Privacy Policy

Winly Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 28, 2026

Winly (“Winly,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, applications, and services (collectively, the “Service”).

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Our marketing website 
  • Our platform and application 
  • Any related services, communications, or integrations

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

We collect personal information when you:

  • Create an account
  • Use the platform
  • Contact support
  • Submit forms

This may include:

  • Name, email address, phone number
  • Company name and job title
  • Billing and payment details
  • Login credentials
  • Content you upload (projects, tasks, files, notes, messages)

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you use our website or platform, we may collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Usage data (pages visited, features used)
  • Cookies and tracking technologies

C. Customer Data (SaaS Content)

As a business platform, Winly allows users to upload and manage data such as:

  • Client/customer information
  • Contracts, invoices, financial data
  • HR and employee information
  • Communications and files

You control this data. Winly acts as a data processor for this content.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Provide and operate the Service
  • Process payments and manage subscriptions
  • Communicate with you (updates, support, alerts)
  • Improve features, performance, and user experience
  • Ensure security and prevent fraud
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the EEA/UK, we process your data based on:

  • Contractual necessity (to provide the Service)
  • Legitimate interests (improving and securing the platform)
  • Consent (for marketing or cookies where required)
  • Legal obligations

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies on our marketing site and software platform to:

  • Enable core functionality
  • Analyze usage and performance
  • Personalize your experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share information with:

A. Service Providers

Including but not limited to:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
  • Cloud hosting providers (e.g., AWS, Cloudflare R2)
  • Email and communication tools
  • Analytics providers

B. Legal & Compliance

If required by law or to:

  • Protect rights and safety
  • Prevent fraud or abuse

C. Business Transfers

In the event of:

  • Merger, acquisition, or sale

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the Service
  • Meet legal, tax, and accounting obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Account Data

  • Retained while your account is active
  • Deleted or anonymized within 30–90 days after account termination

Backup Data

  • May persist temporarily in secure backups

Legal Retention

  • Financial records may be retained longer as required by law

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, including:

  • Encryption (in transit and at rest where applicable)
  • Secure cloud infrastructure
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Monitoring and logging

However, no system is 100% secure.

9. Your Privacy Rights

A. GDPR (EU/UK Users)

You have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability

B. CCPA/CPRA (California Users)

You have the right to:

  • Know what data we collect
  • Request deletion
  • Opt out of “sale” (we do not sell data)
  • Non-discrimination for exercising rights

To exercise rights, contact us at: info@winly.io

10. Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in the United States or other countries.

We implement safeguards such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) where required
  • Secure data handling practices

11. Children’s Privacy

Winly is not intended for individuals under 18.

We do not knowingly collect data from children.

12. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

  • Updates will be posted on this page
  • Continued use = acceptance

14. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests:

Email: info@winly.io
Mailing Address: 1968 S Coast Hwy #803 Laguna Beach, CA 92651