Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 15, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains what information GroupsLink (https://groupslink.net/) collects, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Information we collect
- Submissions: when you submit a group or channel, we store the name, link, category, language, country and description you provide. Your email address is optional and is never shown publicly.
- Contact messages: when you use our contact form, we receive your name, email and message so we can reply.
- Visitor statistics: we count visits and page views to understand which pages are useful. We do not use tracking cookies for this. To count unique visitors per day we create a one-way code (hash) from your IP address and browser type; your real IP address is not stored, and these codes are deleted after 2 days.
- Join clicks and reports: we count how many times a Join or Report button is clicked, without identifying you.
- Server logs: our hosting provider may keep standard server logs (such as IP address and browser) for security.
Cookies and third-party services
We may use third-party services such as Google Search Console, Google Analytics or advertising partners (for example Google AdSense). These services may use cookies to measure traffic or show relevant ads. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can learn more or opt out at Google Ads Settings. You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings.
External links
Group and channel links open WhatsApp or Telegram, which have their own privacy policies. When you join a WhatsApp group, other members can usually see your phone number. Please review your WhatsApp privacy settings before joining public groups.
How we use information
- To review and publish submitted groups and remove harmful or expired links.
- To reply to messages and improve our website.
- To protect the site against spam and abuse.
We do not sell your personal information.
Children
This website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Your rights
You can ask us to delete a group you submitted or any information you sent us by using our contact page.
Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be on this page.