Link Checker Privacy Policy

Overview

The KidsOnTheYard Link Validator is an automated tool that checks external links in our documentation to ensure they are working correctly. We are committed to transparency and privacy in our link validation process.

Data Collection Policy

• No Content Storage: We do not store, cache, or index any content from external websites
• No Personal Data: We do not collect any personal information
• No Analytics: We do not track usage patterns or gather analytics
• No Cookies: We do not set or read any cookies
• Validation Only: Our only action is to verify if a link is accessible

Technical Implementation

Request Headers

User-Agent: KOTY-LinkChecker/[CURRENT_VERSION] (Kids on the Yard LinkChecker for more details refer to; +https://legalhub.kidsontheyard.com/)
From: [email protected]
X-Crawler: KOTY-LinkChecker
X-Purpose: Link validation only - No data collection or storage
X-Documentation: https://legalhub.kidsontheyard.com/en/privacy/link-checker

Current Version: The version number automatically syncs with the monorepo version (currently 1.0.1-beta.8).

What We Check

• Link accessibility (HTTP status codes)
• Redirect status
• Basic connection errors

What We Don't Do

• Store webpage content
• Index any information
• Track users
• Collect metadata
• Parse page content
• Follow additional links

Rate Limiting

• Maximum 1 request per second
• Automatic retry on temporary failures
• Respect for server response codes
• Adherence to robots.txt directives

How to Block Our Checker

Add the following to your robots.txt file:

User-agent: KOTY-LinkChecker
Disallow: /

Compliance

Our link checker follows these best practices:

• Respects robots.txt directives
• Identifies itself clearly
• Provides contact information
• Implements rate limiting
• Follows redirects appropriately
• Uses standard HTTP methods

Contact Information

General Questions

If you have questions or concerns about our link checker:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://kidsontheyard.com
• Documentation: https://legalhub.kidsontheyard.com/en/privacy/link-checker

GDPR and Privacy Questions

For GDPR-related questions about our link checker, contact our privacy team:

Privacy Team Kids on the Yard Limitless Virtue LLC 9701 NE 2nd Ave, Suite #1069 Miami Shores, Florida 33138 U.S.A Email: [email protected] Phone: International: +1 786-382-2000

Technical Details

HTTP Methods Used

1. HEAD request (primary method)
2. GET request (fallback if HEAD is not supported)

Status Code Handling

We consider these HTTP status codes as valid:

• 200-206 (Success codes)
• 301-303 (Redirection codes)
• 307-308 (Temporary redirects)

Error Handling

We handle these scenarios gracefully:

• Connection timeouts
• DNS resolution failures
• SSL/TLS errors
• Rate limiting responses
• Server errors

Logs and Reports

Our internal logs only record:

• URL checked
• Status code received
• Timestamp of check
• Any error messages
• Source page containing the link

All logs are automatically deleted after 30 days.

GDPR Compliance for European Users

For users and website operators in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding our automated link checking:

Legal Basis for Processing

Our link checker operates under the following legal bases:

• Legitimate Interest: We have a legitimate interest in ensuring our website links function properly
• No Personal Data: Our link checker does not collect or process personal data as defined by GDPR

Data Processing Principles

We adhere to GDPR principles:

• Data Minimization: We only collect the minimum data necessary (HTTP status codes)
• Purpose Limitation: Data is used solely for link validation purposes
• Storage Limitation: All logs are automatically deleted after 30 days
• Transparency: This policy provides clear information about our practices

Your Rights Under GDPR

As a website operator, you have rights regarding our automated processing:

• Right to Object: You can object to our link checker accessing your website
• Right to Information: This policy provides transparent information about our processing
• Right to Contact: You can contact us with questions or concerns

Blocking Our Link Checker

Website operators can prevent our link checker from accessing their sites by:

1. Adding our user agent to their robots.txt file
2. Implementing server-side blocking based on our user agent
3. Contacting us directly to request exclusion

International Data Transfers

Our link checking may involve minimal data transfers when checking international websites:

• No Personal Data: Since we don't collect personal data, GDPR transfer restrictions don't apply
• Technical Data Only: Only technical HTTP response data is processed
• Temporary Processing: Data is processed temporarily and deleted within 30 days

Updates to This Policy

We will update this documentation if we make any changes to our link checker's behavior or data handling practices. Last updated: January 1, 2025

Open Source

Our link checker code is open source and available for review at: [Your Repository URL]

Responsible Use

We strive to be good citizens of the web by:

• Clearly identifying our bot
• Respecting server resources
• Following standard protocols
• Providing clear documentation
• Being contactable for concerns
• Implementing appropriate rate limits

For any questions or to report issues, please contact [email protected].