Privacy Policy
At Lina Chat (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Notice outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard the information you provide when you visit our website (httpa://www.linachat.co) or use our application.
By accessing our website or using our services, you consent to our data practices described in this Privacy Notice and our Terms of Service. We encourage you to review this document carefully.
Definitions
For clarity, we define the following terms:
- Cookie: A small data file stored by your web browser to identify you and improve your browsing experience.
- Company: Refers to Lina Chat, based in Hornton Place, London, United States.
- Customer: The company, organization, or individual that signs up to use Lina Chat’s services.
- Device: Any internet-connected device, such as a smartphone, tablet, or computer, used to access Lina Chat.
- IP address: A unique number assigned to your device when connected to the internet, often used to identify your geographic location.
- Personal Data: Any information that can directly or indirectly identify an individual.
- Service: The services provided by Lina Chat, as described on our platform.
- Third-party service: Advertisers, sponsors, partners, or other entities whose products or services may interest you.
- Website: Lina Chat’s website, accessible at httpa://www.linachat.co.
- You: A user registered with Lina Chat to access our services.
Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit our website or use our services, we may automatically collect certain technical information, such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, and other usage data. This information is primarily used for security, analytics, and improving our services. It does not directly identify you but may be associated with your personal information.
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and provide certain functionalities. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to use some features.
Personal Information and Use
If you are a Lina Chat employee or job applicant, we may collect additional personal information from you for human resources purposes, such as administering benefits or screening applicants.
You have the right to update, correct, or request access to the personal information we hold about you. However, such changes will not affect data we have previously provided to third parties in accordance with this Privacy Notice.
Data Sharing and Transfers
We may disclose your information to our corporate affiliates, who will treat it according to this Privacy Notice. In the event of a sale, merger, or other business transfer, we reserve the right to transfer your information to a third party, provided they agree to abide by this Privacy Notice.
We may also share your data with third-party service providers to facilitate our operations, but we require them to maintain appropriate data protection measures.
International Data Transfers
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we may transfer your personal data outside the EEA. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, as required by applicable laws.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, such as the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict its processing. You can exercise these rights by contacting us using the information provided below.
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (although we do not currently sell personal information).
Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on our website, and we encourage you to review it periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at [email protected]