The Data We Collect, How We Use It, and Who We Share It With
 

Your privacy matters to us, and we want to ensure you clearly understand how we gather, utilize, and share your personal information.

 

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 22, 2024

 

Linno Fund is committed to transparency and user privacy. This updated Privacy Policy reflects compliance with new laws, including changes in California law, and aims to provide clearer disclosures regarding how we handle your data. It also explains your rights under various privacy and data protection laws.

 

Introduction

 

Linno Fund is an online crowdfunding platform enabling users to raise funds for their own campaigns and contribute to others' campaigns. Campaign organizers can offer rewards to contributors as a token of appreciation. Linno Fund is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Any undefined capitalized terms in this policy are as described in our Terms of Use.

This Privacy Policy details how Linno Fund collects, uses, and manages your information, and how you can control its collection, correction, or deletion when using our website (https://www.linnofund.com) and associated services, including mobile platforms (“Services”). Your use of Linno Fund is also subject to our Terms of Use.

 

Information We Collect

 

We gather information directly from you, from third parties, and through automated technologies. Below are the categories of information we may collect about you or your use of the Services:

 

1. Identifiers
  • Information you provide during registration, such as your name, country of residence, gender, date of birth, email address, phone number, username, and password.
  • Details entered when participating in promotions, subscribing to updates or newsletters, or linking your profile on third-party platforms to your Linno Fund account.

 

2. Commercial Information

Details of transactions provided to our third-party payment processor, such as the last four digits of your credit card, shipping address, and phone number (when necessary for shipping rewards). Linno Fund does not typically access sensitive financial information like full bank account numbers or government IDs, as these are transmitted directly to vendors through automated means.

 

3. Financial Information

Banking and contact information submitted during the creation of a campaign, such as phone numbers, email addresses, and mailing addresses.

 

4. Compliance Information

Information required for compliance purposes, such as government-issued IDs or data needed for tax forms.

 

5. Publicly Shared Information
  • Content you provide in public forums on our site or applications.
  • Information you send directly to other users or post publicly where permitted by law.

 

6. Internet, Network, or Device Information
  • Data from third-party sources about your use of our platform on external sites or devices.
  • Location data from mobile devices or associated with your IP address (when legally allowed).
  • Information about your usage activity, such as viewed content, preferences, or interactions with Services.
  • Technical and device information, including browser type, device identifiers, and IP address.

 

7. Miscellaneous Data You Choose to Provide
  • Professional or employment-related data you include on your profile.
  • Legally protected classifications, such as gender revealed in public posts.
  • Inference data about your preferences.
  • Photos, videos, or descriptions you upload.
  • Sensory information, such as voicemail recordings.

 

Note: You may decline to provide certain types of information; however, doing so may limit your ability to access some features of the Services. For example, contributions to a campaign can be made without creating an account, but compliance information will still be required. To save payment details, comment on campaigns, or take other actions, an account must be created.

 

How We Collect Information

 

We collect data in the following ways:

  • Information you provide when accessing or using our website, requesting Services, registering with us, or participating in public forums.
  • Through technologies like cookies, pixels, tags, and web beacons when you visit our site or use our applications on third-party platforms. Refer to our Cookie Policy for more details.
  • Using analytics tools to gather information during your interactions with our Services.
  • From third-party sources that provide supplemental information, such as postal address validation services.
  • If you log in via a third-party connection (e.g., social media), certain information from your social media profile may be collected, subject to the privacy policies of those platforms.

 

How We Use Your Information

 

We may use your data for purposes such as:

  • Provide, improve, and promote our Services.
  • Communicate with you regarding your account or contributions and request feedback.
  • Send targeted marketing and promotional offers for our Services or third-party services.
  • Personalize content and experiences.
  • Conduct market research and perform analytics.
  • Detect bugs, report errors, and ensure site functionality.
  • Audit and measure compliance with legal and advertising standards.
  • Maintain security and prevent fraud or illegal activity.

We may anonymize or aggregate your information to ensure it no longer directly identifies you, allowing us to use such data for research, marketing, and other purposes.

 

Sharing Your Information

 

Your information may be shared in the following ways:

  1. With Campaign Creators: When you contribute to a campaign, certain information, such as your name and contact details, may be shared with the campaign creator to deliver rewards or provide customer service.
  2. For Compliance and Financial Purposes: Limited data may be shared with third-party processors for payment or tax-related compliance.
  3. With Your Consent: When you request or authorize data sharing with third parties.
  4. With Service Providers: For services like targeted advertising or customer support. These companies are prohibited from using your data for purposes beyond those outlined in our agreements.
  5. For Legal or Security Reasons: If required by law or to protect our rights, users, or the public.
  6. In Business Transactions: During mergers, sales, or other corporate events.
  7. As Aggregated or Anonymized Data: For research, marketing, or analytics purposes.

 

Your Rights and Choices

 

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights, including:

  • Updating or deleting your account information.
  • Managing preferences for subscriptions and targeted ads.
  • Opting out of data sharing with third parties for marketing.
  • Requesting access to or deletion of personal data we hold.

California residents and individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA) have additional rights detailed below.

 

Additional Information for Specific Jurisdictions

 

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), Linno Fund acts as the data controller. Users in the EEA may have rights to access, amend, or delete their data.

 

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents may exercise their rights to know, access, delete, or opt out of the sale of their personal data.

 

Nevada Residents

Residents may opt out of the sale of their data as defined under Nevada law.

 

Children’s Privacy

Linno Fund does not knowingly collect information from individuals under 13 years old.

 

Data Security and Retention

 

We implement robust measures to protect your data. Personal information is retained only as long as necessary for business or legal purposes.

 

Policy Updates

 

We may update this policy to reflect changes in technology, laws, or business practices. Material updates will be communicated via email or platform notifications.

For further questions, contact us here.