Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 26, 2023

1. Introduction

Welcome to La.Bio ("we," "us," "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in an open and transparent manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our website, https://la.bio (the "Site"), and its related services, including the creation of BioLinks, QR Codes, and ShortLinks (collectively, the "Service").

This policy applies to both registered users who create content ("Users") and individuals who visit or interact with the links created through our Service ("Visitors").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Data Controller

The company responsible for your information (the "data controller") is:

For any questions or requests regarding your personal data, please contact us at the email provided above.

3. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information to provide and improve our Service.

a) Information You Provide Directly to Us

When you register as a User on La.Bio, we collect the following information:

  • Account Information: Your name, email address, and a password (which is stored in a hashed format).

  • Public Profile Content: Any information you choose to display on your public La.Bio page, such as a profile picture, your name, and the links you add.

  • Billing Information: While our Service is currently free, we may collect a billing address if you voluntarily provide it for verification purposes or for potential future paid features.

b) Information from Third-Party Services

  • Google Authentication: If you choose to register or log in using your Google account, we will receive certain information from Google, such as your name, email address, and profile picture, as permitted by your Google account settings. We use this information to create and manage your La.Bio account.

c) Information We Collect Automatically from Visitors to Your Links

When a Visitor clicks on one of your La.Bio links (BioLink, ShortLink) or scans a QR Code, we automatically collect analytical data on your behalf to provide you with statistics. This information includes:

  • IP Address of the Visitor.

  • Geographical Location: The visitor's country and city, derived from the IP address.

  • Browser and Device Information: The type of browser, its version, the operating system, and the device type (e.g., mobile, desktop).

  • Referral Source: The webpage or source that directed the Visitor to your link.

  • Timestamp: The date and time of the click or visit.

As a User, you are the data controller for this visitor analytics data, and La.Bio acts as the data processor on your behalf.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To Provide and Maintain the Service: To create and manage your account, host your La.Bio page, generate links and QR codes, and provide you with analytics.

  • To Improve and Personalize the Service: To understand how our Service is used, to troubleshoot issues, and to develop new features.

  • To Ensure Security: To monitor for and prevent fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity.

  • To Communicate With You: To send you important service-related notices (e.g., security alerts, changes to our policies).

  • To Display Advertising: To generate revenue to keep our Service free, we use advertising services that may display ads on our Site.

  • To Comply with Legal Obligations: To respond to lawful requests from public authorities and to meet legal and regulatory requirements.

5. How We Share and Disclose Information

We do not sell your personal data. We only share it with third-party partners who help us operate, provide, and improve our Service.

  • Third-Party Service Providers: We partner with third-party companies that provide services on our behalf. These include:

    • Google: We use several Google services:

      • Google Authentication: To allow you to sign up and log in securely.

      • Google Analytics & Search Console: To analyze traffic on our main website (la.bio) to understand user behavior and improve our Service. This data is aggregated and anonymized wherever possible.

      • Google AdSense: To display advertisements on our Site. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites.

  • Affiliate Partners: Some links on our Site or on user-generated pages may be affiliate links. When you click on these links, a cookie may be placed on your device to track the referral for commission purposes.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect and defend our rights or property, or protect the personal safety of users or the public.

6. Cookies, Analytics, and Advertising

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve our Service.

  • What are Cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help a website recognize you and remember your preferences.

  • Types of Cookies We Use:

    • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for you to browse the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the site (e.g., your user dashboard).

    • Analytical Cookies (Google Analytics): These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

    • Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense): These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you. They perform functions like preventing the same ad from continuously reappearing and ensuring that ads are properly displayed. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

  • Your Choices: You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept essential cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

7. Data Retention

We believe in data minimization. We retain your personal account data for as long as your account is active.

When you delete your account, we initiate a process to immediately and permanently delete your personal information (such as your name, email, profile picture, and links) from our active systems. There will be no grace period, and this action is irreversible.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. This includes using SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit and following industry best practices for data storage.

9. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights, including:

  • The right to access, update, or delete the information we have on you (you can do this directly within your account settings).

  • The right of rectification.

  • The right to object to our processing of your data.

  • The right of restriction of processing.

  • The right to data portability.

  • The right to withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please manage your account settings or contact us at hi@la.bio.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 16 ("Children"). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.