Last updated: July 13, 2026
Linkrel Agency (“Linkrel,” “we,” “us,” or “our“) operates the website linkrelagency.com (the “Site“). This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Linkrel Agency info@linkrelagency.com
Owner: Dzhamilia Kotliarova
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us using the details above.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We collect personal data in the following ways:
2.1 Information you provide directly
When you fill out a contact form, request an SEO/AI Search audit, or otherwise get in touch with us, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Company name
- Phone number (if provided)
- Any other information you choose to include in your message
2.2 Newsletter and email marketing
If you subscribe to our newsletter or opt in to receive updates, we collect your email address (and, if provided, your name) and process it through MailerLite or Tally, our email marketing platform, in order to send you newsletters, updates, and marketing communications.
2.3 Automatically collected data (cookies and analytics)
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain technical data via Google Analytics (GA4), including:
- IP address (anonymized/truncated where applicable)
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referral source
- General geographic location (city/country level)
This data is collected using cookies and similar tracking technologies, and only after you have given consent via our cookie consent banner (see Section 6).
3. How We Use Your Data
We use the personal data described above for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Legal Basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|
| Responding to inquiries submitted through contact forms | Consent / Legitimate interest (pre-contractual communication) |
| Providing SEO, GEO/AEO, and AI Search consulting services | Performance of a contract |
| Sending newsletters and marketing emails via MailerLite | Consent |
| Analyzing Site traffic and usage via Google Analytics | Consent |
| Complying with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
4. Third-Party Services We Use
We work with the following third-party service providers, who may process personal data on our behalf:
Google Analytics (GA4)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Site. Google may process data in accordance with its own privacy policy. Analytics cookies are only activated if you accept them via our cookie consent banner, in line with Google Consent Mode v2. You can learn more about how Google handles data at Google’s Privacy & Terms page.
MailerLite
We use MailerLite to manage our email newsletter and marketing communications. If you subscribe, your email address and name (if provided) are stored on MailerLite’s servers. MailerLite’s own privacy practices are described in their privacy policy.
Contact / Form Providers
Data submitted through contact forms on the Site is processed in order to respond to your inquiry and may be stored in our email system or CRM for record-keeping purposes.
Where any of these providers are located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure your data is protected to EU standards.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Contact form submissions: retained for as long as needed to respond to and follow up on your inquiry, and no longer than [e.g., 24 months] unless a longer retention period is required for legal or business reasons.
- Newsletter subscriptions (MailerLite): retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
- Analytics data (GA4): retained according to Google’s default or configured retention settings (typically 14 months).
6. Cookies and Consent Management
The Site uses a cookie consent banner compliant with Google Consent Mode v2. When you first visit the Site:
- Analytics cookies (
analytics_storage) and advertising-related storage (ad_storage) are set to denied by default. - You can choose “Accept All” to allow analytics cookies, or “Reject Optional” to continue browsing with only strictly necessary cookies.
- Your choice is stored and respected on future visits, and you can update your preference at any time by [clearing your browser’s local storage / re-visiting our cookie settings, if you provide a way to reopen the banner].
Strictly necessary cookies required for the Site to function are not subject to consent, as they do not involve tracking or profiling.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, or another jurisdiction with similar data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erase your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict processing of your data
- Object to processing, including for direct marketing purposes
- Data portability — receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
- Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent (e.g., unsubscribing from our newsletter or rejecting analytics cookies)
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority if you believe your data has been processed unlawfully
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@linkrelagency.com.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed at individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Email: info@linkrelagency.com Website: linkrelagency.com