Privacy Policy

Last updated: 17/19/2025 - Learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Effective Date: 17/19/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to GuestLinkers.com ("we", "us", "our", or "the Platform"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our guest posting marketplace platform.

By accessing or using our Platform, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, you may not use our services.

Key Point: We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Platform:

2.1 Personal Information

  • Full name and contact details (email address, country)
  • PayPal email address for payments
  • IP address and device information
  • Account credentials (username and encrypted password)

2.2 Transaction Data

  • Guest post purchases and sales history
  • Communication logs with other users
  • Wallet balance and withdrawal requests
  • Payment and billing information (processed via PayPal)

2.3 Technical Data

  • Browser type and version
  • Time and date of visits
  • Pages viewed and actions taken
  • System configuration information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To create and manage your user account
  • To facilitate guest post transactions between Advertisers and Bloggers
  • To process payments and payouts through PayPal
  • To communicate with you about your account and transactions
  • To provide customer support and respond to inquiries
  • To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
  • To improve our Platform and develop new features
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the context in which we collect it:

Processing Purpose Legal Basis
Account creation and management Performance of a contract with you
Processing transactions Necessary for our legitimate interests
Fraud prevention and security Compliance with legal obligations
Marketing communications Your consent (where required)
Platform improvements Our legitimate business interests

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following situations:

5.1 With Service Providers

We may employ third-party companies and individuals to:

  • Facilitate our Platform (hosting, maintenance, analytics)
  • Process payments through PayPal
  • Provide customer support services
  • Assist in fraud prevention

5.2 For Legal Compliance

We may disclose your information:

  • To comply with applicable laws or legal processes
  • To respond to lawful requests from public authorities
  • To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property

5.3 Business Transfers

In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

Important: We never sell your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:

  • SSL encryption for all data transmissions
  • Secure servers with restricted access
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability testing
  • Password hashing and encryption
  • Two-factor authentication for administrative access

While we strive to protect your information, no security system is impenetrable and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Active accounts: Retained while your account is active
  • Inactive accounts: Deleted after 2 years of inactivity
  • Transaction records: Retained for 7 years for legal/tax compliance
  • Support tickets: Retained for 3 years after resolution

You may request deletion of your account, but we may retain certain information as required by law.

8. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right Description
Access Request a copy of your personal data
Rectification Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Erasure Request deletion of your personal data
Restriction Limit processing of your data
Portability Receive your data in a structured format
Objection Object to certain processing activities
Withdraw Consent Revoke previously given consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@guestlinkers.com. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States, where data protection laws may differ.

When we transfer data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards such as:

  • Standard contractual clauses
  • Data processing agreements
  • Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Authenticate users and maintain sessions
  • Remember user preferences
  • Analyze Platform usage and performance
  • Prevent fraudulent activity

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect Platform functionality.

For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we learn we have collected personal data from a child without parental consent, we will delete that information immediately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting the new policy on this page
  • Sending an email notification
  • Displaying a notice on our Platform

Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data:

📧 Email: privacy@guestlinkers.com

📬 Postal Address: 19/9.R Gharbi, Post Office Khanewal

For data protection inquiries, please include "Privacy Request" in your subject line.