Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

Archiblink ("we", "us") operates the Archiblink website and related services. The data controller identity and contact details are those published on the site (for example on the imprint or contact page).

2. Data we collect

Depending on how you use Archiblink, we may process:

• Account data: work email, name, password hash (we do not store your password in plain text), and session or security tokens.
• Professional profile data: job title, biography, location, profile and cover imagery, portfolio links, CV or media references, and similar fields you choose to provide.
• Technical data: IP address, device and browser type, approximate region, cookies or local storage identifiers, and logs needed for security and reliability.
• Communications: messages you send us (support, forms) and, where you opt in, marketing preferences.

3. Purposes and legal bases

We use personal data to:

• Provide and secure the platform, authenticate users, and prevent abuse (contract / legitimate interests).
• Maintain directories and editorial features you expect from Archiblink (contract / legitimate interests).
• Improve performance, analytics, and product development in aggregated or pseudonymous form where possible (legitimate interests).
• Send essential service messages (contract / legitimate interests).
• Send marketing communications only where you have given consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
• Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests from authorities.

4. Profile visibility

Parts of your professional profile may be stored in a private account area until you meet publication criteria (for example profile completion thresholds and quality checks described in the product).

When your profile is published on the public site, certain fields (such as name, role, location, and portfolio excerpts) may be visible to any visitor. You should only add information you are comfortable making public once those conditions are met.

• Directory listings and project or company pages may be indexed by search engines unless technical measures state otherwise.
• We may show aggregated statistics that do not identify individuals.

5. Communication and consent

We may email you about security, account changes, or legal notices without separate consent where required.

Marketing and product updates are sent only if you opt in (for example via a checkbox at registration or in your account settings). You can unsubscribe using the link in those emails or by contacting us.

6. Recipients and processors

We use trusted infrastructure providers (hosting, email, analytics, maps, media delivery) who process data on our instructions. Some integrations (for example a CRM or master data system) may sync profile fields you submit so we can operate the service.

If we transfer data outside your country, we implement appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses where required.

7. Retention

We keep data only as long as needed for the purposes above, including legal, tax, and dispute resolution periods. Account data is typically removed or anonymised within a reasonable period after you delete your account, subject to backups and legal holds.

8. Your rights

Depending on applicable law (including the GDPR where relevant), you may have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or port your data, and to object to certain processing. You may lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

• To exercise rights, contact us using the published contact channel and describe your request.
• We may need to verify your identity before acting on sensitive requests.

9. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies that are strictly necessary for login, security, and preferences, and — where allowed — analytics or personalisation. You can control cookies through your browser settings; blocking some cookies may limit functionality.

10. Children

Archiblink is not directed at children under 16 (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have, please contact us and we will delete it.

11. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy to reflect product, legal, or regulatory changes. A "last updated" note may appear on this page; material changes will be communicated where appropriate.

12. Contact

For privacy questions or requests, use the contact details provided on the Archiblink site (privacy or data-protection inbox where available).