Privacy Policy

At myTinyLink, we take your privacy seriously. This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our service.

1. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of information:

1.1. Service Data:

  • URLs submitted for shortening
  • Generated short URLs
  • Creation timestamps
  • Click statistics and access logs

1.2. Technical Data:

  • IP addresses (for rate limiting and abuse prevention)
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Reference URLs

1.3. Usage Data:

  • Service interaction patterns
  • Feature usage statistics
  • Error logs
  • Performance metrics

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain our URL shortening service
  • Prevent abuse, fraud, and spam
  • Generate anonymous usage statistics
  • Improve our service and user experience
  • Debug and optimize service performance
  • Ensure compliance with our terms of service
  • Respond to legal requests when required
  • Protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property

3. Data Retention

3.1. Service Data:

URL data is retained for as long as the shortened URLs remain active in our system or until explicitly deleted. Inactive URLs may be automatically removed after 365 days of no usage.

3.2. Technical Data:

IP addresses used for rate limiting are stored for up to 24 hours. Access logs are retained for 30 days for security and debugging purposes.

3.3. Usage Data:

Anonymous usage statistics are retained for up to 12 months. Personal data in error logs is automatically removed after 7 days.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

4.1. Essential Cookies:

We use essential cookies to maintain basic service functionality and security. These cookies are strictly necessary and cannot be disabled.

4.2. Analytics Cookies:

We use analytics cookies to understand service usage patterns. This data is anonymized and does not personally identify users. You can opt out of analytics cookies without affecting core functionality.

4.3. Local Storage:

We use local storage to improve performance and save your preferences. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

6. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services for:

  • Infrastructure and hosting (e.g., cloud services)
  • Analytics and performance monitoring
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Error tracking and debugging

These services have their own privacy policies and may collect data as described in their respective policies. We carefully select our providers and require them to maintain appropriate security measures.

7. Your Privacy Rights

This service does not store personal data or associate shortened URLs with individual users. As a result, there is no personal data available for access, download, or portability. If you have questions about privacy or data handling, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section.

8. International Data Transfers

We may transfer your data to servers and service providers located outside your country. When we do, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through:

  • Standard contractual clauses
  • Data processing agreements
  • Adequacy decisions where applicable
  • Other legal mechanisms as required

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at city-wooing-cone@duck.com

Last updated: 9/5/2025