Privacy Policy
Learn how your personal data is protected on the ElanLink.az platform
Introduction
ElanLink.az ("Platform") respects the privacy of its users. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected when using the platform.
What Data is Collected
Personal Data
- Email address (for registration and login)
- First and last name (optional, displayed in profile)
- Phone number (for displaying in listings)
- City and district (for listing placement)
Automatically Collected Data
- IP address and device information
- Browser type and version
- Platform interaction statistics
- Data collected through cookies and similar technologies
Listing Data
- Listing title, description, and specifications
- Uploaded photos
- Price information
- Listing status and history
How Data is Used
- Creating and managing your account.
- Posting, moderating, and displaying listings.
- Content verification through the automated moderation system.
- Ensuring platform security (preventing spam, fraud, abuse).
- Processing payment transactions.
- Sending email notifications (listing status, expiration, etc.).
- Improving the platform and statistical analysis.
- Complying with legal requirements.
Data Protection
- All data is transmitted using SSL/TLS encryption.
- Personal data is stored in an encrypted database.
- JWT tokens are stored only in httpOnly, secure, sameSite: strict cookies.
- Files are securely stored in Cloudflare R2.
- System access is regularly audited and audit logs are maintained.
- Passwordless authentication - no risk of password theft.
Data Sharing with Third Parties
Your personal data is not shared with third parties, except in the following cases:
- Kapital Bank ASC - the acquiring bank for accepting and processing card payments (Visa, Mastercard).
- Cloudflare - for file storage and CDN services.
- Legal requirements - by court order or lawful request.
User Rights
- Right of access - to know what data has been collected about you.
- Right to rectification - to request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure - to request deletion of your account and data.
- Right to object - to object to certain data processing.
- Right to data portability - to receive a copy of your data.
To exercise your rights, contact [email protected].
Data Retention Periods
- Account data - while the account is active and 30 days after deletion.
- Listing data - deleted 90 days after archival.
- Transaction logs - stored for 1 year.
- Violation history - stored indefinitely (for security).
Children's Privacy
ElanLink.az is not intended for persons under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from persons under 18. If such data is discovered, it will be immediately deleted.
Policy Changes
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Users will be notified of significant changes via email. By continuing to use the platform, you agree to the updated policy.
Last updated: March 2026