Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 17, 2025

1. Information We Collect

When you use MyLinks.ws, we may collect the following information:

• URLs: The original URLs you shorten through our service
• IP Addresses: For security, fraud prevention, and analytics purposes
• Click Statistics: Number of clicks, geographic location, and referrer information
• Cookies: Small data files for website functionality and user experience
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device type

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our URL shortening service
• Improve and optimize our website performance
• Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Analyze website usage and user behavior
• Show relevant advertisements through our partners
• Communicate with users about service updates

3. Advertising

We use Google AdSense and other advertising partners to display ads on our website. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to provide personalized advertising based on your browsing activity across different websites.

You can opt-out of personalized advertising by visiting:

• Google Ads Settings
• Digital Advertising Alliance

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share data with:

• Service Providers: Companies that help us operate our service (hosting, analytics, advertising)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Shortened URLs and associated data are stored indefinitely unless deletion is requested.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing of your data
• Request data portability

8. Cookies Policy

We use cookies for:

• Essential website functionality
• User preference storage (language selection)
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Advertising and remarketing

9. Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: support@mylinks.ws
• Website: https://mylinks.ws