Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it when you use Linksy Guy's Tools.
Overview
Linksy Guy's Tools ("we", "us", "our") operates the website linksyguystools.com and associated software products. This Privacy Policy describes our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you use our services.
We collect only the minimum data necessary to provide our services, enforce license agreements, and improve the quality of our products. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
Data We Collect
The following table summarizes the types of data we collect and why:
| Data | Source | Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Email address | Account registration, Stripe checkout | Account identification, license delivery, support | Essential |
| Hardware ID (HWID) | Software client on first activation | License enforcement (1 device per license) | Essential |
| License key & status | Generated on purchase | License validation, expiry tracking | Essential |
| Payment data | Stripe (processed externally) | Payment processing — we receive only order confirmation | Essential |
| Discord User ID | Optional Discord OAuth (support tickets) | Linking Discord identity to account for support | Functional |
| IP address & browser info | Web server logs | Security, abuse prevention, analytics | Functional |
| Page view analytics | Google Analytics 4 | Understanding site usage and improving UX | Analytics |
How We Use Your Data
We use the data we collect exclusively for the following purposes:
- Providing, maintaining, and improving our software products and website.
- Processing your purchase and delivering license keys to your email address.
- Validating licenses and enforcing device-binding (HWID) restrictions.
- Providing technical support and responding to your inquiries.
- Detecting and preventing fraudulent activity, abuse, and policy violations.
- Sending service-related communications such as license expiry reminders or important product updates. We do not send unsolicited marketing emails.
- Analyzing aggregate, anonymized usage data to improve our products and website.
Third-Party Services
We use the following trusted third-party services to operate our platform. Each has its own privacy policy governing their data handling:
- Supabase — Our backend database and authentication provider. Stores your account data (email, license records, HWID). Data is hosted on secure, encrypted infrastructure. Supabase Privacy Policy ↗
- Stripe — Handles all payment processing. We never see or store your full payment card details. Stripe is PCI-DSS compliant. Stripe Privacy Policy ↗
- Google Analytics 4 — Provides anonymized, aggregate website analytics (page views, traffic sources, device types). IP addresses are anonymized. Google Privacy Policy ↗
- Discord — Optional integration for community support. Used only if you choose to connect your Discord account. Discord Privacy Policy ↗
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with any third parties beyond those listed above.
Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses the following types of cookies and local storage:
- Session & auth tokens — Stored in browser local storage to keep you signed in to your dashboard. These expire with your session or when you sign out.
- Language preference — Stored in local storage to remember your selected language across visits.
- Google Analytics cookies — Analytics cookies set by Google (e.g.
_ga,_ga_*) to distinguish unique visitors. These are anonymized and do not contain personally identifiable information.
We do not use advertising or tracking cookies from ad networks. You may clear browser cookies and local storage at any time through your browser settings.
Data Security
We take data security seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect your information:
- All data is transmitted over HTTPS / TLS encryption.
- Account passwords are hashed using secure algorithms — we never store plaintext passwords.
- Database access is restricted to authorized services only, protected by row-level security policies.
- License keys and sensitive credentials stored locally by our software are protected using OS-level encryption (Windows DPAPI).
- We perform regular security audits and monitor for unusual access patterns.
Despite our best efforts, no security system is impenetrable. In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify affected users promptly.
Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law:
- Account data (email, licenses) — Retained for as long as your account is active, plus up to 90 days after account deletion for fraud prevention purposes.
- HWID records — Retained for the duration of the associated license and deleted when the license expires or is revoked.
- Purchase records — Retained for a minimum of 7 years to comply with financial and tax regulations.
- Analytics data — Google Analytics retains anonymized data for 14 months by default.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction — Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion — Request deletion of your account and associated personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Portability — Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Objection — Object to processing of your data for analytics purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us via our Discord server. We will respond within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such data promptly.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us via Discord.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
For significant changes, we will notify users via our Discord server. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.