Last Updated: December 2024
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- URLs you submit to our shortening service
- Any optional account information if you create an account
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type, operating system, and device information
- Click data and usage statistics for shortened URLs
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Referrer information and browsing patterns
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and improve our URL shortening service
- To generate analytics and statistics
- To display relevant advertisements through our advertising partners
- To prevent fraud and abuse
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Advertising and Third-Party Services
3.1 Ad-Maven
We partner with Ad-Maven to display advertisements on our website. Ad-Maven may collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.
3.2 Data Collection by Ad Partners
- Cookies and web beacons for ad targeting
- Device identifiers and browser information
- IP address and general location data
- Pages visited and interaction data
3.3 Ad-Maven Privacy
For questions about Ad-Maven's data practices, contact:privacy@ad-maven.com
4. Cookies and Tracking
4.1 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Advertising Cookies: Used by our advertising partners to show relevant ads
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
4.2 Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our service.
5. Data Sharing
We may share your information with:
- Advertising partners (like Ad-Maven) for ad serving and targeting
- Analytics providers to understand service usage
- Service providers who assist in operating our website
- Law enforcement when required by law
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
6. Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your data (right to be forgotten)
- Object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
8. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. URL data and associated analytics are typically retained for 2 years.
9. International Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
10. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
11. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:
Email: privacy@linkmagik.com
Website: LinkMagik URL Shortener
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date.