At Linksly, we prioritize your privacy and strive to provide a clear understanding of how we use cookies and similar technologies. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, your options for managing them, and the rights you have regarding your data.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. They serve a variety of purposes, including enabling core site functionalities, improving user experiences, and analyzing site performance. Cookies are categorized as either:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specific period or until manually deleted.

Cookies are not harmful and do not give us access to your device or personal information unless you explicitly share it with us.

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

1. Website Functionality:
   • Ensuring that the website works as intended (e.g., loading pages properly).
   • Supporting secure access to your account and essential features like password-protected areas.
2. Performance Improvement:
   • Tracking website traffic and identifying bottlenecks to enhance overall performance.
   • Monitoring system health and diagnosing errors for smoother user experiences.
3. User Personalization:
   • Storing your preferences, such as language settings or preferred currency, to create a tailored experience.
   • Remembering your login details to save you time during subsequent visits.
4. Marketing and Advertising:
   • Delivering advertisements that are relevant to your interests.
   • Limiting the number of times you see an ad and measuring its effectiveness.
5. Analytics and Research:
   • Gaining insights into user behavior, including which pages are most popular and where users might encounter issues.
   • Using this information to make data-driven decisions that improve our services.

Types of Cookies We Use

Here’s a more in-depth breakdown of the types of cookies used on Linksly.cc:

1. Essential Cookies: These cookies are crucial for the basic functioning of our site. Without them, key features such as account login and secure transactions would not work. Examples include session cookies and authentication cookies.
2. Performance and Analytics Cookies:
   • Collect anonymized data on website usage patterns and trends.
   • Help us understand which features are working well and which need improvement.
   • Examples: Google Analytics, Hotjar.
3. Functional Cookies:
   • Remember user preferences like language, region, or font size.
   • Provide features such as saved login sessions.
   • Examples: Customized user dashboards or recommendation algorithms.
4. Advertising Cookies:
   • Used to display ads relevant to your interests on Linksly.cc and other platforms.
   • Track engagement with ads and prevent repetitive ad displays.
   • Examples: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel.
5. Third-Party Cookies:
   • Enable integration with external services like social media sharing tools or embedded content.
   • Examples: Twitter feed embeds, YouTube video players.

How We Use Cookies

When you visit Linksly.cc, cookies are used in the following ways:

• Collecting Device Information: This includes details like your browser type, operating system, and screen resolution.
• Tracking Navigation: Monitoring how you move through the site, which pages you visit, and how long you stay.
• Analyzing Behavior: Understanding what content you engage with to improve website functionality and user experience.
• Improving Advertising: Tracking the effectiveness of promotional campaigns and personalizing ads based on your preferences.

We may combine cookie data with other information you provide, such as your account details, to better serve your needs.

Your Choices and Rights

We respect your right to control cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through the following methods:

1. Browser Settings:
   • Most browsers allow you to disable or delete cookies.
   • Refer to your browser’s help section for instructions (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
2. Cookie Consent Banner:
   • When you first visit Linksly.cc, you will see a banner allowing you to accept or customize your cookie preferences.
3. Third-Party Opt-Out Tools:
   • Use tools like the Google Ads Settings or Your Online Choices to opt out of interest-based advertising.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include cookies from third-party services to enhance functionality and performance. These may include:

• Google Analytics: Tracks site traffic and user interactions.
• Facebook Pixel: Monitors ad performance and user conversions.
• Embedded Content Providers: Enables functionalities like video playback (e.g., YouTube) or social sharing (e.g., Twitter).

Each third party has its cookie policy. We recommend reviewing their terms to understand how your data is used:

• Google Analytics: Privacy Policy
• Facebook: Cookie Policy

Data Retention

Cookies are retained for varying durations depending on their type:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: Retained for a defined period or until manually removed.

You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We periodically update this Cookie Policy to reflect new technologies, regulatory changes, or improvements in our services. Any significant changes will be communicated through prominent notices on our website.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding our Cookie Policy, please contact us using the details below:

• Email: info@linksly.cc
• Address: Linksly SEO | A division of Design Monkey HQ Inc. | 2967 Dundas St. W, Suite 1023, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M6P 1Z2
• Support Portal: https://linksly.cc/support/

By continuing to use Linksly.cc, you agree to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy. Thank you for trusting us to provide a secure and personalized experience.