Trust and Safety

Last updated: April 27, 2025

At LocalLinked, trust is at the heart of everything we build. Our mission is to connect students, staff, and businesses across local communities, but we know that real connections require confidence, transparency, and security.

Eligibility Verification

We verify that our members are actively affiliated with recognised UK universities including students, academic staff, and researchers.

Only verified users with a ".ac.uk" university email address can access student and academic-only offers.
We conduct periodic re-verification to maintain platform integrity.
Fraudulent accounts are banned under our Terms of Use.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your data security is a top priority.

We collect only the minimum necessary information.
Sensitive data is encrypted, protected, and deleted after account closure.
We never sell personal data.
Our practices comply with UK GDPR.

View our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Safe Community Standards

We expect everyone to uphold our Community Expectations:

Treat businesses, event hosts, and fellow users with respect.
Avoid harassment, discrimination, or disruptive behaviour.
Report inappropriate content or behaviour via our in-app tools or by contacting us.

Zero tolerance for abuse ensures a positive environment for all.

Merchant and Partner Protections

If you're a local business, charity, or partner organisation:

Only verified users can access your offers.
We provide anonymised, aggregated engagement insights, never personal data.
Our fraud monitoring tools protect your listings and promotions.

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Trust isn't a one-time achievement, it's our ongoing commitment. We regularly:

Review and update our policies and practices.
Invest in new verification, security, and fraud prevention technologies.
Listen to feedback from users and partners to strengthen LocalLinked.

Have questions or feedback? Reach out at portsmouth@locallinked.co.uk