Is Linkbreakers GDPR compliant?

Linkbreakers is fully compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ensuring that all user data is handled with the utmost care and transparency. This article provides detailed guidance on configuring data collection settings, managing user consent, and maintaining compliance.

Configuring data collection levels

Linkbreakers allows users to configure the level of data collection to suit their needs. Users can set data collection to 'none' to avoid collecting any end-user data. To adjust these settings:

1. Navigate to the QR Codes section in your Linkbreakers dashboard.
2. Go to the lower section
3. Choose your preferred level of data collection. Set to 'None' to disable data collection entirely.

Consent management for EU users

For users in the EU, obtaining explicit consent is crucial. Linkbreakers does not provide built-in tools to manage user consent, but has API capabilities to adapt afterwards. Upon reaching the destination URL, you should:

• Consent banners to inform users about data collection.
• Use our public API to track and remove device information if need be

API Mechanisms for data cleanup

In the event of consent refusal, Linkbreakers offers API mechanisms to ensure data cleanup:

• Use the Device API endpoints to remove any user data upon withdrawal of consent.

Internal data deletion capabilities

Linkbreakers provides tools for internal data deletion to help maintain compliance. Anything can be deleted fully via the dashboard or the public API.

Default data retention limits

By default, Linkbreakers retains data for a maximum period of 12 months.

Best practices for GDPR compliance

• Regularly review and update your privacy policies.
• Ensure all team members are trained on GDPR requirements.
• Use Linkbreakers' compliance tools to monitor and manage data effectively.

By following these guidelines, you can ensure that your use of Linkbreakers remains compliant with GDPR regulations.