name, expirations
Personal data may be used to contact users with newsletters, promotional materials, and other information deemed of possible interest to the user. Users may opt out of receiving any or all communications from LinkSplit by following “unsubscribe” links, prompts in LinkSplit provided emails, or be directly emailing at [email protected]
Ephovex may also collect information on how LinkSplit is accessed and used, i.e usage data. Usage data may include user’s computer IP address, browser version and type, pages visited on LinkSplit, time spent on these pages, time and date of visit, and unique device identifiers/diagnostic data.
User IP addresses are never stored in Ephovex databases. IP addresses are used solely to obtain general and anonymous data about user profiles such as approximate locations (cities, countries, etc)
Ephovex may use and store data on user location if previous permission has been granted. Location data is used to provide LinkSplit features and to customize the LinkSplit service. Ephovex may also store and collect information about visitors of LinkSplit profiles. This is also anonymous and done in a way that does not prioritize nor focus on “who” is visiting, but “how” they are visiting.
Tracking Cookies Data: Cookies and similar tracking technology is used to track the activity on LinkSplit and to store certain information. Cookies are small files with small bits of data that may include anonymous unique identifiers. Cookies are sent to the user's browser from a website and stored on the user’s device. Tracking technologies include tags and scripts used to track and collect information in the aim of analysis and optimization of the LinkSplit service. Users can order their browser to refuse all cookies and to indicate where said cookie is being sent. However, if LinkSplit cookies are refused, some portions of the LinkSplit service may be disabled.
Session Cookies: used to operate and hold user authentication with LinkSplit Preference Cookies: used to remember user preferences and acceptance of LinkSplit policies Analytic cookies: Google analytics
Ephovex, the operator of LinkSplit, uses collected data for several purposes:
Providing maintenance of LinkSplit, Notifying users of changes to LinkSplit, Allowing user participation in interactive features with users choose to do so, Gathering analysis or valuable data so as to improve service, Providing customer support, Monitoring LinkSplit usage Detecting, addressing, and preventing technical issues Providing news, special offers, and information on other services offered by Ephovex similar to those already in use by the user, unless already previously opted out of
LinkSplit is fully compliant with GDPR. Please contact [email protected] for any GDPR related requests.
If users are from the European Economic Area (EEA), Ephovex legal basis for collecting and using the personal information described in this Privacy Policy depends on the Personal Data we collect and the specific context in which we collect it. Ephovex may process your personal data because:
It is necessary to perform a contract with the user
The user have given Ephovex permission to do so
The processing is in Ephovex’s legitimate interests and it's not overridden by user rights
For payment processing purposes
To comply with the law
Ephovex will retain user personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes outlined in this privacy policy. Personal data will be retained to the extent necessary to comply with legal obligations (some applicable laws require retention of user data), to resolve disputes, and to enforce legal agreements and policies. Ephovex will also retain usage data for internal analysis purposes. Usage data is retained, typically, for a shorter amount of time than personal data, unless the data is being used to improve security of functionality of the LinkSplit site, or if Ephovex is legally obligated to retain the data for longer periods.
User information, including personal data, may be transferred and stored on computers outside the user’s state, province, country, or government jurisdiction; it may be stored where the data protection laws are different from the user’s own jurisdiction. If the user is located outside of Europe and choose to provide data to Ephovex, please note that data, including personal daa, is transferred to the United States of America and processed there.
LinkSplit is operated in an office in Australia. Ephovex executes the processing and security of data from Australian personnel, but servers and data are stored both in The United States of America and Australia, User consent to this privacy policy followed by submission of data, including personal data, is agreement to this transfer. Ephovex takes all reasonable steps necessary to ensure user data is treated securely and in line with this privacy policy. No transfer of user personal data will take place to a country or organization unless adequate controls are in place to ensure the security of user data and other personal information.
User data security is important to Ephovex, however it is important to note that no method of internet transmission or method of electron storage is 100% secure. Ephovex strives to use commercially acceptable means of protection for user personal data, but cannot guarantee absolute security.
If users wish to be informed what personal data is being held for them, or if they wish to be removed from Ephovex systems, submit a request.
In certain circumstances, users have the following data protection rights: to access, update or to delete the information Ephovex has stored on the user :Whenever made possible, users can access, update or request deletion of personal data directly within user account settings section. If users are unable to perform these actions themselves, contact Ephovex for assistance at [email protected].com The right of rectification : the right to have user information rectified if that information is inaccurate or incomplete. The right to object.: users have the right to object to Ephovex’s processing of their Personal Data. The right of restriction: users have the right to request that Ephovex restricts the processing of their personal information. The right to data portability users have the right to be provided with a copy of the information stored on them in a structured, machine-readable and commonly used format. The right to withdraw consent: users have the right to withdraw their consent at any time where Ephovex required consent to process personal information.
(Please note that Ephovex may ask for identity verification before responding to such requests.)
Users have the right to complain to a Data Protection Authority about Ephovex’s collection and use of Personal Data. For more information, please contact your local data protection authority in the European Economic Area (EEA).
Ephovex may emply third party companies and individalds to facilitate LinkSplit, to provide the service on Ephovex’s behalf, to perform service-related services, or to assist Ephovex in analysis of service usage. Third parties have access to user personal data solely to perform these tasks on behalf of Ephovex and are obligated not to disclose or use user data for any other purpose.
Ephovex may use third party service providers to monitor and analyse the use of LinkSpit.io.
Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Google uses the data collected to track and monitor the use of LinkSplit. This data is shared with other Google services. Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network. Users can opt-out of having their activity on LinkSplit available to Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. The add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, and dc.js) from sharing information with Google Analytics about visits activity. For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy Terms web page: http://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/
Ephovex analyzes all traffic through our infrastructure in a centralized, third party location.
Google AdWords Google AdWords remarketing service is provided by Google Inc. Users can opt-out of Google Analytics for Display Advertising and customize the Google Display Network ads by visiting the Google Ads Settings page: http://www.google.com/settings/ads For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy Terms web page: http://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/
Ephovex may provide paid products and/or services within LinkSplit. Third-party services are used for payment processing (e.g. payment processors). Ephovex will not store or collect user payment card details. User payment card details are provided directly to the third-party payment processors whose use of user personal information is governed by their Privacy Policy. These payment processors adhere to the standards set by PCI-DSS as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which is a joint effort of brands like Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of payment information. The payment processor Ephovex works with is:
Stripe Their Privacy Policy can be viewed at https://stripe.com/us/privacy
LinkSplit may contain links to other sites that are not operated by Ephovex. If users click on a third party link, they will be directed to that third party's site. Ephovex highly advise users to review the Privacy Policy of every site they visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.
LinkSplit profiles are populated by the user’s who built the profile. Any links, images, websites, or text are not operated by LinkSplit and LinkSplit is not liable for anything users or visitors may click on.
LinkSplit does not address anyone or knowingly market to anyone under the age of 18 ("Children"). Ephovex does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and your child has provided Ephovex with information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from children without verification of parental consent, steps will be taken to remove that data.
Ephovex may update our Privacy Policy. Users will be notified of any changes through the positing of the new Privacy Policy on this page. Users will be notified via email and/or notice on LinkSplit before changes are effective and. Ephovex will update the "effective date" at the top of this Privacy Policy. Users are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us by email at: [email protected]