Privacy Policy
At TheTinyURLs.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled safely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our URL-shortening services.
Information We Collect
When you use TheTinyURLs.com, we may collect the following types of information:
- URL Data: The URLs you shorten and related metadata (e.g., custom slugs, expiration dates).
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our services, including your clicks, the number of URLs shortened, the referring website, and click analytics (such as geolocation data of visitors).
- Account Information: If you create an account, we may collect your name, email address, password, and other account-related details.
- IP Address: Your IP address is logged when you use our service, along with your browser type, device information, and operating system.
- Cookies and Tracking Data: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our website and store your preferences and session information.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Service Provision: To generate and manage shortened URLs, and to provide associated services such as click tracking, analytics, and link management.
- Personalization: To customize your experience and tailor our services to your preferences.
- Security and Monitoring: To protect our service, prevent fraud, monitor performance, and detect malicious activities.
- Communication: To contact you regarding account-related matters, technical issues, or promotional offers (if you’ve opted in for communications).
- Improvement and Analytics: To analyze usage data and improve our services, enhancing performance, usability, and functionality.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your data to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following cases:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with website hosting, analytics, email communications, and technical support.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required by law, or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal processes, protect our rights, or enforce our Terms of Service.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business, your information may be transferred to the new owners.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us:
- Remember your preferences and login details.
- Track usage patterns and analyze website performance.
- Provide personalized content and relevant advertisements.
You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings. However, this may affect your ability to use some features of TheTinyURLs.com.
Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. If you wish to delete your account, please contact us.
Your Rights
As a user of our services, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion of your personal data.
- Opt-out of promotional communications.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for updates.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:
Email: support@thetinyurls.com