Privacy Policy for LinkAI
Effective Date: October 17, 2025
Developer: Yifan Du
Introduction
LinkAI ("we," "our," or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you use LinkAI, you may provide the following information:
- Name
- Job title or position
- Phone number
- Email address
- Website URL
- Profile photos or images
Device Information
We may collect:
- Device type and model
- Operating system version
- Unique device identifiers
- Network information (for peer-to-peer connections)
Usage Data
- App usage statistics
- Feature interaction data
- Error logs and crash reports
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Enable profile card creation and sharing
- Facilitate peer-to-peer device discovery and connection
- Store and manage your saved contact cards
- Improve app functionality and user experience
- Troubleshoot technical issues
- Provide customer support
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage
- All profile and contact card data is stored locally on your device
- Your information is not uploaded to external servers unless you explicitly share it
Data Sharing
- Information is only shared when you actively initiate a card share
- Sharing occurs directly between devices using peer-to-peer technology
- We do not collect, transmit, or store shared information on our servers
Security Measures
- Data transmission uses encrypted connections
- Access to your profile requires device-level authentication
- We implement industry-standard security practices
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: View all information stored in the app
- Edit: Modify your profile information at any time
- Delete: Remove your profile or saved cards
- Control Sharing: Choose when and with whom to share your information
Third-Party Services
LinkAI may use third-party services for:
- Analytics and app performance monitoring
- Crash reporting
These services operate under their own privacy policies. We do not share your personal contact information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Children's Privacy
LinkAI is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.
Data Retention
- Profile data is retained locally on your device until you delete it
- Saved cards remain on your device until manually removed
- No data is retained on external servers
International Data Transfers
Since all data is stored locally on your device, no international data transfers occur unless you travel with your device or manually share information across borders.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
- Updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Information
Consent
By using LinkAI, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Additional App Store Compliance Information
Data Collection Summary
- Contact Information: Collected and stored locally
- Photos: Optional, stored locally
- Device Information: Minimal collection for functionality
- Not Linked to User: Data is not linked to identity outside the device
Data Usage
- Data is used solely for app functionality
- No advertising or marketing purposes
- No sale of user data to third parties
User Control
- Users have complete control over their data
- Data can be deleted at any time through app settings
- No account creation required