Effective date: August 10, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Smargasy, Inc. ("Smargasy," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use LinkedBeat (the "Service"), a product of Smargasy. By using LinkedBeat, you agree to this policy.
Who we are
Smargasy, Inc.
12551 New Brittany Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33907
United States
Web: smargasy.com
Privacy / support: [email protected]
Information we collect
Depending on how you use LinkedBeat, we may collect:
- Account information such as name, email address, password (hashed), timezone, language preference, and profile photo
- Billing information processed by our payment provider (Stripe), including subscription status, invoices, and limited payment metadata. We do not store full card numbers on our servers
- LinkedIn connection data you authorize through OAuth, such as account identifiers, display name, and access/refresh tokens needed to publish and sync on your behalf
- Content you create or import including bios, tone settings, brand assets, knowledge base files, post history, weekly plans, topics, post drafts, images, carousels, comments, and client approval feedback
- Usage and product analytics such as feature usage, job/queue outcomes, engagement metrics synced from LinkedIn where available, and diagnostic logs
- Communications you send us (support requests, feedback, audit purchase details)
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies or similar technologies needed for authentication, security, and preferences
How we use information
We use information to:
- Provide, operate, secure, and improve LinkedBeat
- Authenticate users and manage teams, roles, and client approval workflows
- Connect to LinkedIn APIs you authorize and publish or schedule content you approve
- Generate AI-assisted research, topics, posts, images, carousels, and insights using processors we configure for the Service
- Process subscriptions, trials, add-ons, and invoices
- Send transactional email (for example account, billing, publishing, and plan-ready notices) and optional product emails you can control in settings
- Detect abuse, debug issues, and meet legal obligations
AI processing
LinkedBeat uses third-party AI and research providers to generate or analyze content based on inputs you provide (such as bio, tone, themes, knowledge base materials, and research context). Do not submit information you are not allowed to process. Generated content remains your responsibility before publishing.
How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers that help us run LinkedBeat (hosting, databases, email, payments, error monitoring, AI/model providers, and similar vendors) under contractual confidentiality and security obligations
- LinkedIn when you connect an account and take actions that call LinkedIn APIs
- Team members and clients you invite or grant access to (for example agency editors or client approval recipients)
- Authorities when required by law, to protect rights and safety, or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale
Data retention
We retain account and content data while your account is active and as needed to provide the Service, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and meet legal or accounting requirements. You may request deletion of your account; some records may remain in backups or logs for a limited period.
Security
We use administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your choices
You may:
- Update profile and notification preferences in Account settings
- Disconnect LinkedIn accounts in LinkedIn settings
- Cancel or manage subscriptions in Billing (or contact us if you cannot access billing)
- Request access, correction, or deletion of personal data by emailing [email protected]
Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws. We will respond to verified requests within the timeframe required by law.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for session authentication, security, locale/theme preferences, and essential product functionality. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling some cookies may limit features.
Children
LinkedBeat is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
International users
Smargasy is based in the United States. If you access LinkedBeat from another country, your information may be processed in the United States and other locations where we or our providers operate.
Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page and revise the effective date. Continued use of LinkedBeat after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy: [email protected]
Smargasy, Inc., 12551 New Brittany Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33907