Privacy Policy — How BacklynkFlow Handles Your Data

1. Who We Are

BacklynkFlow is a link building service company that provides editorial backlink acquisition, digital PR, and SEO authority-building services for SaaS, AI, and eCommerce companies worldwide.

• Company name: BacklynkFlow
• Website: https://backlynkflow.com
• Contact email: support@backlynkflow.com
• Data controller: BacklynkFlow (for the purposes of GDPR)

If you have any questions about how BacklynkFlow handles your personal data, contact us at support@backlynkflow.com. We respond to all privacy inquiries within 5 business days.

2. What Data We Collect

BacklynkFlow collects only the data necessary to provide our link building services and improve your experience on our website. We collect data in three ways: directly from you, automatically through website technology, and from third-party tools we use to operate our business.

2.1 Data You Provide Directly

When you interact with BacklynkFlow — by booking a strategy call, submitting a contact form, signing up for our newsletter, or becoming a client — you may provide:

• Full name — to identify you and personalize communication
• Business email address — to respond to inquiries and deliver campaign reports
• Company name and website URL — to conduct your free backlink audit
• Phone number — only if provided voluntarily for call scheduling
• Payment information — processed securely via Stripe; BacklynkFlow never stores card details directly
• Campaign preferences and goals — shared during onboarding to shape your link building strategy

2.2 Data Collected Automatically

When you visit backlynkflow.com, our website automatically collects:

• IP address — for security monitoring and geographic analytics
• Browser type and version — to optimize page rendering
• Pages visited and time on page — to understand which content is most useful
• Referring URL — to understand how visitors find BacklynkFlow
• Device type — desktop, tablet, or mobile

This data is collected via cookies and analytics tools (see Section 5 — Cookies).

2.3 Data From Third-Party Sources

BacklynkFlow may receive data about you from:

• Calendly — when you book a strategy call, we receive your name, email, and meeting preferences
• Google Analytics — aggregated, anonymized traffic and behavior data
• Stripe — payment confirmation and billing status (no card data)
• LinkedIn — if you contact or follow BacklynkFlow through LinkedIn's platform

3. How We Use Your Data

BacklynkFlow uses your personal data only for legitimate business purposes. We do not use your data for advertising profiling, and we never sell it to third parties.

We use your data to:

• Deliver our link building service — campaign management, reporting, and client communication
• Respond to inquiries — answering questions submitted via contact forms or email
• Send campaign reports — monthly performance updates, link placement notifications, and strategy calls
• Send the BacklynkFlow newsletter — only if you explicitly subscribe; you can unsubscribe at any time
• Conduct free backlink audits — analyzing the URL you submit to provide a strategy recommendation
• Improve our website — using anonymized analytics to understand which pages and content serve visitors best
• Comply with legal obligations — retaining billing records and correspondence as required by law
• Protect against fraud and abuse — monitoring for suspicious activity on our website and client portal

Legal basis for processing (GDPR):

• Contract performance — processing necessary to deliver the services you've purchased
• Legitimate interests — analytics, security, and service improvement
• Consent — newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies
• Legal obligation — financial record retention

4. Who We Share Your Data With

BacklynkFlow shares your data only with trusted service providers who help us operate our business. We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data with any third party for their own marketing purposes.

All third-party processors are contractually bound to handle your data in compliance with applicable privacy law. BacklynkFlow does not transfer personal data to countries without adequate data protection frameworks without appropriate safeguards in place.

5. Cookies

BacklynkFlow uses cookies to make our website function correctly and to understand how visitors use it. A cookie is a small text file stored in your browser when you visit a website.

5.1 Cookies We Use

5.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner. Disabling analytics or preference cookies will not affect your ability to use backlynkflow.com — only our ability to improve the site based on usage data.

For more information on managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.

6. Data Retention

BacklynkFlow retains your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.

When data reaches the end of its retention period, BacklynkFlow securely deletes or anonymizes it.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have specific rights over your personal data. BacklynkFlow honors all applicable rights without requiring you to justify your request.

7.1 Rights Under GDPR (EEA & UK residents)

• Right to access — request a copy of all personal data BacklynkFlow holds about you
• Right to rectification — correct any inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing — limit how we use your data while a dispute is resolved
• Right to data portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to withdraw consent — withdraw consent for newsletter or non-essential cookies at any time

7.2 Rights Under CCPA (California residents)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information BacklynkFlow collects and how it is used
• Request deletion of personal information
• Opt out of the sale of personal information — BacklynkFlow does not sell personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising any CCPA right

7.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

Submit a privacy request by emailing support@backlynkflow.com with the subject line "Privacy Request." Include your full name and the email address associated with your BacklynkFlow account. We will respond within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA) of receiving your request.

8. Data Security

BacklynkFlow implements technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure.

Our security measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption — all data transmitted to and from backlynkflow.com is encrypted in transit
• Access controls — personal data is accessible only to BacklynkFlow team members who need it to perform their role
• Password management — all team accounts use strong, unique passwords managed through a password manager
• Two-factor authentication — required on all tools that store client or personal data
• Regular security reviews — periodic audits of our data handling practices and third-party processors

No system is completely secure. If you have reason to believe your data has been compromised, contact support@backlynkflow.com immediately.

9. Children's Privacy

BacklynkFlow's website and services are intended for business professionals and companies. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has submitted personal data to BacklynkFlow, contact us at support@backlynkflow.com and we will delete it promptly.

10. Links to Third-Party Websites

BacklynkFlow's blog and resources may contain links to external websites — publisher sites, SEO tools, or industry resources. This privacy policy applies only to backlynkflow.com. BacklynkFlow is not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party website. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any external site you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

BacklynkFlow may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the tools we use. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify active clients by email if the changes affect how we process their data
• Display a notice on backlynkflow.com for 30 days following significant updates

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of BacklynkFlow's website or services after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

12. Contact & Data Protection Inquiries

For any questions, requests, or concerns about how BacklynkFlow handles your personal data:

• Email: support@backlynkflow.com
• Response time: Within 5 business days for general inquiries; within 30 days for formal data subject requests

If you are located in the European Economic Area and believe BacklynkFlow has not addressed your privacy concern adequately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (DPA).