Privacy Policy & Cookie Disclosure
Last updated: October 2026 • Effective immediately
1. Introduction & Overview
Welcome to LinkDirectoryCenter.com ("LinkDirectoryCenter", "we", "us", or "our"), operated in partnership with the OverheadClick Network. This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our website, free instant browser micro-tools, curated tech stacks, and comparison battle arena.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through compliance with international privacy laws, including the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
2. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising Cookies
We use third-party advertising companies, including Google AdSense, to serve advertisements when you visit our website. These companies may use cookies and web beacons to collect information (not including your name, address, email address, or telephone number) about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.
- Google DART Cookie: Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on LinkDirectoryCenter.com. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- Opt-Out of Personalized Ads: Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you may opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
3. Log Files & Web Analytics
Like many standard website servers, LinkDirectoryCenter uses log files. These files merely log visitors to the site—usually a standard procedure for hosting companies and hosting services analytics. The information inside the log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. This information is used to analyze trends, administer the site, track user movement around the site, and gather demographic information.
We also utilize privacy-centric analytics (including Google Analytics 4) to monitor aggregate traffic, popular categories, and performance benchmarks.
4. Affiliate Disclosure (FTC Compliance)
LinkDirectoryCenter participates in various affiliate marketing programs designed to provide a means for websites to earn advertising fees by linking to approved products and services. Some outbound links on this website are affiliate links, meaning that if you click on the link and make a purchase, LinkDirectoryCenter may receive a referral commission at zero additional cost to you.
- Amazon Services LLC Associates Program: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases through our hardware workstation bundles and creator gear links.
- Software & SaaS Affiliates: We maintain direct partner relationships with selected SaaS tools, including ClickBank, Shopee, and Agoda Travel.
- Editorial Independence: Our editorial rating scores (1 to 10) are determined independently according to our public evaluation methodology and are never swayed or dictated by commercial sponsorships.
5. Client-Side Browser Micro-Tools Data Safety
All free instant micro-tools provided on LinkDirectoryCenter.com (such as our UTM Builder, QR Code Studio, JSON Prompt Formatter, Password Hash Generator, and AI Token Calculator) run 100% locally in your web browser (client-side JavaScript). No text, passwords, API tokens, or URLs processed within these tools are ever uploaded, recorded, or stored on our servers.
6. GDPR & CCPA Rights
Under data protection regulations, you have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, request rectification of any inaccurate information, or request the deletion of your submission records. For any requests or inquiries regarding data protection, please contact us at editorial@linkdirectorycenter.com.