1. Introduction

PayLink ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our payment link service at paylink.appsage.co.uk.

By using PayLink, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you create a payment link, we collect:

Your name or business name
Payment amount and currency
Description of payment
Payment instructions you choose to include (e.g., bank details, PayPal)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you or your payers visit our site, we may automatically collect:

IP address (anonymized)
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent
Referring website
Device type and operating system

2.3 Local Storage

We use browser local storage to save your preferences (such as dark mode) and link ownership information. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and maintain our payment link service
Display your payment requests to payers
Track view counts for your payment links
Improve and optimize our service
Respond to your enquiries and support requests
Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Data Storage and Security

Your payment link data is stored securely on our servers located in the United Kingdom. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

With your consent — When you share a payment link, its contents are visible to anyone with the link
Legal requirements — If required by law, court order, or governmental authority
Service providers — With trusted third parties who assist in operating our service, subject to confidentiality obligations

6. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have rights including:

Access — Request a copy of your personal data
Rectification — Request correction of inaccurate data
Erasure — Request deletion of your data
Objection — Object to processing of your data
Portability — Request transfer of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

7. Data Retention

Payment links and associated data are retained for as long as they remain active. Inactive links may be deleted after 12 months of no activity. You can delete your payment links at any time from your dashboard.

8. Cookies

We use minimal cookies and local storage for essential functionality only (such as saving your preferences and identifying your links). We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

9. Third-Party Services

Our service may contain links to third-party payment processors (such as banks or PayPal) that you include in your payment links. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

PayLink is not intended for use by children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@appsage.co.uk