Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 20, 2025
BirLink Inc. ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
1. Data Controller
BirLink Inc.
Adres
Email: [email protected]
2. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide
- Registration & Profile: name, email address, password, birth date, phone number, username.
- Profile Details: profile picture, bio, location (province/city), languages, skills, education/employment info, social media links.
- Content: posts, comments, messages, event/job/restaurant listings, custom form responses.
- Support & Communications: inquiries, bug reports, survey responses.
b. Google Sign-In
When you sign up or log in via Google, we receive:
- Your Google name, email address, and profile picture URL. This data is used solely for authentication and account creation; we do not store your Google password.
c. Usage Data
Automatically collected via cookies and server logs:
- IP address, device type, browser type, pages visited, referral URLs, timestamps.
- Cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, session, and to analyze usage.
d. Third-Party Data
- Payment processor (e.g., Stripe) transaction confirmations.
- Zoom session metadata for online events.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Provide & improve the Platform (authenticate you, host profiles, manage events/jobs/spaces).
- Communicate with you (notifications, support, marketing emails).
- Personalize your feed and recommendations.
- Analyze trends and Platform usage for analytics.
- Protect the security and integrity of the Platform.
- Comply with legal obligations.
4. Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We may share:
- Service Providers: third parties (hosting, payments, email, analytics) under strict confidentiality.
- Legal Requirements: to comply with court orders or government requests.
- Business Transfers: in the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
5. Cookies & Tracking
We use:
- Essential cookies for authentication and security.
- Performance cookies to understand usage.
- You can manage cookies in your browser settings; blocking cookies may limit functionality.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data.
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erase your data ("right to be forgotten").
- Port your data to another service.
- Object to processing for marketing.
- Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., revoke Google access).
To exercise any right, contact [email protected].
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We may retain archives or backups for a longer time to comply with legal obligations.
8. Security
We implement reasonable organizational, technical, and administrative measures (encryption, access controls) to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure; please use strong, unique passwords.
9. International Transfers
Your data may be stored or processed in Canada or other jurisdictions. We ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., contractual clauses) are in place.
10. Children's Privacy
BirLink is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors; if you believe we have, please contact us to delete it.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy. We'll notify you of material changes via email or in-app notice. Continued use after changes means you accept the new policy.