Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to LinkingParks (“we”, “our”, or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at linkingparks.com.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways when you interact with our directory:

• Account Information: When you register an account, we collect your name, username, and email address.
• Listing Submissions: When you submit a park listing or update park information, we collect the details provided, including park name, description, location coordinates, amenities, and uploaded photos.
• Contact Form Inquiries: When you send us a message via our contact form, we collect your name, email address, subject, and message content to reply to your inquiry.
• Log & Analytics Data: IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, and page visit metrics to help us maintain directory security and optimize performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and enhance our community park directory.
• Process and publish community park submissions and reviews.
• Respond directly to your customer support requests and feedback.
• Prevent fraudulent activities, spam submissions, and maintain platform security.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

LinkingParks uses essential cookies to manage user authentication sessions and preserve your preferences (such as dashboard filters or bookmarking parks). You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies, though some features of the directory may not function properly without them.

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may only share necessary data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users (such as hosting and email delivery services), provided those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

6. Data Security & Retention

We implement technical and organizational security measures to safeguard your personal data. We retain account and listing data for as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide you with directory services.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access, update, or request the deletion of your personal data at any time. You can manage your profile through your User Dashboard or contact us directly.

8. Contact Us Regarding Privacy

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please reach out to us at: