This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how SmallShort ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses information when you use our link-shortening services available at smallshort.com (the "Website"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of any personal information we collect. Please read this Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your information and how we will treat it.
By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this Policy, please do not use the Website.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information:
We may collect certain personal information when you use our Website, such as:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Any other information you voluntarily provide to us
1.2 Non-Personal Information:
We may also collect non-personal information automatically when you use the Website, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Date and time of your visit
- Referring website
- Operating system
- Usage data (e.g., pages visited, links clicked, and other actions taken on the Website)
2. Use of Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our link-shortening services
- To improve the functionality and user experience of the Website
- To personalize and enhance your experience on the Website
- To communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support
- To monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
- To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our rights
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with third parties under the following circumstances:
- With service providers and contractors who assist us in operating our business and providing our services
- With advertisers and advertising networks for the purpose of displaying relevant advertisements
- With our affiliates or subsidiaries for the purposes outlined in this Policy
- With law enforcement, government authorities, or other third parties if required by law
- With your consent or at your direction
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect and store certain information about your visit to the Website. These technologies help us analyze trends, administer the Website, track users' movements, and gather demographic information. You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level. Please refer to your browser settings for more information on how to manage cookies.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal information
- Object to the processing of your personal information
- Restrict the processing of your personal information
- Withdraw your consent, if applicable
- Receive a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format
7. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. This Policy applies only to our Website, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites or services. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
8. Changes to this Policy
We reserve the right to modify or update this Policy at any time. We will post the updated Policy on the Website and indicate the effective date of the changes. Your continued use of the Website after any such changes signifies your acceptance of the revised Policy. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically for any updates.