Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how LinkUpWa collects, uses, and protects information when you use our WhatsApp group sharing service. Please read this carefully to understand our practices regarding your data.

Information We Collect

WhatsApp Group Information

When you share a WhatsApp group, we collect:

• Group invite links
• Group names
• Group descriptions
• Categories or tags associated with the group
• Submission timestamp

User-Provided Information

We do not collect or store:

• WhatsApp user profiles or phone numbers
• Group member information
• Group chat contents
• Personal information of group administrators
• Media shared within groups

Automatically Collected Information

We collect the following technical data:

• IP addresses (stored in anonymized form)
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Access timestamps
• Pages visited on our service
• Referring websites

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Displaying WhatsApp groups on our platform
• Monitoring for abuse and spam
• Generating anonymous usage statistics
• Improving our search and categorization features
• Maintaining platform security
• Complying with legal obligations

Data Retention

We retain information as follows:

• Group links and descriptions: Until removed by the submitter or our moderation team
• Usage logs: 30 days
• Anonymized analytics data: Up to 12 months

Information Sharing

We do not share or sell:

• Personal information of users
• Group member data
• Individual usage patterns
• Contact information

Group Privacy and Security

Important privacy considerations for WhatsApp group sharing:

• Group links posted on our platform are publicly accessible
• Anyone with the link can join your WhatsApp group
• We recommend periodically regenerating group invite links
• Consider using WhatsApp's group privacy settings
• Review your group members regularly

Third-Party Services

Analytics

We use Google Analytics with:

• IP anonymization enabled
• Data sharing with Google services disabled
• Cookie lifetime limited to 30 days
• No user-level reporting

You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for:

• Session management
• Security measures
• Basic site functionality

User Rights

You have the right to:

• Remove your submitted group links
• Opt-out of analytics tracking
• Report privacy concerns

Data Protection

We protect your information through:

• HTTPS encryption
• Regular security updates
• Access controls
• Data minimization practices

Contact Us

For privacy-related concerns, contact us at:

[email protected]

Privacy Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Last revised: July 20, 2025