Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
1. Introduction
BacklinkGrid ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website backlinkgrid.com and use our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
When you purchase a square, we collect:
- Email address (for receipts and communication)
- Website URL (displayed on the grid)
- Site/business name (displayed on hover)
- Logo or favicon image (displayed in your square)
2.2 Payment Information
Payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your credit card details on our servers. Stripe's privacy policy governs the handling of your payment information.
2.3 Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain information when you visit our Site, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referral source
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Process your square purchase and display your content
- Send purchase confirmations and receipts
- Respond to your inquiries and provide support
- Improve our website and services
- Analyze usage patterns and site performance
- Prevent fraud and maintain security
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Information Sharing
4.1 Public Information
The following information is publicly visible on our grid:
- Your website URL (as a dofollow link)
- Your site/business name
- Your uploaded logo or favicon
4.2 Third-Party Services
We share information with the following third parties:
- Stripe: For payment processing
- Supabase: For data storage and hosting
- Vercel: For website hosting
- Analytics providers: For website analytics
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyze site traffic, and understand user behavior. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly without them.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. For square purchases, we retain data indefinitely as the placement is permanent. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@backlinkgrid.com.
9. International Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international transfers of personal data.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our Site and updating the "Last updated" date.
12. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@backlinkgrid.com