Linkages adopts a solid and transparent Privacy Policy, designed to guarantee the security, respect, and confidentiality in the processing of personal data of all users, clients, partners, and research participants. We are fully committed to the principles of the LGPD (General Data Protection Law – Law No. 13.709/2018), which guide our governance, security, and responsible use of information practices. All interaction with our websites, platforms, surveys, or services may involve the processing of personal data, and this document clearly presents how this data collection occurs and what purposes are involved.

In carrying out our activities—which include territorial studies, market analysis, expansion modeling, geographic intelligence, and the development of technological solutions—we collect only the data strictly necessary to deliver value to the user and ensure the efficiency of our services. This data may include contact information voluntarily provided, professional data, registration data submitted by clients for project execution, geographic information, browsing data captured by essential cookies, and usage metrics of our platforms. All this data is processed for specific, legitimate, and previously informed purposes, such as the preparation of reports, analyses, research, relevant communications, product improvement, technical support, and compliance with legal obligations.

Our Privacy Policy clearly states that Linkages We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.Information sharing occurs only when indispensable to the execution of services, always under formal agreements that guarantee confidentiality and data protection. Infrastructure providers, technical partners, hosting services, and operators who assist us in the digital journey follow strict security standards. Furthermore, we fully comply with legal or regulatory requirements when the provision of information is demanded by competent authorities.

Data protection is one of the cornerstones of our operations. We maintain secure environments with layers of encryption, access control, internal information security policies, constant monitoring, and specific incident prevention protocols. Data is stored exclusively for the period necessary to fulfill the stated purposes or as required by applicable law. Our Privacy Policy also reinforces our commitment to data minimization, ensuring that nothing beyond what is necessary is kept in our systems.

In accordance with the LGPD (Brazilian General Data Protection Law), we guarantee all data subjects the full exercise of their rights, including access to information, data correction, deletion, portability, confirmation of processing, revocation of consent, objection to any use, and requests for clarification regarding the origin and sharing of data. To this end, we provide a direct channel to our Data Protection Officer (DPO), responsible for addressing privacy concerns and ensuring compliance with the legislation.

Our Privacy Policy also covers the use of cookies and similar technologies, always with the aim of improving the browsing experience, personalizing content, understanding usage patterns, and enhancing our digital solutions. Users can manage cookie permissions through their browser settings, maintaining full control over their browsing.

Finally, we inform you that this Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect internal improvements, new legal requirements, technological updates, or expansion of Linkages' services. The most recent version will always be available on our website, reinforcing our ongoing commitment to transparency, responsibility, and respect for personal data. If you have any questions, requests, or need clarification, our official channels—including contact with the DPO—are always available to ensure that your privacy is treated with seriousness, ethics, and care.