Privacy Policy

Created on 19 October, 2024 • 117 views • 4 minutes read

Effective Date: October 19, 2024

At Shortlnk.xyz (“we”, “our”, “us”), your privacy is a priority. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use, share, and protect it, and the rights you have under applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

By using Shortlnk.xyz, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide, improve, and personalize our services, including:

1.1. Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you sign up for our services (URL shortening, QR code generation, bio links), we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, and username.

• Payment Information: If you purchase any of our premium services, we collect payment details via third-party payment processors.

• User-Generated Content: Any content you upload or create (e.g., shortened URLs, QR codes, bio links) may be stored and linked to your account.

1.2. Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: We collect data about your interactions with our website, including device information (IP address, browser type, operating system), log data (clicks, pages viewed), and referral source.

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to track user activity on our website and improve the user experience. See our Cookies Policy for more details.

1.3. Third-Party Data

• Analytics: We use third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to gather and analyze usage patterns and trends.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To Provide Services: Including URL shortening, QR code generation, and bio link management.

• To Personalize User Experience: Tailoring content, suggestions, and ads based on your usage.

• To Communicate with You: Sending transactional emails, service updates, or promotional offers (if opted in).

• To Improve Our Services: Analyzing usage data to refine and enhance our services.

• For Security: Detecting, preventing, and addressing security incidents or fraudulent activity.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

3.1. Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers to perform functions such as payment processing, data storage, and analytics. These providers are required to protect your data and only use it for the purposes we specify.

3.2. Legal Obligations

We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our company, users, or others.

3.3. Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred. You will be notified via email and/or prominent notice on our website.

4. Your Rights and Choices

4.1. GDPR Rights (For EU Residents)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the GDPR:

• Access: Request access to your personal data.

• Rectification: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions (“Right to be Forgotten”).

• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.

• Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing under specific conditions.

• Object to Processing: Object to processing your data for direct marketing or other purposes.

• Withdraw Consent: If you have provided consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admin@shortlnk.xyz.

4.2. CCPA Rights (For California Residents)

If you are a California resident, the CCPA grants you the following rights:

• Right to Know: Request details of what personal information we have collected, used, or shared over the past 12 months.

• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information).

• Non-Discrimination: You have the right to non-discrimination for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at ccpa@shortlnk.xyz.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. If you close your account or request deletion, we will delete or anonymize your information unless required otherwise by law.

6. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and stored in countries outside your own, including the United States. If you are located in the EEA, we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data, in accordance with GDPR requirements.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant updates via email or by posting a notice on our website. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:

• Email: admin@shortlnk.xyz

By using Shortlnk.xyz, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy.