Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 01, 2026
Welcome to GropLinks ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit https://groplinks.com. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you submit a group or channel to our directory, we collect:
- Group or channel name and description
- Telegram or WhatsApp group/channel link
- Selected category and country
We do not collect your name, email address, or any personal identification unless you voluntarily contact us.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information:
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, referring URL
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see Cookie Policy below)
- Usage Data: How you interact with our pages and features
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and maintain our group directory service
- Review and moderate group submissions
- Improve our website and user experience
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse
- Display relevant advertisements through third-party ad networks
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Cookie Policy
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (Google Analytics)
- Advertising Cookies: Used by our ad partners (e.g., Google AdSense) to show relevant ads
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
4. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services that may collect information:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis — Google Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense: Advertising — Google Privacy Policy
- Telegram & WhatsApp: External platforms — we only link to them, we do not control their data practices
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites linked from our directory.
5. Data Retention
We retain submitted group information indefinitely for the purpose of operating our directory. Visit logs and IP data are retained for a maximum of 90 days. You may request removal of your submission by contacting us.
6. Children's Privacy
GropLinks is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to our site.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
- Right to access information we hold about you
- Right to request deletion of your data
- Right to opt out of certain data uses
To exercise these rights, contact us at our Contact page.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.