Privacy Policy

a. Personal Information

When you register and use Linda, we may collect the following personal details:

• Your email address (if you sign up via email).
• Your Google account information (if you register using Google).
• Your account settings and preferences (such as notification preferences and WatchList items).

b. Browsing and Shopping Data

To provide coupon recommendations and price history tracking, we collect:

• The URLs of online stores you visit to help find relevant coupons.
• Information about price changes for products in your WatchList.
• Details of applied coupons, including whether they were successfully used.

c. Technical and Usage Data

To improve our service and ensure functionality, we collect:

• IP address, device type, and browser information.
• Interaction logs, such as how you use Linda and which features you engage with.
• Your preferences, including settings for hiding Linda elements on store websites.

d. Aggregated and Anonymized Data

We may process some data in an anonymized or aggregated form for analytics, research, and improving our services. This data does not personally identify you.

a. Providing and Improving Our Services

• To recommend coupons and provide price tracking for products.
• To personalize your experience and display relevant deals.
• To ensure Linda functions properly across different devices and browsers.

b. Communications and Notifications

• To send price drop alerts for items in your WatchList.
• To provide marketing emails with special offers and promotions (you can opt out at any time).
• To notify you about important service updates or changes.

c. Analytics and Performance Monitoring

• To analyze user behavior and shopping patterns to improve our features.
• To optimize our algorithms for better coupon recommendations.
• To detect and prevent fraud or misuse of our services.

d. Advertising and Marketing

• To display targeted ads through networks such as Google Ads and Bing Ads.
• To measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
• To improve our outreach and user engagement strategies.

e. Legal and Security Purposes

• To comply with legal obligations or respond to law enforcement requests.
• To protect the security of our platform and prevent unauthorized access or fraud.

a. Affiliate Partnerships and Monetization

Linda participates in affiliate programs, meaning we may receive a commission when you make a purchase through links or coupons provided by our extension. To track these transactions:

• We may share anonymized transaction data with affiliate networks.
• The online store or affiliate program may use tracking technologies (such as cookies or unique links) to attribute sales to Linda.
• This process does not involve sharing your personal data (such as name or email) with retailers.

Affiliate programs help support Linda and allow us to offer our services for free to users.

b. Advertising and Marketing Partners

We may share anonymized or aggregated data with advertising platforms (such as Google Ads, Bing Ads, and others) to display targeted ads based on user preferences and shopping behavior.

c. Retailers and Partners

We may share limited information with online stores and coupon providers to verify coupon usage, track price changes, and improve deal recommendations.

d. Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers to:

• Process email communications and notifications.
• Provide data analytics and performance tracking.
• Improve the security and stability of Linda.

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the specified purposes.

e. Legal Compliance and Security

We may disclose your information if required by law, or if we believe that disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with a legal obligation or government request.
• Investigate fraud, security threats, or violations of our Terms of Service.
• Protect our rights, users, and business operations.

f. Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to a new entity. We will notify you in case of any significant changes.

a. Managing Your Account and Settings

You can modify your profile settings at any time, including notification preferences and WatchList items.

You can choose to hide Linda elements on store websites via the extension settings.

b. Opting Out of Marketing Communications

If you no longer wish to receive marketing emails (such as promotional offers or price alerts), you can unsubscribe by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any email.

You can also adjust your email preferences in your account settings.

c. Opting Out of Data Collection for Advertising

If you prefer not to receive personalized ads, you can opt out through your browser settings or visit Google Ad Settings and similar platforms to adjust your ad preferences.

Note: This will not stop Linda from showing general offers, but ads will no longer be tailored to your browsing history.

d. Deleting Your Account and Data

If you wish to delete your Linda account, you can request this through your profile settings or by contacting our support team.

Upon deletion, all associated personal data will be erased, except where required by law (e.g., for fraud prevention or legal compliance).

Affiliate tracking data related to purchases may still be retained in anonymized form for financial reporting purposes.

e. Uninstalling Linda

You can uninstall the Linda browser extension at any time through your browser's extension settings.

If you delete your account, you will lose access to WatchList price tracking and personalized recommendations.

a. Right to Access

You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we have collected about you.

To request access, please contact our support team at [email protected].

b. Right to Rectification

If you believe that any of your personal information is incorrect or incomplete, you can update your details in your account settings.

You can also request corrections by reaching out to our support team.

c. Right to Deletion (Right to Be Forgotten)

You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal or business obligations.

If you delete your account, we will remove all personal data, except where retention is required for legal, fraud prevention, or financial reporting purposes.

d. Right to Restriction of Processing

You can request to limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances (e.g., if you contest the accuracy of the data).

e. Right to Data Portability

You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format and ask us to transfer it to another service.

f. Right to Withdraw Consent

If we rely on your consent to process data (e.g., for marketing emails), you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

g. Right to Object to Data Processing

You may object to our processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.

If you do so, we will stop processing your data for marketing unless we have a legitimate business reason to continue.

h. Right to Opt-Out of Affiliate Tracking

Since Linda participates in affiliate programs, purchase tracking may be used to attribute sales. While this does not include personal data, you can disable cookies in your browser settings to opt out.

i. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe, as required by applicable data protection laws.

a. Data Retention Period

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill legal obligations.

If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within a reasonable period, except where retention is required for legal, fraud prevention, or financial reporting purposes.

b. Security Measures

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

• Encrypting confidential data during transmission.
• Access controls to limit unauthorized access to personal information.
• Regular security audits to ensure protection against potential threats.

c. User Responsibilities and Limitations

While we strive to ensure security, no system is 100% secure. We recommend users:

• Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication where possible.
• Keep their login credentials confidential and avoid sharing them with others.
• Contact us immediately if they suspect unauthorized access to their account.

d. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach affecting your personal data, we:

• Will notify you as required by applicable laws.
• Will take immediate steps to minimize risks and enhance security.

a. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us recognize you, remember your preferences, and track interactions with our services.

b. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

• Necessary cookies – required for core functionality of the extension and website.
• Performance cookies – help us analyze how users interact with Linda to improve performance.
• Functional cookies – store user preferences, such as hiding elements on store pages.
• Marketing and advertising cookies – enable us to display targeted ads and track commissions from purchases.

c. Third-Party Cookies

We work with advertising partners and affiliate networks, such as Google Ads and Bing Ads, which may use cookies to track:

• Clicks on coupon links and affiliate offers.
• Purchase behavior to track commissions.
• Personalized ad targeting based on interests.

These cookies are subject to the privacy policies of third parties.

d. Managing Cookies

You can control and delete cookies in the following ways:

• Cookies consent settings – click here to manage your cookie preferences
• Browser settings – most browsers allow you to disable or delete cookies.
• Opting out of personalized ads – you can manage ad preferences through platforms like Google Ad Settings.
• Do Not Track (DNT) – some browsers offer a DNT setting to limit tracking.

Disabling cookies may affect some Linda features, including coupon recommendations and personalized shopping insights.

a. Prohibition on Minors' Use

If you are under 18, please do not register for Linda, use our services, or provide any personal information.

Parents or guardians who believe a minor has provided us with personal data should contact us immediately to request its deletion.

b. Compliance with Children's Privacy Laws

We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar laws that prohibit data collection from minors.

If we inadvertently collect information from a minor, we will take steps to delete it from our records as soon as possible.

a. When We Make Changes

Updates may occur due to new regulations, changes in our data processing practices, or improvements to Linda features.

We will indicate the date of the last update at the top of this policy.

b. How We Notify Users

If changes are significant, we will notify users through:

• Extension notifications.
• Email (if applicable).
• Noticeable updates on our website.

If required by law, we will request your consent before implementing substantial updates.

c. Continued Use

By continuing to use Linda after updates take effect, you confirm and agree to the revised Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the changes, you should stop using Linda and uninstall the extension.