1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws is the operator of golinkcarousel.com. For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at privacy@golinkcarousel.com.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
Our tool processes images locally in your browser to generate PDF files. We do not require account registration, and uploaded images are not transmitted to our servers unless explicitly stated otherwise in a future feature.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we and our third-party partners may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages visited, referring URLs, and interaction data
- Cookie identifiers and similar tracking technologies
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Where GDPR applies, we process personal data on the following bases:
- Consent — for non-essential cookies and personalized advertising, where required by law.
- Legitimate interests — to operate, secure, and improve our website, prevent fraud, and analyze aggregated usage.
- Legal obligation — where we must comply with applicable laws or regulatory requests.
4. Cookies and Advertising Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate our website, remember preferences, measure performance, and display advertisements.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites on the Internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to golinkcarousel.com and/or other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
Where required by law (including in the EU/EEA and UK), we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies. You can manage or withdraw consent at any time through your browser settings or our cookie preferences, if available.
5. How We Use Your Information
- Provide and maintain the GoLinkCarousel PDF generation service
- Display relevant advertisements through third-party ad networks
- Analyze website traffic and improve user experience
- Detect, prevent, and address technical or security issues
- Comply with legal obligations
6. Sharing of Information
We may share information with:
- Advertising partners such as Google AdSense and other third-party vendors
- Analytics providers that help us understand site usage
- Service providers who assist with hosting, security, or technical operations
- Authorities when required by law or to protect our legal rights
We do not sell your personal data.
7. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission to protect your data during international transfers.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Cookie and analytics data retention periods vary by provider and are governed by their respective policies.
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the EU/EEA or UK, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request erasure of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict or object to certain processing activities
- Data portability, where applicable
- Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting prior lawful processing
- Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@golinkcarousel.com. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically 30 days under GDPR).
10. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.
11. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of golinkcarousel.com after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy where permitted by law.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact: privacy@golinkcarousel.com